Dam Square
The historic heart of the city, with the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the National Monument.
- Type
- Landmark
- Area
- Centre
- Opening hours
- Always open
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 20 min
Getting there from Royal Palace Amsterdam
It is right next to Royal Palace Amsterdam, a two-minute stroll away.
🚶 0.2 km · 2 min walk
Where to eat nearby
- Kantjil & de Tijger (Indonesian · €€ · Centre) · 🚶 6 min walk
- Haesje Claes (Dutch · €€ · Centre) · 🚶 7 min walk
- Pannenkoeken Upstairs (Pancakes · € · Centre) · 🚶 7 min walk
- De Bakkerswinkel Warmoesstraat (Café · € · Centre) · 🚶 7 min walk
- d'Vijff Vlieghen (Dutch · €€€ · Centre) · 🚶 8 min walk
Breakfast nearby
- Greenwoods Singel (Brunch · €€ · Centre) · 🚶 6 min walk
- Banketbakkerij Lanskroon (Bakery · €€ · Centre) · 🚶 9 min walk
- The Pancake Bakery (Pancakes · €€ · Canal Belt & Jordaan) · 🚶 11 min walk
Other sights nearby
- Madame Tussauds Amsterdam · Museum · 🚶 0.1 km · 2 min walk
- Royal Palace Amsterdam · Landmark · 🚶 0.2 km · 2 min walk
- De Nieuwe Kerk · Church · 🚶 0.2 km · 2 min walk
🛍️ Markets nearby: Spui book market (9 min walk)
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Last updated: 7 October 2026