Like Seattle generally, Belltown is not quiet, literally or metaphorically. Honestly - if you want tranquility, look elsewhere. But if you like being in the middle of it all, just an easy 15 minute walk to the waterfront or the market, with a nice Italian restaurant right beneath you, and multiple choices of eating, drinking and nightlife all around, you will enjoy it here. We had a good time and it's all to do with location, location, and location.