Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Amsterdam's tourist hub
- Famous nightlife of the square
Time required: 15 minutes
Public transport:
- Tram Line 1: Leidseplein stop
- Tram Line 2: Leidseplein stop
- Tram Line 5: Leidseplein stop
Address: Leidseplein, Amsterdam
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Photo: Azlan Nache
Things you need to know:
- Leidseplein is a tacky, loud and fun square in the center of the city
- The area is the center of Amsterdam's nightlife
- The square and its vicinity are full of bars, outdoor cafés, coffee shops, restaurants, theaters, and dance clubs
- The square's liveliness is best experienced in the evening when street performers, such as fire-eaters, dancers, singers, family bands, and acrobats start to appear and entertain the crowds
- Leidseplein's most famous landmark is Art Nouveau American Hotel (1902) by Willem Kromhout (on the corner of Leidseplein and Leidsekade)
- This building was a forerunner of the later Amsterdam School of architecture
What to do there:
- Enjoy the fun atmosphere of the square
- Have a cup of coffee in a nearby café
Tips & Insights:
- Come back in the evening. Nightspots De Melkweg, Paradiso, and Holland Casino are close at hand
