The dark and rundown entry way into the building and about 30 steps up a winding old staircase worried us - but as soon as we entered the apartment it was like entering a different world: very clean, elegant, spacious. Furnishings are lovely, and large windows provide excellent light. We were really happy with the clothes washer. And the bed is extremely comfortable. The sink and shower are enclosed in glass across from the bed, which took some getting used to - it would have been awkward if we weren’t a couple! (The toilet and a small sink are separate.)
The street where the apartment is located is a busy one. We could hear the traffic during the night but it didn’t bother us. (We almost never heard people in other apartments.) We felt comfortable and safe in our he apartment as well as when walking to and from the apartment during the day and at night. It’s a fairly quick walk to many museums but there’s also plenty of public transportation and Ubers around as needed.
There’s a good Billa food store next door and a great Deems bio store a mile or so away near a wonderful gluten-free restaurant, Zum Wohl. And lots of little ethnic restaurants, cafes, bakeries very close by.