We really enjoyed our stay in this great apartment! It's just outside of Chinatown within a block of the Cable Car Museum. The cable car line runs right in front of the building but the apartment is in the back so, although you can hear the cable cars, they sound far away. I was still able to sleep even though I'm a light sleeper. The apartment is roomy and very clean. We loved the location of the apartment! It was really fun being just outside of China Town. When it was described as being in Nob Hill I thought we might be on a very steep street but it turned out to be a very moderate incline. We easily walked from the apartment to Chinatown, North Beach, and the Ferry Building. It was such a great place we hope to return soon!