Au's place is very conveniently located. I LOVED going to the river, where people hang out and swim all day! It was an ideal location. The street below the apartment can get quite busy but it did not bother us. If you have not come to Zurich, this is not the most touristic part of the city. If you wanna see the buildings that you see in guidebooks, you need to go to parts that are close to the lake. Au's place is in a different neighborhood (but still vey close to all the must-sees). There are a lot of great restaurants, cafes etc. If you are a coffee lover, I recommend MAME. A great cafe -- We got our morning coffee from them everyday! All in all, it was a great stay and we highly recommend Au's place!