The Best Hotels The Netherlands
The Hague
The fourth largest city in the Netherlands and the city where the Parliament is located. Lots of different things to do ( from musea to entertainment) and fun shopping in this classy royal city.
Also a good base for for visiting Gouda or Rotterdam.
And with the tram it takes less than 30 minutes to reach the beach in Scheveningen or the historic city of Delft, known for its pottery.
Exhibition of famous works from Rembrandt, Vermeer (Girl with the Pearl Earring) and Rubens and ‘The Goldfinch’ from Carel Fabritius. More info...
Madurodam
A detailed miniature model ( scale 1:25) presentation of many historical sites and landmarks of the Netherlands in a large open air park. With playgrounds for children and many interactive activities. More info
Binnenhof, Parliament, Ridderzaal
The Binnenhof is where the Dutch parliament is seated, the oldest parliamentary parlor in the world that is still in use. The Binnenhof is open to the public. You can also visit the beautiful Ridderzaal or book a guided tour.
The most important works and tessellations of the famous graphic artist Escher’s (1898-1972) are exhibited in de former Winter Palace of Queen Emma. More info...
Surrounded by a huge painting that is painted in a cylinder it feels like you are in Scheveningen in the 19th century. Hendrik Willem Mesdag painted this seascape in 1881 and with more than 14 meters high and 120 meters in circumference it is the oldest panaroma in the world that is still in its original location. Vincent van Gogh was one of the guests at its opening.
The Peace Palace
The International Court of Justice resides in this beautiful building. You can visit the palace and walk through the beautiful gardens.
The Noordeinde Palace
Work palace of King Willem-Alexander. The beautiful garden is open to the public.
Virtual reality attractions and films projected on a enormous dome screen that surrounds the audience. More info
Shopping
If you like shopping, The Hague is the place to visit. Many cozy streets with antiques, design and fashion. Worth a visit are the Hofkwartier (around Noordeinde Palace), Prinsestraat for art and design and on the Lange Voorhout there is a weekly antiques and book market.
The oldest shopping arcade in the Netherlands is The Hague Passage (UNESCO monument), built in 1885 for fancy shopping. A nice department store is the Bijenkorf.
30 Minutes by train from The Hague
Known for its important international port, but also for its modern architecture (Cube Homes, Market Hall and Erasmus Bridge). On top of the the Euromast you have a wide view of the city and the harbour.
Rotterdam - Delft - 15 minutes by train,
The Hague - Delft- 12 minutes by train or tramline 1
Old historic city, known for its Delft Blue Pottery (More info Museum / Factory Royal Delft). and birthplace of Johannes Vermeer. In the New Church (central market square) you can find the tomb of William of Orange (1584) and various members of the Royal House.
The Beestenmarkt ( where cattle was traded) was traditionally the center of the city and is now a cozy square with cafes, terraces and restaurants.
20 minutes by train from The Hague
12th Century town with canals and famous for the Gouda Cheese ( and syrup waffles) with the 15th-century town hall and the Goudse Waag, where the cheese used to be weighed and traded. Nowadays, it houses a museum.
Gouda - Windmills Kinderdijk - Rotterdam
Take the train to Gouda, visit the cheese market and stay overnight. The next day hire a bike (20 km to Kinderdijk) or take a bus and visit the mills of Kinderdijk (stay overnight), then bike to Rotterdam or take the waterbus ( you can bring your bike on the boat) and then back to The Hague.
20 minutes by tram from The Hague
A lively beach side resort with a 400 meter’s long Pier, running into the North Sea and the famous Kurhaus, build in 1818 as a bathing house, now transformed in a luxurious 5 star hotel with a spectacular interior.
Hotels City Centre
Bacán Bed & Breakfast
Molenstraat 39A, 2513 BJ The Hague
120 Euro (excl. breakfast). Bed and breakfast in a monumental building in the historical Hofkwartier with its small cozy streets. With two luxurious rooms with private bathroom and with shared terrace and lounge. Shops and restaurants nearby. With a view of the Noordeinde Palace and its gardens. Very hospitable owners. Less than 20 minutes by tram to the train station.
La Paulowna Boutique Hotel
Anna Paulownaplein 3, 2518 BK The Hague
150 euros. Luxury boutique hotel in a mansion with 5 spacious and bright rooms with private bathroom and some with seating area. With restaurant and terrace. In the ‘Zeeheldenkwartier’, a neighborhood with nice shopping streets between the beach of Scheveningen and the city centre. The hotel has bikes for rent.
Residenz Stadslogement
Sweelinckplein 35, 2517 GN The Hague
110 Euro. Quietly situated small boutique hotel in a 19th century mansion originally built for wealthy emigrants returning from the East Indies. With stylish chic furnished rooms, some with balcony. There are also apartments. Delicious breakfast and a very hospitable reception. 20 minutes by tram from Den Haag Central station, 15 minutes to the city centre and 10 minutes to the beach of Scheveningen.
The Collector Hotel
52 Haagsche Bluf, 2511 CP The Hague
130 Euro. Nice trendy hotel in the city center. With bar and terrace and stylishly furnished rooms. The hotel is located in a neighborhood of The Hague with buildings designed in historic and modern style ( copycat façades from various Dutch cities) with specialties shops, brand clothing and restaurants (food hallen).
Sleep & Stay Floris IV
Piet Heinstraat 78, 2518 CK The Hague
85 Euro. Two rooms in this bed and breakfast with private bathroom and shared living room and kitchen facilities. If you sleep with four persons or more you can book it as an apartment. Delicious breakfast and helpful owners. 20 minutes by tram to the train station, a 10 minutes walk to the center.
Stadsvilla Hotel Mozaic
Laan Copes van Cattenburch 38, 2585 GB The Hague
From 90 Euro. Very good reviews for this hotel housed in two 19th century buildings in the Archipel neighborhood, between the city centre and the beach of Scheveningen. Different types of rooms (from smaller rooms to suites).
10 minutes by tram from Den Haag central station, 15 minutes by tram to Scheveningen
Scheveningen
A lively seaside resort with many restaurants and entertainment. Known for its 400 meter’s long Pier, running into the North Sea, and the famous Kurhaus, build in 1818 as a bathing house, now transformed in a luxurious 5 star hotel with a spectacular interior.
30 minutes by tram or bus from The Hague CS
Nearby:
Sealife Centrum - a spectacular aquarium
Madurodam - An open air miniature model park where you can walk around the Netherlands in 2 hours
If you want to pamper yourself on something special, you can also sleep on the Pier of Scheveningen
Or enjoy luxury in the Kurhaus (from 110 euros 2 persons)
