The apartment is located in a very vibrant neighborhood with plenty of restaurants and nightclubs at your doorstep, but it is still quiet inside when you keep the windows closed. The unit does not have air conditioning, but the owners provided 3 fans so it was ok. While the entrance to the building is a bit spartan, the unit itself is quite nice - clean, up-to-date, and with all the amenities you could want. Highly recommend!