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The Hague (Den Haag) is the seat of the Dutch government, parliament and royal court, as well as the International Court of Justice at the Peace Palace, giving it a more dignified and formal atmosphere than other cities. At the same time it's rich in art: the Mauritshuis museum holds Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' here. The city also sits on the North Sea, with the popular Scheveningen beach and a relaxed seaside-town mood, blending perfectly with its role as a capital of diplomacy.
Why stay in The Hague
Mauritshuis museum
Holding masterpieces of the Dutch Golden Age, especially Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' and works by Rembrandt, in an elegant mansion by a pond.
Peace Palace
The Peace Palace, seat of the International Court of Justice, a beautiful neo-Renaissance building and a symbol of world law and peace.
Binnenhof, the political centre
The Binnenhof, a complex of medieval parliament buildings by the Hofvijver pond, the heart of Dutch politics for over 800 years, beautiful by day and at night.
Scheveningen beach
A long sandy North Sea beach with a Pier, a Ferris wheel and beachside restaurants, a seaside resort within the capital itself.
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Local dishes to try in The Hague
- 1🐟
Scheveningen herring
Fresh raw herring from Scheveningen harbour, eaten with onion in the traditional way, the signature snack of this North Sea city.
📍 Seaside - 2🍛
Indonesian food
The Hague has had an Indonesian community since long ago, so there are many delicious restaurants, especially for rijsttafel, a rice spread with many side dishes.
📍 Citywide - 3🦐
Kibbeling
Kibbeling, crispy battered fried fish and fried shrimp served with tartar sauce, a popular snack by the harbour.
📍 Beachside stalls - 4☕
Diplomatic-quarter cafes
Elegant coffee houses and brasseries around the Binnenhof and the Noordeinde quarter, reflecting the formal capital atmosphere.
📍 City centre - 5🥞
Poffertjes
Fluffy little mini pancakes dusted with sugar and butter, a classic Dutch sweet found at markets and beachside stalls.
📍 Markets and beachside
- 1🎨
Mauritshuis
A mansion museum holding Dutch Golden Age paintings. The highlights are Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' and The Goldfinch.
📍 City centre - 2🕊️
Peace Palace
The seat of the International Court of Justice, a red-brick neo-Renaissance building with a visitor centre telling the story of world peace and law.
📍 Zorgvliet - 3🏛️
Binnenhof
A complex of medieval parliament buildings around a stone courtyard by the Hofvijver pond, with the Ridderzaal Hall of Knights as a highlight.
📍 City centre - 4🏖️
Scheveningen
A popular beach and pier on the North Sea, with a Ferris wheel, bungee and seafood restaurants. Take the tram from the city centre to reach it.
📍 Seaside - 5🖼️
Panorama Mesdag
A giant cylindrical 360-degree panorama painting all around you, showing the fishing village of Scheveningen in the 19th century.
📍 Zeeheldenkwartier - 6🏘️
Madurodam
A miniature Netherlands park gathering landmarks from across the country in one place, great for families and children.
📍 Near Scheveningen
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3 The Hague hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.0LuxuryHotel Des Indes The Hague
#1 classic luxury · 5-star in the historic city centre
★ 9.0Upper-midStaybridge Suites The Hague – Parliament
#4 Suite with kitchen · 5 min to Parliament
★ 9.0Upper-midโรงแรมแนะนำทั้งหมดในThe Hague
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Marriott Hotel The Hague
#2 international 5-star chain · score 8.7
Grand Hotel Amrath Kurhaus The Hague Scheveningen
#3 beachfront Scheveningen · historic 1885 building
Holiday Inn Express The Hague – Parliament
#6 IHG chain · 500 m from the station
Mercure Hotel Den Haag Central
#7 4-star Accor chain · near the station
Ramada by Wyndham The Hague Scheveningen
#8 beach stay · mid-range budget
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🚆 Getting around The Hague
HTM trams and light metro
An extensive tram network connects the city centre conveniently with Scheveningen beach and the museum quarter.
Two main stations
The city has Den Haag Centraal and Den Haag HS stations, with direct trains to Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Leiden within minutes.
Rent a bike
A flat city with good bike lanes connecting the centre to the beach, easy to cycle along the sea and through the parks.
Explore the city centre on foot
The Binnenhof, Mauritshuis and shopping quarter are all within walking distance. The compact old centre is comfortable to explore on foot.
Where to go next near The Hague
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LeidenThe country's oldest university town, birthplace of Rembrandt, with romantic canals and a world-class archaeology museum.
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UtrechtAn old city in the heart of the country, with a two-level canal lined with waterside cellars and the tallest Dom Tower in the Netherlands.
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Is The Hague the capital of the Netherlands?+
The official capital is Amsterdam, but The Hague is the seat of the government, parliament and royal court, making it the country's political and diplomatic centre.
What can you see in The Hague in one day?+
Start at the Mauritshuis to see the Girl with a Pearl Earring, walk around the Binnenhof, stop by the Peace Palace, then take the tram to swim and eat seafood at Scheveningen beach in the evening.
How do you get to Scheveningen beach from the city centre?+
Take the HTM tram from the city centre, about 15-20 minutes directly to the beach, convenient and frequent. It's a popular attraction within the same city.
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