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The Hague Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city and municipality in the Netherlands, seat of the Dutch government

About The Hague

Internationally, The Hague is often known as the "judicial capital of the world" due to the many international courts that are located in the city. Among these are the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and, since 2004, the International Criminal Court. Beside these institutions, The Hague is home to more than 150 international organizations, and to many EU institutions, multinational companies and embassies. This gave the city a distinct international character — one that is noticeably different from Amsterdam. Rather than having the many foreign tourists and fortune-seekers attracted by Amsterdam's reputation for excitement and liberalism, The Hague generally has more expatriates working and living in the city because of the numb

Top Attractions in The Hague

Explore the best things to see and do in The Hague:

  • ADO Den Haag
  • Begraafplaats Oud Eik en Duinen
  • Binnenhof
  • Boat trips The Hague
  • Bredius Museum
  • Crossing Border Festival
  • Den Haag Sculptuur
  • Denneweg

Where to Eat in The Hague

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Baladi Manouche
  • 🍴Bodega de Posthoorn
  • 🍴Bogor
  • 🍴Bumbu Jawa
  • 🍴Calla's
  • 🍴Chinny Broodjes

Where to Stay in The Hague

  • 🏨Carlton Ambassador Hotel
  • 🏨Crowne Plaza The Hague - Promenade
  • 🏨easyHotel den Haag
  • 🏨Hilton The Hague
  • 🏨Holiday Inn Express The Hague - Parliament
  • 🏨Hotel des Indes

The Hague Travel Guide Sections

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