What a lovely apartment in Jordaan, Amsterdam. Our host Michel was fantastic. He lives nearby and was instantly responsive and available whenever we needed help or guidance.
The apartment is in a small older building at the top of 2 steep staircases, which may not suit everyone. The apartment is modern with good facilities and an entertaining view over the bustling street below.
The apartment is an easy 12 to 15 minute walk to Centraal Station or Dam Square. There is a tram at the end of Westerstraat which links with other popular tram routes. This makes it easy to get around town once you are walked out.
The Jordaan district is full of great little shops, cafes & pubs - hard to choose the best. The markets in the local streets on Mondays and Saturdays are great fun, with good variety and prices and a great selection of foods and cheeses!
After walking for 3 days to explore our local area, we purchased a 3 day Amsterdam & Region travel ticket, which gave us access to trams, trains and buses. The card was easy to use. We used the card to also visit nearby towns such as Volendam, Marken, Zaandvoort aan Zee, Zaanse Schans and our beloved Keukenhof, the best gardens in the World!
In summary, a great week in Amsterdam in a lovely apartment with a great host, Michel