@Laura2592 I think there are a lot of "it depends" factors.
If someone is coming from a rural or suburban location to a downtown area, it might well seem noisy, crowded, small and expensive. On the other hand people stay downtown for the convenience of being near their planned destinations.
If someone is coming from an urban location to a rural location, it's going to be scenic, quiet, rustic, spacious and (presumably) less expensive, unless one is paying for a spectacular view. But, possibly, further from amenities.
My place is definitely in the city, but not downtown, so has more of a suburban feel. Houses are a bit further apart, there are pretty gardens, parkways, and space. It's quieter than downtown, but not rural quiet. I get mostly great ratings - the occasional "4" for the dreaded "location" rating.
One time there was a bad car accident right outside, while I had guests. Fire engine, ambulance, police car - all lights and sirens ! I was very apologetic and told my guests I hope they hadn't been too disturbed by the noise. They said not to worry, they live next door to a fire station.
If anything, I think people measure the places they stay at not on their own merits, but on what they have in their own homes, or against other places they have stayed at.