What are the best things to do in The Hague?
Top picks in The Hague include Bredius Museum, Park Clingendael, Westbroekpark. See the full list and itinerary on this The Hague travel guide.
Photo: Zairon · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit The Hague
Travel guide for The Hague, Netherlands — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
The Hague is a stop in Netherlands, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 1 days. If time is short, prioritise Bredius Museum, Park Clingendael, Westbroekpark instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 120–250 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in The Hague
1
Bredius Museum
2
Park Clingendael
3
Westbroekpark
Budget travel
Free things to do in The Hague
Park Clingendael
Westbroekpark
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
The Hague itinerary (1 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Bredius Museum
- Visit Park Clingendael
- Visit Westbroekpark
- Eat at 't Achterommetje
Budget
The Hague trip cost
Budget
USD 55–90
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 120–250
per person / day
Luxury
USD 290–475+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in The Hague, Netherlands. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for The Hague
Estimated total (USD)
$3,125
≈ $1,563 per person · $446 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $185/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match The Hague mid-range ground costs (budget 55–90 · mid 120–250 · luxury 290–475+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
't Achterommetje
A nice place for a standard Dutch lunch or a coffee.
Isaku Iki
This Indonesian place has restaurant area and take-away service.
Dudok
Dudok lies right opposite the Binnenhof and is quite popular with politicians and the public out shopping.
Irodion
Greek restaurant in the city centre. It is made up of two restaurants; the first one is fast food take out, where you can get the ubiquitous
Dagelijks Lekker
Sandwiches.
Chinny Broodjes
Surnamese.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
easyHotel den Haag
easyHotels are a sister hotel chain to the no-frills airline easyJet, and run along similar principles - only the accommodation in the (very
Holiday Inn Express The Hague - Parliament
The HIExpress is right off the Plein and has breakfast and WiFi included in the room prices. Be aware that some rooms face the rather small
Ibis Den Haag City Centre
A fairly standard ibis hotel with a central location, with some rooms overlooking the busy Jan Hendrikstraat with trams, while others the pe
Novotel Den Haag Centrum
Located in the Passage shopping centre and right across the street from the Binnenhof.
Novotel Suites Den Haag City Centre
Located in a funky-looking new shopping passage between the Spui and the Grote Markt, this Novotel is composed of single-room "suites" offer
Shopping
- De Bijenkorf
- De Passage
- Denneweg
- Haagse Bluf
- Haagse Markt
- Noordeinde
Nightlife
- De Grote Markt
- Boterwaag
- September
- Supermarkt
- VaVoom Tikiroom
- Zeta
Museums & culture
- Bredius Museum
In pictures
The Hague gallery
Photos: Zairon, Kasteelbeer, Ralf Roletschek (talk) - Fahrradtechnik auf fahrradmonteur.de, CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, GraphyArchy — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
The Hague travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit The Hague?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in The Hague?
Plan at least 1 days in The Hague for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in The Hague?
Popular stays in The Hague include easyHotel den Haag, Holiday Inn Express The Hague - Parliament, Ibis Den Haag City Centre. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to The Hague cost?
On the ground in The Hague (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 55–90 per person per day, mid-range about 120–250, and luxury about 290–475+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in The Hague, Netherlands. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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