This is a nice apartment with a good view of the river. Unfortunately, the lack of accurate description and photos created negative and upsetting experience. The trams were not the issue at all although they can be very loud. However there are large crowds of people all day, at least one and often multiple street bands playing so loud that even with the good quality windows closed they disturb indoor activities, the street garbage is piled on the sidewalk every evening so that when you look out, that’s what you see on the street, it is extremely difficult to walk down the street due to the heavy foot and vehicle traffic, and some days 2-3 cruise ships per day docked a little ways away. Also, as some crowds are at about the same level as the windows, a person sitting at the table would be very clearly seen, I did not feel comfortable leaving the curtains open very often or while getting ready in the morning. Which is all normal for this area I am told.
If you’re only staying a few days, or enjoy that level of noise and activity, this place is definitely for you and you do get to experience the entire tourist thing there. However, I was not looking for this type place to stay, and once I identified the inaccuracy in the photos, this host, and Airbnb blamed me for not knowing in advance the extremely high level of activity on this street, despite the fact that the photos clearly showed minimal traffic. There is a major tourist viewing spot right across the street, a smaller daily market, it’s a major bus and tram route, there’s a bar/restaurant right across the street, and MANY up and down this street, and two major bus stops.
I travel more than 360 days a year, and I ended up leaving 6 days early so that I had some peace. As I said, the apartment itself is fine and bright and clean, (I do wish Airbnb hosts would wipe the daily sort of grease and dirt that collects normally on cabinet fronts and walls, but likely that’s too high of an expectation).