Great location to base from. I spent most of my time in Zuid. It was nice to come and go by tram or foot. Of course this is right in the heart of old town. Cathedral right around the corner. Grote Market at your doorstep. Everything old town is right there. In the summertime this comes with a bit of late night activity but the apartment has very new and secure windows so you are spared 95% of that sound. And for the most part, even in the summer, Old Town goes to bed fairly early. I enjoyed the stillness of the old building. Beautiful light in the morning. It was nice to be a part of the city as it woke up each morning. I recommend. And, Ying was a great communicator.