Rembrandt Square is named after the artist Rembrandt van Rijn who lived nearby. In the square, there are two statues -- one of Rembrandt and one of an astronaut called "The Thinker" by artist Joseph Klibansk. "The Thinker" is so-called as the figure is sitting in the same position as Rodin's famous sculpture. There are several hotels, restaurants, and shops around Rembrandt Square, and we went to the nearby restaurant, Cafe Kuyl, twice -- once for drinks, and once for dinner. Rembrandt Square is a popular destination, although I wouldn't go out of my way to see it. But if nearby, definitely check it out. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; Amsterdam, the Netherlands] read more

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Rembrandt van Rijn owned a house nearby from 1639 to 1656. There were early markets & the Butter Market was here. In the early twentieth century, this square became a center of nightlife drawing artists, young people & laborers. Hotels, cafés & entertainment venues opened around the square. Rembrandt's statue is in the middle of the square. read more

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This is another nice stop on your walking tour of central Amsterdam. It's a 15-minute walk from the Central Station and a scenic one at that walking by the canals for part of it. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and a statue of Rembrandt, and some cool paintings. It was packed when I was there and very touristy but that's fine, I was "touristing". read more

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Awesome spot. 1) There are tons of attractions here: from coffee shops to bar/clubs. 2) The Square has statues which which are photo attractions for tourists. 3) Also, they have oliebol stands around, give those a try. They are especially there during Xmas. read more

Crappy restaurants and very touristy looking and catering. The choices here are bad to worse. We only ate nearby as it was late and we were super hungry. People were actually outside hawking their restaurant;that is low class. Unfortunately, Amsterdam food is not very good as it appears the locals only lke junk food and alcohol/beer. Eat a good breakfast or lunch and don't bother with dinner. read more

This is a great little outdoor plaza complete with statues, wonderful seating areas and a ton of shops/restaurants. This place is literally located right in the heart of Amsterdam and provides you with a fantastic ambiance and the ability to just chill, sit back and relax. I would classify this place as a must see during your stay or visit in Amsterdam. Pros- Location Viewing Picturesque People watching Shops Restaurants Cons- Crowded read more

Just across the street from NH Caransa is Rembrandtplein. It's a small park in the city of Amsterdam which is also called Rembrandt Square. It's right in the center of nightlife. Bars, pubs, grand cafes, restaurants, and hotels surround this square. In the middle of the square, there's a statue of Rembrandt which is a great place to take pictures. I didn't know Rembrandt was gay until I arrived in Amsterdam, so you know what that means? It's also close to the gay clubs. Now I'm not really into the bar scene, but like a helpful tip, the square borders Reguliersdwarsstraat, which is a popular gay street in Amsterdam. My friends and I spent a great deal of time around Rembrandtplein eating in some of the food places here. You can also pick up wi-fi at some of the establishments around the area providing you purchase something. I recommend Bruincafé T Centrum Cafe that is right across from the park. They have tons of outside seating, and they have great breakfasts too! Now if you are on a budget, you can buy food at Albert Heijin and sit in the park. Just watch out for the pigeons! read more

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Somehow I always find my way to Rembrandtplein. It doesn't hurt that my husband works right by the square some days and we'll meet up there. And that it's super central to many places I frequent. It's a great place to people watch, listen to some random person or group play music, and have a picnic lunch. Plenty of restaurants with patio seating near by and some with mighty tempting drink and food specials. Only a quick walk to the Herengracht canal if you want a canal view. But it's so much fun watch tourists take their photos, take out their maps and just enjoy the sunshine when available. There are also real seats available for those who need them. And of course many trams are available for you to get to other parts of the city. In December, you'll find an international Christmas Market that is beautiful! Such a festive place to go over the holidays. Just be aware that all the food stalls are quite pricey! But it's worth walking through anyway. It does get crowded, but that's all part of the fun. Maybe it's your new spot in the city! read more

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Rembrandtplein contains the sculpture of Rembrandt's Night Watch painting - and it's worth a visit if you're in Amsterdam! Make sure to take the obligatory picture of yourself in the sculpture! read more

