2 nights, 3 days
The Hague 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)
A 3-day route through The Hague grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.
Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026
The whole route at a glance
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DAY 1
Around Mauritshuis · Museums & galleries·Nature
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningMauritshuis
Museums & galleries
A compact museum in The Hague housing a carefully curated collection of masterpieces. Visitors can view Vermeer's "View of Delft" and works by Rembrandt up close.
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After lunchMuseum Bredius
Museums & galleries · 0.1 km from the previous stop
A small museum in the heart of The Hague, home to a collection of 17th-century paintings and prints left by art historian Abraham Bredius. Its interior recreates an 18th-century townhouse, offering a glimpse of period life as well.
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AfternoonHofvijver
Nature · 0.1 km from the previous stop
Hofvijver is a small lake in the center of The Hague, facing the Binnenhof and the Mauritshuis. It's a pleasant place for a walk, with a small island on the water set against the surrounding buildings.
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EveningPulchri Studio
Museums & galleries · 0.2 km from the previous stop
Pulchri Studio is a Dutch artists' society and exhibition space based in The Hague. It's a place to view paintings and get a feel for the local art scene.
DAY 2
Around Nieuwe Kerk Delft · Temples & religious sites·Museums & galleries
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningNieuwe Kerk Delft
Temples & religious sites
A Protestant church on Delft's Markt square that serves as the royal burial vault of the House of Orange. William I and other members of the royal family are laid to rest here.
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After lunchVermeer Centre
Museums & galleries · 0.1 km from the previous stop
An exhibition space introducing the work of Johannes Vermeer and his contemporaries. It's a great place to explore his art and historical context in depth.
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AfternoonSaint Hippolytus Chapel
Temples & religious sites · 0.2 km from the previous stop
This chapel is considered one of the oldest buildings in Delft. It has been a protected national heritage site since 1967.
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EveningOude Kerk
Temples & religious sites · 0.2 km from the previous stop
A Gothic-style Protestant church in the Netherlands. Its 75-meter brick tower leans about 2 meters off vertical, making for a distinctive sight.
DAY 3
Around Huis ten Bosch · Castles & palaces·Views & landmarks
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningHuis ten Bosch
Castles & palaces
One of the official residences of the Dutch royal family in The Hague, it has served as the residence of Queen Beatrix since 1981. Along with the city's other royal palace, it offers a glimpse into the royal family's history.
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After lunchHoftoren
Views & landmarks · 2 km from the previous stop
Hoftoren is a 29-story high-rise and a landmark of The Hague, the city's third-tallest building. It houses the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, making it a symbol of the skyline.
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AfternoonBezuidenhout
Shopping & districts · 1.7 km from the previous stop
A neighborhood near The Hague Central Station, centered around the Beatrixkwartier financial district with streets branching out from it. It's a pleasant area for a stroll, offering a taste of city life.
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EveningHaagse Bos
Shopping & districts · 1.2 km from the previous stop
This forest stretches from the old town of The Hague to the edge of Wassenaar and is one of the oldest surviving forests in the Netherlands. It's a green escape in the city, perfect for walking or cycling.
Where to stay for this itinerary
Around Mauritshuis, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.
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Holiday Inn Express The Hague - Parliament 3-star
0.1 km
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Staybridge Suites The Hague - Parliament 4-star
0.2 km · 's-Gravenhage
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Townhouse Hotel Den Haag
0.2 km · 's-Gravenhage
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Novotel Den Haag City Centre
0.3 km · 's-Gravenhage
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The Ald
0.3 km · 's-Gravenhage
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Corona
0.3 km · 's-Gravenhage
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