We can’t say enough about Danielle’s spacious apartment. Her home is charming, the bed very comfortable and roomy, and her kitchen is perfect for making breakfast and other meals. She had all the tourist brochures we forgot to pick up at the visitors center.
Her lovely place is a bit off the beaten path —just a 25 minute bus ride from downtown (the stop is across the street and buses run late; we often came home well after midnight) in charming, historic Portobello, a block away from the beach and its Promenade.
It was relaxing to start our day with a walk along the Promenade (where there are restaurants, bars and places to get coffee) with dog walkers and families before jumping into the Fringe Festival onslaught. Watching the sunset from the beach was an unexpected pleasure.
The nearby Portobello Swim Centre’s gym, pool and Victorian Turkish baths will appeal to gym-rat travelers and offers a spa experience. Their day passes were cheap!
The bakery next door made delicious almond rings.
Danielle is a great host and we would love to stay again on our next visit to Edinburgh.