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This is a fun square. We took the pictures everyone takes here- selfies with the Nightwatch, of course! It's a fun place for kids. I spent about 40 minutes waiting for a friend here- managed to score a seat on a bench. It's a great place to people watch, and it's fun to watch people posing. There are several bars and restaurants surrounding the square- and a cannabis place too! So you can pretty much enjoy yourself any way you like. Lots of people nap or picnic in the park- and one enterprising couple brought their own table and chairs and had champagne in the middle of the grass. read more

To the Northeast of the center lies the Rembrandtplein which like other squares is ringed by so many restaurants and bars. It's an easy walk, bike ride or tram ride to get to from most parts of Amsterdam. There's lots of shopping nearby, also. In the center of it all is a nice grassy area usually with lots of people milling about or resting on the grass. The statues in the center of it all are larger than life and offer great photo ops. It's a great place to hang out at one of the cafes or on the grassy area eating your take away lunch. read more

Here in the latter half of November 2019 and they had an ice skating rink, Glüwien booth, and Spanish Churro booth, a bratwurst booth and some fried donuts booth. And of course all the other establishments to eat and drink at. Very lively square. Also where the first Starbucks Laboratory in Europe () lol. read more

One of Amsterdams busiest squares, loved by tourists and much less by the locals. I come here a few times a week, mostly during the weekends. For me Rembrandtplein is a place for the tourists, a place where they can go out to bars and cafes, hang around, but where I will gladly pass by since our lovely city has so much more to offer. Still I often find myself at this place because I heading to the Pathe cinema or go shopping someplace near (like the awesome Utrechtse straat). Also there are ofcourse a few places I do like to go to: Wagamama is always a pleasure, Vapiano is great for a cheap and quick dinner, Starbucks is just easy and Café Schiller is actually very lovely and classy. Also you can get nice icecream at Haagen-Dazs. Barkode and studio 80 are even really cool places for dancing and clubbing. Well..maybe.. I think I might love this quare just a little.. read more

The square has many restaurants, pubs, clubs, coffee shops (not coffee coffee), hotels, and stores. To get here it's just a quick hop by tram from Amsterdam Centraal. You can also walk to it. It's an easy and enjoyable walk. A lof of tourists here, so it does get very crowded.. Espcially during soccer seasons.. read more

Rembrandtplein is a great meet up point. Trams 4, 9 and 14 run through this square. Its home to many cafes and bars plus a Starbucks conveniently located on the north east corner. This square also serves as a good check-in point during the Amsterdam Dance Event. read more

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Somehow always walked the wrong way from the hostel in which I was staying and ended up here instead of Dam Square. Nothing to complain about, though. Both are huge tourist places. But, there is a greate frite place, Febo and good ol' Amerikan fast food down the street (McDonald's and Burger King). Was here during St. Patrick's Day weekend and people were gettin' a bit rowdy (though not as rowdy as you might expect). As everyone else has already said, night life - coffee shops, bars, etc. During the day, a nice spot to sit and chill...open benches in the square and plenty of places to grab some food or do a little shopping. Also, a good place to reorient yourself as a lost tourist! read more

This is a nice plaza about 10 minutes by tram or a 20-minute walk from Centraal Station. There are plenty of restaurants to eat at or to get a drink at. It's probably really touristy, but I was a tourist in Amsterdam, so it was perfect for us. The plaza itself was also nice to sit at to catch a bit of afternoon sun. read more

Here is why I love Rembrandtplein. It it totally alive!! You can see all sorts of neat things here and for me this square is all about people watching and a convenient location near several nice neighborhoods and bars and very central to Amsterdam. In the middle of the day you see many people on their commutes or maybe on the grass chilling out or maybe goofing off. In the evening there starts to be a bit more noise and the square gets busier and more crowded. At night this place is absolutely loud and well lit. There are always police mounted on horses Fridays and Saturdays for when douchebaggery gets out of control and believe me if you go here often enough you will see that. On weekends there are art sales or many little knickknack sellers and so on. The northwest corner is near to a street with a cinema, Febo, a great Baklava/coffee shop, and one block away from a Moaz Falafel. The southwest joins to a street loaded with decent cafes, restaurants and shops. The southeast side has a lot of busy night club style restaurants. There are a couple coffee shops near by and smart shops also. :) Come out and watch the show!! read more

