I highly recommend Michael's apartment for anyone wanting a taste of what living in Sydney is like. Surry Hills is a great neighbourhood and within easy walking distance of most things.
Michael's apartment is decorated in a warm, unique style and it really feels like a home instead of a flat that just gets rented out for Airbnb.
Michael is great and really excited to share what the city has to offer. He was easily available if we needed anything but otherwise let us have complete privacy.
Like most other city apartments, you can hear your neighbours from time to time. They did not stay noisy late at night (we stayed Friday and Saturday nights) and did not disrupt our sleep. City living!