If you want to explore Zurich (or Switzerland), this apartment is a REAL GEM. The apartment is gorgeous. Two large bedrooms, a modern kitchen, a well appointed living dining area, all with high ceilings and vintage moldings. A real plus is the very large and deep bathtub--the perfect way to end a day of hiking in the mountains or shopping on Bahnhofstrasse. The location is outstanding, just an easy 5 minute walk to the Hauptbahnhof (main train station) and a few minutes more to Bahnhofstrasse and some of the most exclusive shopping in Europe or to the Niederdorf with its myriad restaurants and small shops. Being so close to one of the busiest train stations in Europe, we were concerned that apartment might be noisy, especially at night. It definitely is not. We hardly ever heard any train noise. The neighborhood is exactly as described--"hip and vibrant". There are many restaurants within easy walking distance if you don't feel like going downtown. There are also 2 good grocery stores within a 3 minute walk. Our host, Hyesook deserves special mention too. Before arrival, she was very responsive to our emails, never taking more than 24 hours to answer. She met us at the apartment when we arrived an carefully explained the amenities and the neighborhood -- really made us feel welcome. She even provided extra coffee to satisfy a family of caffeine addicts! Everything in the advertisement was "as described" or better. Worth every penny (pfennig?). Great trip!