Amstel 41 is a great value! It is quiet, centrally located, spacious, well-equipped, and Marius goes out of his way to assists guests with their needs. The outdoor garden space is a nice place to relax at the end of a long day of sightseeing. The kitchen and bathroom were very clean and well-equipped. Marius was considerate enough to provide us with more than enough food supplies for the first day of our stay. A grocery store is only a block away and it is about a 10-minute walk to the Rembrandt Haus. Having a washer/dryer (ask Marius how to use it as the front panel instructions are in Dutch!) is a huge bonus when coming to Europe so that you can pack less clothes. Being able to check in at 1:00 p.m. is very helpful when you take an overnight flight from the U.S. Marius will hold your bags if you get in early or have a flight that leaves after the noon checkout time. The metro and two tram lines stop less than one block away. Skip the crowded hotels and stay at Amstel 41. You won't be disappointed.