The neighborhood is lively, which is a good thing, but there is hardly any soundproofing from the outside. It feels like the windows are constantly open, with the noise of the ventilation from the restaurants below and the people on the terraces. Even with earplugs on, I could still hear the noise, including the verbatim conversations of the late revelers until 3-4am. I should clarify that I stayed there over the weekend, so I don't know if it's the same on weekdays. The moment of "calm" (a few cars or trucks may pass) is short-lived because businesses reopen a few hours later. However, for those who don't mind noise, it's a great neighborhood with lots of food options/amenities, including brunch, restaurants, ice cream, supermarkets, gym... The apartment itself is quite good and upscale compared to other options in Rio. There are 2 A/C (with controls), 2 WC, and 2 beds (the second mattress is located under the bed in the bedroom).