A great way of dipping in and out of the city. Suggest you hire bikes from Wilco and either cycle to the Noord metro station (approx 15 mins) or all the way into the city (approx 30 mins). use google maps for directions the route is not intuitive. you can cross the river on a free ferry at 2 locations which bring you either side of the rail station. There are city operated bike garages which are free to use throughout the city. we found the one at Bleusplein 4 a good location. The garages are easy to use. You need a credit card to use but they are free. The accomodation is great. There are shops in the vicinity of Noord metro where you can get provisions for self catering or takeaway food. Wilco provides everything you need for breakfast. i would throughly recommend this place.