The apparment has a lot of windows and is light. It has a nice atmosphere. Most you need is there. A Wonderfull rainshower! But not dishwasher and oliveoil and vinegar, to get started with your cooking. As others write it is a real busy street and the windows and shutters do not keep all street sound out. If you however would like to sense the vibrant city this can be nice. At night there is less trafic.