I had a wonderful stay at Ana Paula’s beautiful apartment. There is plenty of space there, so you never feel intrusive or crowded. The area is a perfect base for getting around the city. It is true that there is a lively pub downstairs, and I was there during the World Cup, so it was exceptionally busy. For me, this was not a problem because I was busy enjoying the city during the time the pub is active, anyway. If you are an early to bed type, however, you might want to use earplugs, unless you don’t have a problem falling asleep to a classic rock cover band.