Great place to stay for both the lodging and the location. The room (#6) is on the first floor and the window looks directly onto the sidewalk, but with thick curtains and a shutter for privacy so I didn't feel exposed. You will hear some traffic and people going by or coming into the house. Overall, not a noisy location. I had a lot of luggage so it was easier to be on the ground floor :). Shared kitchen was very functional and well equipped. Common kitchen & living room (one flight up) gets good sun in the day and was a comfortable place to spend time. I found the other guests to be friendly and considerate.