The heart of Amsterdam! Rembrandt Square is an outdoor plaza with dozens of restaurants, pubs and coffee shops (wink). It's a bustling place full of locals and tourists alike - shopping, eating or riding their bicycles. I was here in June, and the plaza was filled with cheers for the Holland soccer team. Fans were all decked out in their orange jerseys, chanting Hup, Holland Hup! I recommend visiting Rembrandt Square when you first get to Amsterdam because it's so centrally located, that you can branch out in nearly any direction. read more

Rembrandtplein is an absolute must as a tourist in Amsterdam! My group ended up staying out there for majority of the day (and night). In a nutshell, they have the shops, the bars, the eats, the coffee shops (2 which are rated top 5 in AMS), the scenery, and the exceptional culture. Definitely a spot you wanna frequent when in AMS!! read more

I love public parks, public art (that is good), and just open space! This park is in the center of many things - the biggest Starbucks in the city, hotels, places to eat, drink and smoke. From there, there are spokes off into many parts of the city - toward the center, toward the mint and the flower market, etc etc! There is also Rembrandt's The night watch in 3D - always fun to pose with - but go at night - during the day it's nearly impossible, even in the winter. All around are places to sit down and enjoy the day, meet up with friends to decide which direction you want head in. read more

The 5 star is for the absolutely amazing Rembrandt sculpture in the middle of the square!! Knocked my socks off. When I visited here in December, a small eclectic Christmas market stalls were located all around in front of the sculptures. This square also has a great tram station in front of it with lots of options to head to pretty much anywhere in Amsterdam your heart could desire. read more

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This square is so busy, and full of night-life! During the day, it's just a casual busy place in the city, and you can find a Starbucks and other local coffee houses, and grab a drink or two (it got to be after 4pm somewhere!) Between casual cafés, night clubs, coffee shops, and pubs, this is a great destination for a night out. There is a lot of choice, and even if you want to move to the next place, it's right in the middle of the city center so you have plenty of choice. read more

The most happening area of Amsterdam outside Dam square! I was here a lot as my hotel was close and it just rocks. Plenty of eateries, excellent clubs like Escape and more. The Three Sisters pub was OK although my other UK compadres liked it more. There is a place for smoking (the best latte I've ever had was in a coffeeshop), a place for ice cream (Haggen Daz), a place for steak (Three Sisters) and a big grassy area where a DJ spun the BEST tunes for Queens Day. read more

One of Amsterdams Central Parks with Bars, Restaurants, Shops and Hotels.

Rembrandtplein is a large square in the middle of central Amsterdam. It is a huge center of nightlife outside of the seedier red light district. The square is surrounded by bars, cafes, coffee shops, coffee shops which don't specialize in coffee and nightclubs. There are also a few nearby restaurants and this is conveniently on the main tram lines from the train station and directly opposite the flower market. In the middle of the square is a central statue or Rembrandt and below him are probably 20 other statues in different poses (perhaps subjects from his paintings?). We stayed nearby during our trip to Amsterdam and found ourselves walking through the area looking for restaurant options. read more

The scuptural recreation of Rembrandt's Night Watch is a lot of fun and a great photo op!

It is a must see when in town. Quite touristy, but so what aren't we all. Every kind of food is available and it is on your way to some other part of town. Smokey is right there. read more

This is a great little spot to get on and off the tram. It's at the end of the shopping district, near the flower market (Bloemenmarkt) and is lined with pubs, restaurants and nightlife. Take the 9 or the 14 from here to Waterlooplein and you can also easily catch the metro. read more

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Very nice area, went there when it was past 9pm but I'm guessing it's very lively during other times. Lots of places to eat and spend time, good connectivity to Central Station. read more

If you're looking for a party this is one of the major hubs for it in Amsterdam. Most of the bars turn into small clubs and everyone is out to have a great time. It doesn't matter what night it is, there's a party rocking somewhere in this neighborhood. read more

One of the good gathering areas of Amsterdam. Places to sit and watch people, shop, read. And of course not far from museums. In Amsterdam everybody should be required to go to a minimum of 3 museums if they stay a week. minimum. read more

decent spot in amsterdam with a good selection of bars, coffee shops, and other restaurants. there's a febo here as well if you get the 'munchies" read more