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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  The Netherlands  /  North Holland Province  /  Amsterdam  /  Leidseplein

Leidseplein, Amsterdam

4.0
#3 of 45 in Neighborhoods in The Netherlands
Neighborhood · Shopping
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Choose your spot among hundreds of bars and clubs at Leidseplein, one of the city's famous nightlife hubs. The square has trams, boutiques, and a vibrant atmosphere filled with street performers. Have a coffee in the open air while people-watching and breathing in the youthful vibe of the site, or grab a pint in a lively Irish bar. Neon lights and raw bass are guaranteed at the square. You can also have a sightseeing spree and view architectural marvels such as the Stadsschouwburg theater, a Neo-Renaissance structure that hosts the Dutch National Ballet. PutLeidseplein into our Amsterdam trip itinerary builder site and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
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FROM $21 BOOK WITH VIATOR Flagship Evening canal cruise - Live guided with bar on board Flagship Evening canal cruise - Live guided with bar on board
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FROM $21 BOOK WITH VIATOR 1 hour Luxury Canal Cruise in Amsterdam (Best Day Cruise Worldwide) 1 hour Luxury Canal Cruise in Amsterdam (Best Day Cruise Worldwide)
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  • By BabyEvaTravels
    Lights up line is a small square but it’s a great point to meet up if you wanna go out for a boy or a coffee shop or restaurant. All the little side streets are filled with small shops coffee shops... 
    Lights up line is a small square but it’s a great point to meet up if you wanna go out for a boy or a coffee shop or restaurant. All the little side streets are filled with small shops coffee shops...  more »
  • By shadabali1981
    Leiden Square is a stop on many walking tours of the city, as well as on hop-on hop-off bus sightseeing tours and hop-on hop-off boat tours. For a taste of the area’s famed nightlife, you can join an....  more
    Leiden Square is a stop on many walking tours of the city, as well as on hop-on hop-off bus sightseeing tours and hop-on hop-off boat tours. For a taste of the area’s famed nightlife, you can join an....  more »
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