Close to the action of center city but not so close that you had to deal with the congestion or noise from crowds. Plenty of nearby places to grab a meal or groceries.

The location was literally a stroll away from downtown and the Edinburgh Castle. Lots of good eateries in the neighbourhood, from quick takeout to fine dining. Tesco Express was also about 3 minutes walk. We enjoyed the cosiness of the crib and the host was not only very responsive but also did many little extras such as stocking up the refrigerator with fresh milk and cereals and coffee/teas which made the entire experience wonderful.