I was worried about being so close to Centrum because I'm a light sleeper, but with white noise on my phone I never heard a peep of the revelry happening outside. I loved that it was close to the action but not *in* the action, and the location so close to Amsterdam Centraal (train station) can't be beat. The house was bright and colorful. Those stairs are no joke, though. and I wouldn't book here if you're planning on packing a full-sized suitcase. No prob with a carry-on bag.