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Leiden Square (Leidseplein)

Main entrances: Leidsestraat | Weteringschans, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
As featured in 3 days in Amsterdam
Ranked #41 of 243 attractions in Amsterdam
4.0 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Dining, Nightlife
Fee: No
Owner description: Planning a night out in Amsterdam? Head down to Leiden Square (Leidseplein,) which is known as the center of nightlife where you can choose from...... more » Owner description: Planning a night out in Amsterdam? Head down to Leiden Square (Leidseplein,) which is known as the center of nightlife where you can choose from hundreds of bars, clubs, restaurants and discos that would suit every style and taste. « less
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I like the drinks and food. Sitting around this area was a real pleasure. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Always have a great time at Leidseplein - wonderful cafes and eatteries, bars and what have you. Just at the start of a great shopping street so is enjoyable for lunch or shopping, and at night you can go watch your favorite football team in a bar or have dinner anywhere you fancy. Enjoy the world going past your window... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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This is a quick review of some of the bars around Leidseplein. This was based on a Friday night so they might be a lot quieter during the week. If your coming from the Hard Rock Cafe to Leidseplein square you will see Stanislavski building in front of you. To the right are all the main tourist bars and to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Nice restaurants, coffe shops, entertainment. We were with our friends at midnight on a Sunday night and the place was packed. A great location convenient to anyway. More

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Utrecht
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Seems like some of the best pubs and restaurants are around this area or in it, easy to get too More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Its not very inspiring. Needs to be renovated but not by the same people that messed up Rembrandtplein so royally. More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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47 reviews 47 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

From Bars, to restaurants and nice Dj's. In this square you have all you need. It is alive and fun. Always a lot of action and yes, sometimes crowded but if you feel like a relax place you can also find it. Just walk around. More

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simontod2000
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Probably the main entertainment area of Amsterdam. Different restaurants, bars, clubs, cafes, and coffeeshops abound. Not as rowdy and loud as the Red Light District with its bachelor and bachelorette parties. Rembrantplein is similar to Leidseplein but no quite as big. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

I ate dinner in this area 3 nights. Once by myself and twice with my husband. He was working at a conference and it was one area in Amsterdam that felt safe to be out at night by myself. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

I stayed @ a hotel near by to this wonderfully lively area, and I was thrilled by it! Extremely lively, lots of shops, restaurants, bus/trolley stops, including the airport bus, tourist office, movie theatre and currency exchange/ATM. Its a great place during the day to walk around, and at night (feeling very safe), its a great place to people watch.... More

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