We had such a nice time staying at Karin's place. Centrally located, it is easy to walk to restaurants, bars, local attractions, and transportation. Karin greeted us when we checked in and provided us with tons of information about the area that was extremely helpful. She always answered my questions in a timely manner. Since it is in the middle of the city, there is always a lot going on even into the early morning. With that being said, I would suggest packing ear plugs to help drown out the noise of the city. The noise on the streets would not deter me from staying at Karin's again though because you're in the middle of everything so it is to be expected. The place was clean and tidy and had basic necessities provided. I hope to return to Amsterdam in the future and if I do I will definitely stay at Karin's again.