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The Hague (Den Haag,
's Gravenhage)
Officially known as 's-Gravenhage (the count's domain), the Dutch seat of government and the home of the Netherland's royal family is called Den Haag by the Dutch, La Haye in French and The Hague in English. The 750 year-old city is a complete contrast to Amsterdam with quite tree-lined streets, impressive royal residences, imposing embassies and the nearby beach resort of Scheveningen.
Practical information
The Hague Tourist Information Centre (VVV)
Koningin Julianaplein 30, The Hague
Tel (06) 34 03 50 51
EMBASSIES & CONSULATES
Australian Consulate
Carnegieln 12, The Hague
Tel (070) 310 8200
Canadian Consulate
Sophialn 7, The Hague
Tel (070) 361 4111
New Zealand Consulate
Mauritskade 25, The Hague
Tel (070) 347 9324
Coming & going
The Hague is served by two stations, Den Haag HS and CS. HS (Hollands Spoor) station is located about a 20 minute walk south of the centre while the CS (Centraal Station) is right in the centre. Make sure you get off at the right one. The Hague is withing easy reach of Amsterdam, Schipol Airport, Rotterdam and Utrecht with all these places within an hours train journey. Eurolines and Hoverspeed buses leave from Anna van Bueren Straat near the Centraal Station. If you're planning on visiting Delft, you have the choice of taking the train (5 minutes) or the more frequent tram (30 minutes) from Centraal Station.
Local transport
The public transport network is made up of trams and buses. You'll probably find trams the more useful of the two with direct trams linking Centraal Station to both Scheveningen (No 7) and Delft (No 1).
Hostel accommodation
Jorplace Beach Hostel
Keizerstraat 296, 2584 BN Scheveningen
Tram 1 (stop: Keizerstraat) Bus 23 (stop: Keizerstraat)
Tel (070) 338 3270
Stayokay Den Haag
Scheepmakersstraat 27, 2515 VA Den Haag
Tram 11, 12, 15 (stop: Rijswijkseplein (Zuid)); 17 (stop: Rijswijkseplein (Noord)) Bus 28 (stop: Rijswijkseplein (Zuid))
Tel (070) 315 78 88
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