The apartment is near the top of one of the hills of the city, so expect a workout if you plan on walking everywhere. There is a bus at the door which can take you to a subway station. There is also a grocery store not too far away (and no hill climb). The area the apartment is in is not very commercial, so do not expect a large selection of restaurants within a small walking distance.
Overall furniture and amenities are old but well maintained. Do not expect anything to smell or look new. A small mishap with the apartment was taken care of by the host in efficient fashion.
There is no noise coming from the outside at night, so the noise level is dependent on the upstairs neighbors only. Overall things were quite quiet for us.