Absolutely PERFECT location in Galway. We were stunned. The apartment was very easy to find with directions given, and easy to get into without help. It is just steps around the corner from the beginning (and best part in our opinion) of the Latin Quarter - shops, bars, fully pedestrian area - which stretches out from there to the Square. Just steps away in the other direction is the Spanish Arch and river walkway area. The bus station and train station are about a 10 minute walk, easily found. This apt could not be better located.
There is some basic street noise which one would expect from a city apartment (one floor up from ground), and some sound of folks walking around above, but no bar or nightclub noise makes its way around the corner to this place. It really is a brilliant location.
The view is mainly of the coffee shop across the street and a bit of plaza and intersection.
There is a really nice, easily used radiator heat source for a chilly night or helping to dry clothes. The clothes washer is excellent. Bathroom is basic but clean, new and fully functional. Same with kitchen. Wifi is exceptionally good (actually better than our own home).
Bed is wonderful, really big and very very comfortable with nice bedding. Nicely decorated space with plenty of room to move around. The guitar is a lovely touch.
Owner was great about checking in over email to make sure we were ok and didn't need anything.
I can't rave enough about the location within the town - every time we walked home we commented on this.
Also the old stone building is gorgeous, such a nice fusion of ancient and modern within this space.