Absolutely great location. Noise was not an issue for me even though Bairro Alto is a neighborhood of lively nightlife. The best way I can think to describe the apartment is "it's ok". You won't get blown away by any of the features; it feels like everything put there is the minimum passable, the cheapest alternative. The kitchen is ok, the bathroom is ok. My only real complain is the mattress: I woke up with a backache every morning.