My wife and I didn't find the accommodation noisy at all. We stayed in March, when Boston was just starting to thaw out. Perhaps the other occupants of the apt. building were still frozen in their beds.

The flat is in a perfect location in an alleyway off Salem St. It's clean and spacious for 2 people. We found it very comfortable.

It's also in easy proximity to public transportation, at the end of Salem St.

Don't expect to find a Thai or Mexican restaurant in the North End -- but the choice of Italian is fantastic.