Practical information for Leiden
On this page you find all sorts of useful information for your city trip to Leiden. Information that helps you easily find tourist points, train stations and convenient places to park your car.
Public transport in city center
NS Station Leiden Centraal
This train station is located on the north-west side of the city centre. Take the front exit and walk to the city centre in about 10 minutes.
Parking in and around the center
The overview below shows a number of suggested parking places in and around the center of Leiden. An extensive list of parking options and prices can be found at: centrumparkeren and prettigparkeren.
Parkeergarage Breestraat
This small parking garage located in the historic center is located above the Hoogvliet supermarket. Relatively inexpensive parking in the city center.
Parkeerterrein Langegracht
With luck you will find a place here on the north side of the city center on this not so large parking lot and you will be walking fast in the city center.
Parkeergarage Haarlemmerstraat
Right in the center, next to the Albert Heijn, you can park cheap here. The entire city centre is easily accessible from this car park.
P+R Haagweg
The large car park on the west side is a good starting point for a visit to Leiden. Convenient rates and free city shuttle to downtown.
Opening hours shopping
The overview below contains the usual opening hours for shops in the city center of Leiden.
| Monday | 12:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 21:00 - shopping evening |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Saterday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 17:00 |
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