Guidebook for The Hague
Food Scene
Reasonably priced meals and a minute's walk away. Late afternoon drinks in the sun.
Café-Restaurant Hollandaise
361 ThorbeckelaanReasonably priced meals and a minute's walk away. Late afternoon drinks in the sun.
Lola Bikes & Coffee
91 NoordeindeGood coffee. Relaxed ambiance. Sunny garden.
Nearby beach club for when it is sunny for sun, beach and waves. Within walking distance of about 20 minutes, or by bus (number 23 10 minutes).
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Millers Beach
7 StrandslagNearby beach club for when it is sunny for sun, beach and waves. Within walking distance of about 20 minutes, or by bus (number 23 10 minutes).
Our favourite local dim sum hangout. Take a Chinese person so that you don't end up ordering chicken feet!
Konotori
Our favourite local dim sum hangout. Take a Chinese person so that you don't end up ordering chicken feet!
Lapsang
11A Oude MolstraatSmall tea room for tea, coffee and cakes.
Enjoy a high tea in opulent surroundings. Reservations are recommended.
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Hotel Des Indes
54-56 Lange VoorhoutEnjoy a high tea in opulent surroundings. Reservations are recommended.
Toko Asli
91 AppelstraatDelicious authentic Indonesian takeout.
La Scala
497 VlierboomstraatItalian takeout joint. Try the freshly made pizzas.
Tea, coffee, lunch or dinner, early evening drinks and/or delicious cakes in a stylish setting.
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Dudok Den Haag
1A HofwegTea, coffee, lunch or dinner, early evening drinks and/or delicious cakes in a stylish setting.
Nepalese, Indian and Bhutanese cuisine. Small and cosy. Make a reservation to avoid disappointment.
Himalayan Restaurant
16-A GortstraatNepalese, Indian and Bhutanese cuisine. Small and cosy. Make a reservation to avoid disappointment.
Los Argentinos
14 KettingstraatArgentinian Steakhouse. Try the 500g steak!
Sumo
5 PrinsestraatAll you can eat Sushi.
Authentic small Thai eatery. Order freshly cooked to order meals instead of the ready made curries at the display counter.
Khaosaan Road - Den Haag Centrum - Thais Afhaalrestaurant/Takeaway
19 NobelstraatAuthentic small Thai eatery. Order freshly cooked to order meals instead of the ready made curries at the display counter.
Sightseeing
Grand majestic building and tours. The garden is also beautiful, and open to the public.
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I-Palace ye-Peace
2 CarnegiepleinGrand majestic building and tours. The garden is also beautiful, and open to the public.
Departure point for a pleasant boat trip on the canals on a warm and sunny day.
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The cruise Ooievaart
19 BierkadeDeparture point for a pleasant boat trip on the canals on a warm and sunny day.
Large church, walk around the Kerkplein and admire also a building designed by H.P. Berlage. This was also where the old municipality was housed before it moved to the newer location (Oude Stadhuis).
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Grote Kerk
12 Rond de Grote KerkLarge church, walk around the Kerkplein and admire also a building designed by H.P. Berlage. This was also where the old municipality was housed before it moved to the newer location (Oude Stadhuis).
Lange Voorhout
Lange VoorhoutA leafy, quiet and beautiful part of town.
I-Palace yeNoordeinde
68 NoordeindeThe working palace of the king.
One of the oldest parts of Den Haag opposite the Hofvijver. Used to be a prison, now turned museum. Please note that most Dutch museums are closed on Mondays.
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Iziko Lokukhumbula Lomjekulo
33 BuitenhofOne of the oldest parts of Den Haag opposite the Hofvijver. Used to be a prison, now turned museum. Please note that most Dutch museums are closed on Mondays.
The seat of the Dutch parliament. Impressive building in one of the oldest parts of Den Haag. Tours of the 'Ridderzaal' are available.
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Binnenhof
The seat of the Dutch parliament. Impressive building in one of the oldest parts of Den Haag. Tours of the 'Ridderzaal' are available.
Arts & Culture
See some mind boggling and fascinating work by M.C. Escher. Please note that most Dutch museums are closed on Mondays.
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Escher kwiPalace
74 Lange VoorhoutSee some mind boggling and fascinating work by M.C. Escher. Please note that most Dutch museums are closed on Mondays.
Filmhuis Den Haag
191 SpuiWatch some indie arthouse films.
A site where the local museum, the photo museum, museon, Omniversum and museum of modern art can be found (Gem). Check out restaurant Gember. Please note that most Dutch museums are closed on Mondays.
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Kunstmuseum Den Haag
41 StadhouderslaanA site where the local museum, the photo museum, museon, Omniversum and museum of modern art can be found (Gem). Check out restaurant Gember. Please note that most Dutch museums are closed on Mondays.
Essentials
C1000 Mieremet
670 VolendamlaanCheap nearby supermarket.
Lidl
67 MultatuliwegCheap nearby supermarket.
AH
281 EscamplaanNearby supermarket for groceries.
AH De Savornin Lohmanplein
20 De Savornin LohmanpleinNearby supermarket for groceries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Late night drinks with a 'Rocky' type vibe.
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Café Restaurant De Zwarte Ruiter
27 Grote MarktLate night drinks with a 'Rocky' type vibe.
Muziekcafe de Paap
32 PapestraatFor late night dancing.
Sunny bar where one can choose out of wide selection of speciality beers.
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Bierspeciaal Café De Paas
16-A Dunne BierkadeSunny bar where one can choose out of wide selection of speciality beers.
We highly recommend trying their Mai Tai cocktail.
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Vavoom Tiki Room
29 Grote MarktWe highly recommend trying their Mai Tai cocktail.
Entertainment & Activities
Library and municipality of Den Haag. Also where one can find the tourist information centre.
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Central Library
68 SpuiLibrary and municipality of Den Haag. Also where one can find the tourist information centre.
Duindorp
A quieter vibe than the Northern Scheveningen beach.
Park for strolling, BBQ, the open air 'Parktheater' and the yearly host for the free open air festival 'Parkpop'.
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Zuiderpark
Park for strolling, BBQ, the open air 'Parktheater' and the yearly host for the free open air festival 'Parkpop'.
Indoor skiing, karts, ice skating (seasonal) and climbing activities.
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De Uithof
10 Jaap EdenwegIndoor skiing, karts, ice skating (seasonal) and climbing activities.
Everything Else
Balanzs
96C Laan van MeerdervoortAn easygoing yoga studio.
I-Paleistuin
PrinsessewalSmall but leafy park in the centre.
The oldest forest of Den Haag. Good for peaceful and quiet walks.
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Haagse Bos
The oldest forest of Den Haag. Good for peaceful and quiet walks.
Amateur Gardeners Association Madestein
59C MadepolderwegGood for walks and cycling.