Leidseplein (Leidse Square)
One of Amsterdam's biggest centres for nightlife with many restaurants, cafés and clubs.
With hundreds of restaurants, bars, pubs, coffeeshops and popular clubs like the Melkweg and Paradiso 
as well as cinemas and theatres, the Leidseplein area is one of Amsterdam's most popular centres for nightlife. On warm summer evenings, tourists and locals alike take advantage of the pubs' outdoor seating for a long, lazy drinks with friends.
Street musicians, jugglers, fire-eaters and other performers make the square a lively place until the early hours.
Stadsschouwburg (city theatre)
The neo-renaissance building hosts the city theatre (Stadsschouwburg). Amsterdam's footbal team Ajax uses the theatre's balcony to greet supporters after winning important games.
How to get there?
By tram: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 or 10 stop LeidsepleinBy car: nearest car park Byzantium
Impressions of the Leidseplein
Recommended hotels in the immediate area:
American Hotel - Leidsekade 97
Tulipa (Bed & Breakfast) - Leidsekade 75
Recommended hotels
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Street artist: Football Dribble at LeidsePlein (Google Video)
Characteristic 'moving' advertising ski sign at the Leidseplein