This apartment is in a quiet older building. The location is superb and the place is a bargain. The best feature by far is the location. Steps to gardens, a museum, Lygon Street dining and China town. A long but scenic walk to the zoo. You might not spend tons of time in the apartment. The space has a constant mechanical noise, I'm guessing a fan for the laundry room adjacent. A strong tabacco odor leaks into the toilet/shower area from a neighbouring apartment. Not paradise, but not bad for a night or two, especially at the price.