We so enjoyed this apartment. It is away from the bustle of all the tourist sites so you can have some respite in the evenings, but there is also a great community with food and amenities. In the front you can open the windows and watch the neighborhood and in the back you can sleep quietly without bother. The washing machine was super helpful for mid-trip. We were able to buy fruit for breakfast at the morning neighborhood market. We walked everywhere except the last day when we needed a taxi to a more distant location. Laura arranged that for us, which was a big relief and help.