In regard to the living standards in this area our stay was ok. Not more. Not less. The apartment is well decorated and the kitchen and the bathroom are really nice. However, due to finished washing remaining in the washing machine all day long, the apartment had that kind of smell which was very unpleasant. Furthermore, the code to open the apartment doors did not work. We were lucky because somebody left at the same time and let as us. Otherwise, we would have not been able to get in that moment because there was no service or host present to help you or let us in. Also be prepared that the apartment is really clairaudient, but that will probably be the case for many of those old buildings.