The Hague Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Typical prices
- Budget meal€13.00≈ $14.85
- Mid-range meal€30.00≈ $34.27
- Cappuccino€3.00≈ $3.43
- Domestic beer€5.00≈ $5.71
- Taxi (per km)€2.30≈ $2.63
- Public transport ticket€3.20≈ $3.66
- Museum entry€17.50≈ $19.99
- Mid-range hotel (night)€130.00≈ $148.49
Food & Drink
- Restaurant BazarMiddle Eastern · $$
Eclectic Middle Eastern/North African restaurant near the beach, famous for its maximalist decor and generous mezze spreads.
- VlamingFrench/Dutch · $$$
Cozy canal-side restaurant near the Grote Kerk known for seasonal Dutch-French menus in an intimate dining room.
- Restaurant VermeerContemporary European · $$$$
Two-Michelin-starred restaurant inside the Kurhaus complex in Scheveningen, offering refined multi-course tasting menus.
- SimonzBrasserie · $$
All-day brasserie chain popular for breakfast and lunch, with a busy location near the Plein.
- KikkersFrench · $$$
Cozy French bistro near Denneweg known for classic dishes like steak tartare in a candlelit setting.
- Paard
Long-running concert venue and club hosting live bands and DJ nights across several rooms.
- Bar Botanique
Cocktail bar known for gin-forward drinks and a botanical, plant-filled interior near the Plein.
Culture & History
- Mauritshuis
Compact royal collection famous for holding Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Rembrandt's Anatomy Lesson.
- Escher in Het Paleis
Museum inside a former royal palace dedicated to the optical-illusion works of M.C. Escher.
- Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Museum holding the world's largest collection of Mondrian paintings, including his final unfinished work.
- Madurodam
Miniature park recreating Dutch landmarks at 1:25 scale, a favorite for families visiting The Hague.
- Filmhuis Den Haag
Arthouse cinema near the city center screening international and independent films.
- Prinsjesdag
Annual state opening of the Dutch parliament, with the King's golden carriage procession through the city to the Binnenhof.
- North Sea Jazz Festival
One of Europe's largest jazz festivals, held at the World Forum convention center with international headline acts.
Nature & Outdoors
- Scheveningen Beach
The Hague's main North Sea beach with a long boardwalk, pier, and beach clubs, a short tram ride from downtown.
- Kijkduin Beach
Quieter, more family-oriented beach south of Scheveningen with dunes and fewer crowds.
Active & Fun
- Basic-Fit Den Haag Centrum
Central budget gym chain location convenient for visitors staying near the city center.
- Zwemcomplex De Waterthor
Public swimming pool complex with indoor and outdoor pools near Zuiderpark.
- Madurodam
Miniature theme park of Dutch landmarks and cities built to 1:25 scale, combining sightseeing with light rides.