My 4- night stay at Karin's in Amsterdam was wonderful. The location is a comfortable walk from the Central Station and near lots of good restaurants, the Opera and Ballet Theatre, the Hermitage museum, and an English language used bookstore just across the canal (I bought one book, read it during my visit, returned it on my way out of town, and got another for half price -very sensible). Many reviews mentioned the noise from the street at night. I certainly heard it, but was so tired after my days exploring that I went right to sleep with nice cotton bedding and a cozy duvet. As others have said, the room has no rail, hooks or drawers, so keeping clothing organized is a bit challenging. The hot shower and fluffy towels were great. If you are visiting any time except summer, bring warm slippers because the marble floors are very cold. The Sunday afternoon jazz at the bar almost next door was a highlight.