Dam Square luggage storage

Convenient Dam Square luggage storage

Similar to other European cities, Amsterdam has a historic square that serves as the cultural and historic epicenter. Dam Square has been the Dutch capital’s central locale since the 13th century and it remains a go-to meeting place for local goals and tourists’ first impression of Amsterdam. In fact, it's the perfect starting point for exploring the city center or accessing public transportation to reach major attractions. 

One of Europe’s most infamous attractions, the Red Light District (or ‘De Wallen’), is just a short walk from Dam Square, although families will want to find more suitable pursuits like the Royal Palace for the history of Dutch royalty and current monarch King Willem-Alexander. Amsterdam’s Royal Palace overlooks the square and provides a wonderful backdrop for sightseeing through Dam Square along with guided tours. That's hardly the only major attraction within walking distance of Dam Square (more on that later). 

It’s one of the better areas for grabbing a bite, despite its reputation for being tourist-heavy. Amsterdam's highly diverse culinary landscape is on full display as traditional Dutch food is actually a rarity. Instead, you can expect trendy offerings à la Brooklyn or international offerings featuring everything from Thai food to tapas. 

Because of its excellent location near Centraal Station, you'll be able to hit Dam Square right away when you get into town. This makes storing your bags at a Bounce luggage depot all the more important if you want to explore the Red Light District or one of the many museums. If you need to safely store luggage near Dam Square, Bounce has convenient locations nearby. 

Getting around Dam Square 

Dam Square is situated in the heart of the city center and is easily accessible via public transportation or on foot. Major transit facilities like Centraal Station allow travelers to effortlessly reach Dam Square from the airport or other cities in Europe. Because of its central location, you can easily find luggage storage near Dam Square for a few hours while you explore the surrounding neighborhoods.

Walkable attractions from Dam Square 

Anne Frank House, De Oude Kerk, Begijnhof, and the Royal Palace are all essential landmarks within a short walk of Dam Square. The Nine Streets shopping hotspot is also a highly scenic seven-minute stroll away, but you'll want to leave your luggage somewhere nearby before you enjoy some retail therapy. 

Getting to Dam Square by train 

Dam Square is about 10 minutes from Central Station Amsterdam (or simply ‘Centraal’) or a six-minute tram ride on the #14 Line. Centraal Station is exceptionally well-connected to other cities throughout Europe. 

Taking the Metro to Dam Square 

The Dutch Metro is a reliable way to reach further destinations outside the city center, and the Dam Square stop has a few major lines connecting the area with the outer districts. 

• #54: Amsterdam Arena (25 minutes) 
• #52:Museumplein (20 minutes) 

Tram services for Dam Square

One of the go-to transportation methods for locals is the tram network that snakes its way through Central Amsterdam. Dam Square Has almost a dozen tram lines within walking distance, with three major routes calling directly on Dam Square. These are easy to board and highly efficient.  

• #1: Nieuwmarkt Station (10 minutes) 
• #4: De Pijp (18 minutes), Amstelpark (25 minutes) 
• #14: Botanical Gardens (14 minutes) 

Getting to Dam Square from Amsterdam Airport

It takes about half an hour to reach Dam Square from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. You can take the Intercity Sprinter Shuttle directly to Centraal Station before hopping on the #14 tram to the Dam Square stop. 

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