Simply put, this is where you want to stay if you're looking for a quiet place in Amsterdam that's also a quick trip to anything. We slept easily and found it quick to get to the inner canals closer to the city center. The museum district is a 15 minute walk, and there are restaurants, shops, bars, and coffeehouses within walking distance. If you're looking for a raging party outside your door, you won't find it here, but you will find active nightlife in a great neighborhood.
US visitors should know that the staircase is steep - not like what you may be used to. But Dids made check in and check out manageable and welcomed us as if we were family. Wine bar around the corner, cafe underneath, bar across the street, toy store across the street for family at home, and a cable car stop right outside the building. We plan to travel back to Amsterdam and will check availability here first. Inside the apartment is posh, fun, and perfect if you want to have guests over for dinner before hitting the town. Book it!