This is a beautiful apartment, furnished from recycled material, which is very cool. The location is great for the metro, S Catarina shopping and is easily walkable from the river, university and old town. Other reviewers mentioned the great breakfasts, but they are no longer supplied. Noise is a real problem at the moment due to reconstruction next door, although we enjoyed the jazz pianist (or was it vibes?) who practices in the apartment on the other side. Maja responded very quickly to our messages, and was a great host.