The apartment is in a great location, just a block from a metro station. There is a little grocery store just up the street. There is a taxi stand very close as well. We actually rarely used the metro as the neighborhood is beautiful and very walkable. There are lots is small cafes, bars and restaurants to go to. The apartment felt very safe. We appreciated the elevator because there were a lot of stairs to climb otherwise :) The apartment was very clean and had everything we needed. The little terrace in the back is a nice bonus. The bedrooms in the hallway are very quiet. The bedroom facing the street is beautiful with a balcony but it can be a bit noisy. My friend just used earplugs and was fine. Actually we got to watch a local Carnival parade from the balcony on the first night which was a lot of fun. The few times we needed things (like more towels), they were taken care of quickly and the manager also reserved our taxi for the airport. I highly recommend this apartment.