Discover The Hague's unique city centre

How nice that almost everything in the centre of The Hague is within walking distance of each other. Shop at large well-known chain shops near Grote Marktstraat, plop down on one of the many cosy squares and wander into the Mauritshuis, Escher in het Paleis or one of the other museums. You get to know a city in the city centre. Just like in The Hague!

You're now in the city centre:

Centrum Zeeheldenkwartier Regentessekwartier Statenkwartier Scheveningen Kijkduin Schilderswijk Binckhorst

Restaurants in The Hague city centre

Asian cuisine in The Hague

The Hague city centre has its own Chinatown brimming with fragrant and colourful restaurants. Vietnamese, Chinese, Indonesian, Indian, Japanese, Korean and the list goes on and on. You will find all these tokos, eateries and restaurants in these tasty lists.

Mediterranean restaurants

The most delicious dishes from the Mediterranean can be found in the centre of The Hague. Greek restaurants, the tastiest Italian spots or places where you can share tapas.

Special cuisines

Sometimes you crave something unique. A meal you don't eat every day. Think fine dining restaurants or catering establishments with dishes made from ingredients you have never heard of. There is also a handy overview for this category of restaurants.

Lover of Asian food? Then Chinatown is the place to be!

Milú - Driekhoekjes 15

Dining? A drink? Or rather lunch? Whatever you fancy: bar and restaurant Milú is always a good idea. The extensive menu and cocktail menu offers something for every taste.

Hotel Des Indes - Lange Voorhout 54-56

Upon entering, your mouth is sure to fall open in amazement. The splendour in Hotel des Indes never bores. This world-famous hotel on Lange Voorhout has a chic restaurant where you dine on class. Perfect for those looking for an unforgettable night out in The Hague.

Garuda - Kneuterdijk 18A

Indonesian cuisine but served in a genuine Ron Blaauw jacket. That's how you can describe the food at modern Garuda.

Feel like dining in style? Book a table at Hotel des Indes

More restaurants in the centre of The Hague

Shopping in the city centre of The Hague

The whole of The Hague consists of no less than 68 different shopping areas. Just imagine how many you can find in the city centre. Here are some of them for you:

Boutiques, galleries, antique and art shops on Noordeinde

The Noordeinde in The Hague is one of the most famous shopping areas in the Netherlands. Besides the Noordeinde Palace, the working palace of King Willem-Alexander, the Royal Shopping District is known for their cosy shopping offer full of well-known and exclusive fashion brands as well as art and specialty shops.

Imagine yourself in Milan, Moscow or Brussels

These cities above all have one: a great Passage. The most beautiful one is in The Hague. This historical monument dates from the 19th century and is the oldest covered shopping street in the Netherlands! Its architecture is spectacular and a feast for the eyes, so shopping in De Passage is not only fun, but also a cultural experience!

The focal point of the beautiful Passage: the roundabout

All well-known department stores and flagship stores in one place

Spuimarkt and Grote Marktstraat are the beating shopping heart of The Hague. Items like H&M, Bijenkorf, ZARA and Hema can be found here. The best place to start and end your shopping afternoon.

Shops you'll really only find in The Hague

Then you really have to go shopping in Hofkwartier. Prepare yourself for an inexplicable urge to buy because the shops here are all unique. Fashion boutiques for the gentleman and lady, concept stores, hip vintage shops and interior design shops and lots of shops you'll want to stock up on.

Hey, how beautiful is the Hofkwartier!

'Het Haagse stadshart ontvangt je ieder moment van de dag met open groengele armen'

Culture in the city centre of The Hague

The cultural offerings in the city centre showcase The Hague's diversity. See world-famous classical and modern art at the Mauritshuis, WEST or Escher in het Paleis, or enjoy an upcoming band on any given night at the intimate Paardcafé. Stroll into galleries or be amazed by the amount of art in public spaces. Art, music, theatre, dance and all other forms of culture come together in the heart of The Hague.