This apartment is very noisy. It is on a street that is all bars and restaurants and people party until 4am when the bars close. It is not a dim noise in the background that you can sleep through. It sounds like the party is in the apartment which it basically is because the apartment is only one level above the street. If you are looking an apartment to go out and party until 4am, this is perfect. But if you are looking for an apartment to spend your days sightseeing and getting a good nights sleep, this is not the place. The apartment itself is beautiful. Well appointed with everything new. Host should be clearer with instructions on who will be meeting you at the apartment. Sonya was very efficient meeting us there, but it was very confusing getting there the first time. The location is central to everything and there are many good restaurants in the area. If you are into partying until the bars close this is a good choice.