Leidseplein

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Overall Safety
Good
3.5 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics
Summary

Leidseplein has good entertainment but comes with nightlife risks like pickpockets and crowds. Fine for shows and cultural stuff during the day, but better to go with others at night.

Vibrant nightlife epicenterEntertainment and theater districtStudent-friendly atmosphereInternational crowd24/7 energy and buzz
Details

Leidseplein is the main nightlife area with theaters, music venues, and restaurants. It gets crowded and has pickpockets, plus the party atmosphere can get intense. Well-patrolled but solo women should stay alert, especially at night.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Good

Night Walking Safety

Good

Harassment Risk

Moderate

Public Transport Safety

Good

Pickpocketing Risk

High

Scam Risk

Moderate

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Excellent

Solo Dining

Good

Drug Activity

Moderate

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Excellent
Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Café Alto Jazz
  • Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam
  • Café American

Restaurants

  • Sherpa Restaurant
  • Vapiano Amsterdam
  • Los Pilones Mexican Restaurant

Bars

  • Melkweg
  • Paradiso
  • Boom Chicago

Other Spots

  • Comedy Theater
  • DeLaMar Theater
  • Vondelpark (nearby)
Impressions & Tips

"Good shows but watch your stuff - pickpockets around"

"Better to go with friends at night"

"Good live music and theater if you're into that"

"Keep an eye on your drink and belongings in crowds"

"Safer to check out during the day"

Based on aggregated research results
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