The Hague

Shopping

Some places you keep in your heart forever. The Hague is one of them: the best of both worlds. A city of peace and justice. Of city and beach. Of new styles and old masters. Of shops and palaces. Of exotic cuisine and Dutch fishing harbors. There is plenty to experience in this diverse city! And all just a stone’s throw from Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim - Leiden.

Shopping

For a day of shopping, the city center of The Hague is the place to be. Famous department stores and major retail chains are within walking distance of trendy fashion boutiques and concept stores. Exclusive local shops can be found in the Hofkwartier, Noordeinde, and on Denneweg. A fun spot to visit is the renovated Foodhallen in the Haagse Bluf shopping court, featuring twelve food stands and two bars. Looking for bargains? Be sure to visit the Haagse Markt, the largest multicultural open-air market in Europe, open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

Most stores in the city center are open from 10:00 to 18:00, but department stores such as Bijenkorf and Primark have longer opening hours. Thursday is shopping evening in the city center, and most stores are also open on shopping Sundays.

Museums

The Hague has many interesting museums, including the Mauritshuis, where you can see the Girl with a Pearl Earring, and the Gemeentehuis Den Haag. Many museums in The Hague offer guided tours, scavenger hunts, and activities for children. Other fun places to visit are the Museon, Omniversum, Madurodam, and the stunning underwater world at Sea Life in Scheveningen.

Public transport

You can reach The Hague in 36 minutes by train from NS Station Sassenheim, which is only a 10-minute walk from our hotel. A sprinter train departs every half hour, taking you directly to NS Station Den Haag Centraal. You need an OV-chipkaart with balance to travel by public transport, available from the machine at NS Station Sassenheim or online at www.ns.nl. From Den Haag Centraal, the city center is easily reached on foot.

If you have limited mobility, you can also take the tram. From NS Station Den Haag Centraal, take Tram 6 towards Den Haag Leyenburg. The best stops are Tramhalte Spui or Tramhalte Grote Markt. Plan your journey via HTM.

Parking

If you prefer to drive, there are several parking options in The Hague. You can park (paid) at Interparking Helicon opposite Central Station, Interparking Museumkwartier in the historic Museum Quarter, or at one of the Q-Park garages in the city center.

Scheveningen also offers many parking options. To park near the beach and boulevard, use the parking garage at Strandweg.

Bike rental

Exploring The Hague by bike is also possible. Bikes can be rented at Haagsche Stadsfiets.

Prefer to start your bike route from the hotel? Reserve one of our top-quality bikes at the hotel reception.