Simplyrooms Edinburgh is set about 25 minutes' walk from Princes Street Gardens and about 25 minutes' walk from Arthur's Seat hike.

The Manuscript of Monte Cassino is located about a 5-minute walk from this Edinburgh guest house, and such natural sites as Holyrood Park is around 20 minutes' walk away. Cultural sights in the area are Dynamic Earth (1.8 km) and Museum of Childhood (1.6 km). The hotel is situated a few minutes drive from Royal Yacht Britannia, while Edinburgh bus station lies nearly a 10-minute walk away.

The units also face the city.

Nearby restaurants, including the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" is at a 2.4 km distance from Simplyrooms.