If you are looking for a wonderful location and hope to explore the city by foot, you are in for a treat! City dwellers ourselves, the city noise did not bother us and we enjoyed being close to places like the Public Gardens, Tatte bakery, walking distance from the Freedom Trail, and lovely city spaces (grab a park swing at Rose Kennedy Greenway with a cannoli from Mike's Pastry - you won't regret either!). Val's location has a nice downstairs area where you can enjoy some coffee, read a book or watch your favorite tv show. If you're up for exploring, book it!!! If you're looking to do some serious resting, I'd just keep in mind that you are in the city -- but don't let that deter you...just grab the extra things you might like to have (example: sound machine & eye mask for afternoon napping). We love Boston and specifically Beacon Hill! Shout out to Sue's Hair Salon (just 0.2 away) who did my first haircut since Covid. She was wonderful!