The apartment is in a great neighborhood. The nearby Dongmen market, which sells a variety of yummy dishes, is bubbling with activity during the day but just far enough that you can't hear anything from the apartment building. In fact, it was so quiet that I was able to do lots of reading, writing, and relaxing when I wasn't busy exploring the area. I traveled alone but the place is spacious enough to easily accommodate four people. I was grateful to Stephano's friend, Charlie, who let me check out much later than the scheduled time. Other than a few lightbulbs that need changing, I loved this place and would definitely like to return.