Mechthild's apartment is as convenient as one could hope for being just outside the city center. The tram to downtown Prague is literally in front of the building, and the subway is just two blocks away. The apartment itself is quiet and well if simply furnished, in a beautiful old building. We saw Mechthild only when we first arrived and again when she generously offered to do some laundry for us. But she left plenty of books, maps, etc, to help us plan our time in the city. We recommend her apartment without hesitation.