Staying in the penthouse appt. of this 14th century building was incredibly charming. Sure, there was a fair bit of street noise (especially on weekend nights) but that is the price of being in the heart of Zurich old town. The building itself is a blend of old world authenticity (wood beams in the ceiling, sloped floors, low ceilings) with modern convenience (all services worked including wifi, laundry etc). Our kids loved having the second story loft as their personal space. The views of the church and street below brought you back hundreds of years.