The apartment is located in the heart of bairro alto. We noticed that there will be some action in the evening but didn't expect it to be that loud. You only can sleep when all windows are closed and Oropax are highly recommended. The apartment is clean but is equipped with the bare minimum. We had to do the laundry, however there was a washing machine but nothing to hang on the wet clothes. Have to mention that the host rapidly answered after I asked for a clothes rack and provided more hangers.
All in all I wouldn't not recommend the apartment to a friend of mine. It does nit represent the amount of money what you pay for it.