The apartment was in a great location. Easily accessible by foot, train or taxi. The noise from the construction next door was in my opinion very minimal during the day. The host was very accommodating and even checked in on us during the terrorist attack to make sure we were ok. The neighborhood was quiet yet had all of the convenience at your doorstep as with any metropolitan city. Never felt uncomfortable walking around anytime day or night. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for an alternative to hotel stay. Just as a side note, there are fresh fruit stands throughout the neighborhood and one of my new favorite Vietnamese restaurants just blocks from the apartment.