All streets off the square have interesting shops and restaurants. Close to train station, bus station, floating gardens, Red district and interesting architecture. Nice places to sit by the canal and have a drink or something to eat.

The days we went there the monument was full of flowers and then we realised it was just after May 7th when 12 people died in 1945.

A great place, in the historical centre of Amsterdam. It is where the Royal Palace is, the largest secular building in Europe in the 17th century, Madame Tussaud's museum and the New Church. Always passed by the Dam Square wherever we go, it is where the shops, cafes and restaurants are. I did not favour the narrow streets around, very... More

Very lively square with plenty of shops and cafes, and sites as well to visit. I was here on Memorial Day, and I enjoyed watching the band perform, and seeing the big crowd of people singing. It's a good reference point to travel from to other attractions as many tram lines run from here. The red light district is a... More

If you start you adventures in Amsterdam from here always on your visit, you can get lost as nearly all the major tramlines pass through here so if you get lost in the many roads and alleys of Amsterdam, find a track and follow it here. Great little hang out spot to people watch too or to join one of... More

Arriving Dam Square you realize you are at Holland! I got inlove by amsterdam. Would live there if I could!

There is a huge crowd even on workdays Seems like you are in a bus in rush hour -struggling to get through the crowd. However the square itself in beautiful, with all that typical old buildings. Shops are average and pricey, even known brands are poorly represented. Restaurants at the square are crowded and pricey too, so walk just few... More

Great place to start your tour of amsterdam town. Everything accesible from dam square within 15 mins. Avoid europub at all costs,astronomical prices, poor beers and appalling staff. On the whole fantastic place to see amsterdam.

great shops, good food shops but some can be a bit pricey even the local McDonalds is expensive, so its good to walk around and go to some of the cafes, you get much more food for the same price of Burger King etc.