Guidebook for Leiden
Food Scene
Anne&Max Leiden
2 GangetjeQuality coffee and food, terrace for sunny days
Fratelli Leiden
112 Lange MareItalian- run restaurant with fantastic cuisine, reasonably priced
Italian- run takeaway and delicatessen. Delicious and rare treats. Try the tiramisu!
Pomino Italiaanse Delicatessen
173 BreestraatItalian- run takeaway and delicatessen. Delicious and rare treats. Try the tiramisu!
India Way
7 VrouwenkerkkoorstraatGreat atmosphere, friendly staff and nice dishes, great place to sample Indian cuisine
Drinks & Nightlife
Cosy Jazz bar in view of the old Hooglandse Church, live jazz almost every night
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De Twee Spieghels
11 NieuwstraatCosy Jazz bar in view of the old Hooglandse Church, live jazz almost every night
Quartier Hellenique
40 Lange MareCocktails, tapas and fine food in the old district of Leiden
A former butcher’s shop has become the most beautiful cafe in Leiden. Literally means 'The Spotted Cow'. Order a beer or a coffee and take your time admiring the wonderful interior.
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De Bonte Koe
13 Hooglandsekerk ChoorsteegA former butcher’s shop has become the most beautiful cafe in Leiden. Literally means 'The Spotted Cow'. Order a beer or a coffee and take your time admiring the wonderful interior.
Sightseeing
The Pieterskerk is a late-Gothic church in Leiden dedicated to Saint Peter. It is best known today as the church of the Pilgrim Fathers where John Robinson was buried. Explore the narrow cobble streets around here and you'll find some interesting antique shops, bookshops, cafes and more.
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Pieterskerk Leiden
16 KloksteegThe Pieterskerk is a late-Gothic church in Leiden dedicated to Saint Peter. It is best known today as the church of the Pilgrim Fathers where John Robinson was buried. Explore the narrow cobble streets around here and you'll find some interesting antique shops, bookshops, cafes and more.
Along this lovely canal you'll find small independent cafes and bakeries, bars with their canal-side boat terraces, the town hall and attractive Koornbrug bridge, and on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the bustling market.
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Nieuwe Rijn
Nieuwe RijnAlong this lovely canal you'll find small independent cafes and bakeries, bars with their canal-side boat terraces, the town hall and attractive Koornbrug bridge, and on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the bustling market.
This fortification is built a top of a man made earth mound in the centre of town. Climb the stairs to the building and then to the top level for awesome views of Leiden and many of its monuments.
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Grandcafé De Burcht
14 BurgsteegThis fortification is built a top of a man made earth mound in the centre of town. Climb the stairs to the building and then to the top level for awesome views of Leiden and many of its monuments.
The Molen de Valk is a windmill built in 1785 and is one of the most recognizable sites in the city of Leiden. You can actually climb the stairs to the top of the windmill with views over the town.
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Molenmuseum de Valk
1 2e BinnenvestgrachtThe Molen de Valk is a windmill built in 1785 and is one of the most recognizable sites in the city of Leiden. You can actually climb the stairs to the top of the windmill with views over the town.
Parks & Nature
Rare flowers and horticulture. Perfect for a peaceful day out.
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Hortus Botanicus Leiden
73 RapenburgRare flowers and horticulture. Perfect for a peaceful day out.
Get away from the crowds and have a quiet picnic in this beautiful park with lakes and woods.
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De Leidse Hout
100 HoutlaanGet away from the crowds and have a quiet picnic in this beautiful park with lakes and woods.
Getting Around
Budget Bike Haven
14 HavenGrab a bike for a good price and explore Leiden and beyond!
Essentials
Self-service laundry. You'll need coins before you go. €4 for a wash and 50 cents to use the dryer.
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Laundry and Dry Cleaning Mc Wash
111 HogewoerdSelf-service laundry. You'll need coins before you go. €4 for a wash and 50 cents to use the dryer.
Supermarket with everything you need. Take a plastic bag to avoid buying one there. For continental food, go to Yam Yam grocery store just opposite.
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Hoogvliet
20 LevendaalSupermarket with everything you need. Take a plastic bag to avoid buying one there. For continental food, go to Yam Yam grocery store just opposite.
Entertainment & Activities
Snookercentrum Hogewoerd
56-A HogewoerdPlay snooker, pool and darts till late
Rondvaart Leiden provides great tours through the canals of the historic city of Leiden.Boat tours, walking tours, or renting your own boat, you have found the right address for it all.
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rondvaart Leiden
4 AalmarktRondvaart Leiden provides great tours through the canals of the historic city of Leiden.Boat tours, walking tours, or renting your own boat, you have found the right address for it all.
Old cinema with a classic, refined feel. Movies in English are shown in the original language with Dutch subtitles.
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Trianon Cinema
31 BreestraatOld cinema with a classic, refined feel. Movies in English are shown in the original language with Dutch subtitles.