GUESTROOM. Luis and Alan Luis: Alan: Willem Augustinstraat MJ Amsterdam

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1 GUESTROOM Luis and Alan Luis: Alan: Willem Augustinstraat MJ Amsterdam

2 Public transportation - To the city: Tram line 7 (to Leidseplein) Tram line 14 (to Amsterdam (DAM) Square & Rembrandplein) Bus line 21 (to Central Station) - Back home: Take one the above lines and get out at Station Burg. de Vlugtlaan. Facilities - WiFi Connection: Network name: VFNL - DA1F30 Password: 484K4JXSJVM4Y - Streaming TV: The Google media device is connected by default. To stream from your mobile device or PC to the TV, go to YouTube, NetFlix or your Google Chrome browser and select the Chrome icon. The screen will be automatically reflected on the TV. - Regular Cable TV: Switch the HDMI cable on the back of the TV and manage the media box with the WHITE remote control.

3 Bicycles for rent There are two bicycles for rent in front of the door. 24 hour: 8 per bike 2 days: 7,50 per bike 3 days: 7,00 per bike Extra day: 5,00 per bike Nearby Cafes our personal favorites - Bagel and Beans - breakfast or lunch Amazing bagels and good coffee too. Bos en Lommerweg 333, opposite the KFC, about 100 metres further along the street. For exact store location and opening hours check: winkel_bosenlommerweg_amsterdam.shtml For their menu (Dutch & English) see: - The Grand Café Fossa lunch or dinner Bos en Lommerplantsoen 10, turn right as you leave the apartment and walk 450m along the canal (left side). You cannot miss it as the restaurant sits on the canal! For their menu and opening hours see: - Theatercafé Podium Mozaïek breakfast, lunch and dinner! Bos en Lommerplein 191. This café and community theatre are located in a old church. There is a fantastic laid back atmosphere in the place. The menu is not extensive but the food is very good (best mussels in the city!). Service is great. Only 10 minutes from the apartment but definitely worth a visit. There theatre hosts evening shows (Dutch not always necessary) so check their website. Website Generally open between 9.30 and 0.00, but check website to be sure. Kitchen at home You are welcome to use the kitchen facilities (fridge and cooker). Please always use a chopping/cutting board to avoid damaging the work surface!!!

4 Places to visit Musea: - Van Gogh Museum - Rijks Museum - Scheepvaart Museum - Canabis Museum - Sex Museum - Royal Palace (Dam Square) - Madame Tussaud (DAM Square) - Nieuwmarkt (Little castle where Rembrand painted De Nacht Wacht surrounded by nice local bars and restaurants) Fun places: - Red light district (Couple of meters away from to DAM square) - For Beers go to: Leidesplein, Rembrandplein or Nieuwmarkt - China Town is on the Zeedijk (next to the Red Light District) - The Vondelpark (Amsterdams central park) Coffee Shops: - Grasshopper coffee-shop (Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 59) - Green House coffee-shop (Oudezijds Voorburgwal 191) - Bulldog coffee-shop (Leidseplein) - The Grey Area (ask for Yellow Cab) Recommended disco/bars: - Escape disco club (Rembrandplein) - Cafe de Kroon (Rembrandplein, up market bar) - Smokey (Rembrandplein) - Sport cafe (Leidseplein) - Bulldog Disco-bar (leidseplein) - Irish Pubs (O Riellys - behind the Royal Palace on the Dam or The Tara on the Rokin - also near the Dam

5 Recommended restaurants: - The New King (Chinese) or The Bird (on the Zeedijk, China Town) - Gusto - Italian on the Nieuwmarkt - Ranchos - Steakhouse. Rembrandplein and Leidseplein - The Supper Club (funky, kinky dinner on a bed and show - must book at weekends) - The Hardrock Cafe - De Werck (next to the Anna Frank House) Note: for more restaurants, there are many other diff. options at Rembrandplein and Leidseplein.

6 Getting to the apartment From Schiphol 1. Take the train to either Lelylaan or Sloterdijk (both are possible) 2. From any of the above mentioned stations, change to metro line 50 direction Isolatorweg and get out at station Burg. de Vlugtlaan 3. Once out of the station, cross the street and walk through the Leeuwendalersweg str. until the water channel. 4. Cross the little bridge on your right hand and the apartment is the frist silver building on your left hand. From Central Station 1. Take bus line 21 and get out at bus stop Burg. de Vlugtlaan 2. Follow points 3 and 4 mentioned above. Supermarket and several shops area The Albert Hein. This is a large supermarket which is only 500m away. It is practically a subterranean store so watch carefully to find it. It is located behind the KFC (Kentucky Friend Chicken), enter underneath the stairs. Bos en Lommerweg 117, 1055 DR Amsterdam Opening hours Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 22:00, Sunday 10:00 20:00

7 Park + Ride Bos en Lommer (exit S105 from West, S104 from North) Entrance open 07:00 to 22:00 (exit 24 hours a day). See map below for directions. How to use the Park & Ride (P+R) If you're new to P+R in Amsterdam, simply follow the steps below to park your car and enjoy all that the city centre has to offer. Upon arrival at the P+R 1. Collect a car park ticket as you enter the P+R location. Do not use your credit card at the entrance, as it does not provide the P+R discount. Some P+R locations (such as at the RAI) now scan your car s registration number upon arrival instead of providing paper tickets. 2. If you require public transport tickets, go to the blue ticket machine to purchase P+R GVB card(s) these must be purchased within one hour of parking. Follow signs to the nearest public transport connection and check in at the transport stop or vehicle by holding your card next to the electronic card reader. 3. Don't forget to check out when exiting the vehicle or transport stop. When visiting the city, be sure not to lose your P+R GVB card or P+R ticket, as you will no longer be entitled to a discount and will have to pay the normal parking fee. Please note: the P+R chip card is only valid for travelling to and from the P+R location (one hour each way) and not for continuous use in the city centre. In addition, P+R GVB cards are not valid on special night buses, on trains or on Connexxion or Arriva bus services. However, travellers using their private OV-chipkaart can also travel via NS trains and Connexxion bus services. Upon departure from the P+R 1. Use your P+R GVB card or OV-chipkaart for the return journey. Hold your P+R chip card in front of the card reader when entering and exiting the vehicle or transport stop. 2. At the P+R location, go to the nearest P+R payment machine (your P+R GVB card or OV-chipkaart must be scanned to confirm they were used to and from the city centre zone). You can pay your P+R fee by debit card (pin) or credit card. Cash payments can only be made in some P+R locations. You must pay your P+R fee within one hour of exiting public transport (otherwise you will be charged the regular parking rate). 3. The special P+R rate is valid for a maximum of four consecutive days (96 hours). After 96 hours you will have to pay the normal hourly parking rate. (see map below for directions)

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