I loved this place. Yes there are a lot of steps but we are 70 year old women and we managed. yes there will be noise, it's in the city center! Bring ear plugs and eye masks, use your white noise app on your phone. Go out and make some noise yourself! It was so close to everything we wanted to do and see. Millstone restaurant was excellent, don't miss the Irish Rock and Roll museum. We felt safe in the apartment and the city in general. I would stay here again.