The best second-hand shops in Leiden! Whether you are looking for clothes, home accessories, a gift or complete furnishings: Leiden has a wide range of second-hand shops, thrift shops, vintage clothing shops and even a second-hand bookshop! In this article local Lauri her favourite places to score second-hand treasures.
Second-hand shopping in Leiden
Fancy a sustainable day out in Leiden? You can also do surprisingly green things in our key city. Start your day with a coffee or lunch at a responsible coffee bar, then dive into the city in search of second-hand treasures and finish with a bite to eat at a sustainable or vegan restaurant from our list. By the way, we have already picked those fine eateries for you. Now it is time to browse: we list the best second-hand shops in Leiden for you. Have fun!
Thrift store Het Warenhuis
We kick off with probably the best-known thrift shop in Leiden. Not surprisingly, because The department store is a giant shop where you can find everything from clothes to books, furniture to kitchen appliances. In short: this is the place to go! And extra cool: at their little brother Circular Department Store materials such as wood, ceramics and textiles are reused to make new products. For example, sandblasted mugs, which are now used by the municipality. At the main branch on Willem Barentszstraat, you can have a drink or a nice lunch in between shopping. Moreover, Het Warenhuis also organises regular events and activities. So keep a close eye on the website!
Willem Barentszstraat 12, Leiden
Other locations: Wagnerplein 11, Leiden & Standerdmolen 35, Leiden (you cannot drop things off here)
Olive Oyl's Rusty Zipper
Lover of the 60s and 70s? Then you are at Olive Oyl's Rusty Zipper to the right place! Here you will find especially very cute and cheerful clothes. Owner Sabrina Vink has a knack for the most colourful items. You will find everything from purple suits to mackintoshes, trainers and dresses. There is too much to mention here, so you'd better come and have a look in the shop yourself.
Pieterskerk-Choorsteeg 30, Leiden
De Slegte
The offer of second-hand bookshop The Slegte is huge, so you can find a suitable book for every reader here anyway. Study books, novels, children's books, travel guides and much more. The only downside to the huge selection? It makes you a bit too greedy. At the same time, of course, you can always pick up some extra books to give as gifts. Cleared out your own bookcase? Then you can sell your books to De Slegte so that they can make someone else happy. Ideal!
Breestraat 73, Leiden
Thrift store Vintage & More
The name says it all: on the outskirts of Leiden you will find at Thrift store Vintage & More cool second-hand stuff. The location is easy to reach by bike, you can walk there from Leiden Lammenschans station or come by car if you expect to take home a lot of stuff. And that risk is high, because the assortment is huge: from tables and chairs to clothes, paintings, LPs, lamps and unique cameras. Before your visit, you can take a look at the webshop, but of course, the real treasures can only be found on location. Every last weekend of the month there is the Crazy Thrift Outlet. Here you can buy many items in bulk for very competitive prices. By the way, you can't hand in any items here, everything they sell here comes from house clearances.
Zoeterwoudseweg 3a, Leiden
Is it a thrift store? Is it a second-hand shop? It's Kringloop Vintage & More. Count on lots of furniture, clothes and trinkets. Photos: Danny Post.
Ratjetoe
Want to score some nice second-hand women's clothes, shoes, bags or accessories? Or are you looking for unique crockery? Then head to Ratjetoe on the Hogewoerd. Via Facebook and Instagram owner Wendy Ubink not only enthusiastically shares the latest items, often herself, but also puts happy customers in the limelight. Because who doesn't get happy about a beautiful second-hand find that also looks great on you?
Hogewoerd 65, Leiden
Kilo Kilo Vintage
Kilo Kilo Vintage has several shops throughout the Netherlands, including in Leiden! You will not only find second-hand items from big brands here, but also really cool and unique items. Kilo Kilo Vintage namely pimps second-hand clothes by giving them a Kilo Kilo jacket. How does it work? For example by donating damaged vintage clothes to artists and clothing creatives, who then turn them into new items! And extra fun: you pay per kilo here instead of per garment. You pay just 35 euros for a kilo of clothes. There are new clothes on the shelves every day, so it is definitely worth stopping by!
Haarlemmerstraat 154, Leiden
Nice Case
The name of this shop stands like a house. So you will find nice items here. That's obvious. And second-hand, of course! Mother Didi and daughter Fleur run the shop together and sell second-hand clothes, shoes, home accessories, jewellery and Loveli care products (which are brand new). Follow Leuke Zaak via Facebook or Instagram to keep up to date with all the new arrivals. And stop by this shop, if only to admire its beautiful interior.
Nieuwe Rijn 17, Leiden
More than a nice shop with fun second-hand clothes in Leiden in a beautiful location and great input. You're sure to score a gem here!
Heartthrob
In this shop in the heart of Leiden, you will find vintage, second-hand and new items. What's more Heartthrob not just any second-hand shop: you will find items from high-end labels. Think bags by Chanel or Louis Vuitton, for example. Or coats by Burberry. Such items are of course a bit pricier, but even with a smaller wallet you can certainly succeed at this cosy shop. Keep an eye on the website and especially their Instagram keep an eye out for the latest finds!
Breestraat 171, Leiden
Any more tips on second-hand finds?
Looking for even more second-hand shops in Leiden? Then don't forget to visit the ReShare Store or Apple & Egg in the Haarlemmerstraat, the Boedelhuis on the Oude Vest and Rejoes on Breestraat. Or just walk around the old city centre, and you'll automatically come across a shop. Tired of all the shopping? Then take a look at our sustainable restaurant tips in Leiden. Have fun shopping & eating! Have you discovered another great second-hand shop in Leiden, you know where to find us! We would love to hear from you!
More days of second-hand shopping in the Netherlands
- Also see: This second-hand route through Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt neighbourhood.
- Also see: sustainable shopping route in Sneek.
- Also check out: the best second-hand shops in Haarlem and Alkmaar.
Photo credits: main image: Cute Case (left), Heart Thrift on the right). Other: Danny Post (Kringloop Vintage & More), Cute Case.
