The canal running along the south side of Leidseplein — quieter than the square itself, with houseboats moored along the bank and a row of canal-side cafes. A useful escape from the square's noise, and a good vantage point for watching the traffic of boats, bikes, and trams converge at this corner of the city.
Leidsekade
Quiet canalside escape from the bustle of Leidseplein