Shopping

Local shopping

The Hague is a great place to shop. You will find beautiful department stores, the well-known shops but (thankfully) also many unique, local shops. But what are these shops you really only find in The Hague? 9 tips for local shops in The Hague.

1 P.W. Akkerman - Passage 15

Located in the old part of the Passage is Akkerman: The Hague's oldest pen shop. They sell classic fountain pens and lots of colours of ink inspired by The Hague with funny names like 'Shocking Blue' and 'Parkpop Purple'.

Not to be missed in The Hague Passage: P.W. Akkerman.

2 Paagman - Lange Poten 41 & Frederik Hendriklaan 217

Paagman is more than just an extensive bookstore. You can attend lectures, for children there is Villa Paagman with books and toys and in the café you can read your new acquisition over a fresh coffee. You will find this fine shop in both the Statenkwartier and the city centre of The Hague.

Paagman is one of the finest bookstores in The Hague with no less than two branches.

3 Little Green Shop - Prins Hendrikstraat 103

In the trendy 'Zeeheldenkwartier' full of unique shops sits this green gem. You will find vintage clothes and accessories, plants and products by local designers. Little Green Shop is a small, sustainable department store.

Little Green Shop Zeeheldenkwartier Bar & Zo

Little Green Shop is a small green department store.

4 Op z’n Kop - Prinsestraat 112

'Op z'n kop' (Upside down) is a cosy shop full of crockery, cheerful flower paintings, brocante furniture and vintage accessories. Owner Marcel knows how to find the most beautiful treasures. You can also enjoy a high tea here.

In this atmospheric crammed shop, you'll want everything. But really everything!

5 The Fine Store - Thomsonlaan 1

The Fine Store is a beautiful minimalist shop featuring sustainable and exceptional design made from pure materials. From furniture to accessories, the entire collection is curated with taste. Secretly buy the whole shop here.

This gorgeous designer shop is well worth the detour!

Local shopping is sustainable shopping!

6 Uptown - Prinsestraat 2

This one is for men. Uptown is a unique menswear and streetwear retailer. Are you looking for a fashionable item that not every man has? Uptown will find a suitable answer for you.

In Prinsestraat, you will find Uptown.

7 Bonbon-Atelier Westerbeek - Van Slingelandtstraat 121

Best artisanal chocolate in the Statenkwartier? Then many the Hague residents will quickly say 'Westerbeek'. Before you even enter, the smell of the tastiest chocolates wafts towards you. Highly recommended? The whipped cream truffles!

There's no way you can resist this, right?

8 Magasin Horaz | Anna Pauwlonaplein 11

The extraordinary Magasin Horaz is a small colourful department store full of handmade items by Dutch designers and artists.

Small but so nice this unique Hague mini department store.

9 The Hague Info Store - Koningin Julianaplein 10

The Hague Info Store sells Hague products such as locally brewed Haags Bier, Haags Zaad and specialty coffee. Not to mention the popular Eau Eau Carafe. All products are great as gifts or to keep for yourself as souvenirs.