This apartment is right in the heart of Galway. Plenty of shopping, pubs, restaurants, and entertainment within about a 3 minute walk. We felt safe in the building and access was easy. It is definitely a lively part of the city, so expect noise from folks leaving the pubs late into the night. The apartment was very clean and well maintained. Nice kitchen, bathroom, and the beds were comfortable. We started a load of laundry downstairs late, which somehow generated noise from the closet in the master bedroom upstairs. If you do a load of laundry I suggest finishing the cycle before attempting to sleep. However, it was nice to have a washer on premises. Great farmer's market in the morning a couple of days a week.