The Hague

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The Hague is where city elegance meets coastal calm. Known for its wide boulevards, lush green spaces, and vibrant cultural scene, this sophisticated city offers a relaxed, refined lifestyle just steps from the sea. With museums, galleries, and theatres around every corner - not to mention a thriving food and coffee culture - this city effortlessly balances work and leisure.

Looking for a central apartment close to all the action, or a quiet, contemporary space near the dunes? Whether you're staying for a few weeks or settling in longer term, the serviced apartments YOSAA provides in The Hague combine comfort, style, and convenience - making you feel at home from day one.

Explore your options today and find the space that suits your life in The Hague.

About The Hague

The Hague: There is a reason behind almost every city name and there is something funny going on with the name of this city. First, why does it have ‘the’ in front of the name? Apparently the locals are to blame for this. People who live in The Hague never stopped using the old-fashioned way of pronouncing the name of the city, which refers to its medieval use. The official Dutch name of the city is Den Haag and comes from ‘Des Graven Hage’ which means ‘the counts’ hedge’. The Dutch noblemen (The Counts of Holland) loved to hunt particularly in this area, hence the name.

Another remarkable thing about the city’s name is that the English and Dutch versions are not the same (The Hague versus Den Haag). Names of countries and cities usually don’t change in other languages to prevent confusion. But like the city Vienna (Wien in German and Wenen in Dutch) The Hague also has multiple names, which is good to realize to avoid confusion on the highway for example.

There are a lot of international people working in The Hague. This is the result of the fact that The Hague houses most of the Embassy in the Netherlands and that the Dutch government is also based here. All these expats and their families need housing in The Hague of course, and we love to help them find their home here. ServicedApartments.nl has a broad selection of expat housing in The Hague. Browse through our website for more information about our housing and services and if you get the chance visit the yearly I am Expat Fair in The Hague. This is an international one-day event designed to connect and support the expat community in The Hague (and other places in the Netherlands).

When living in The Hague

Living in The Hague means you are living in a Royal city and so it is known as ‘the Royal City by the sea’. The Dutch royal family has multiple residential Palaces and work Palaces in the city. Keep an eye out for the coat of arms on some of the shops in The Hague. This shows that the Dutch Royal family selected those shops to deliver their goods to the Royal family. Another ‘fun’ fact about the Royals in The Hague is that the third Tuesday in September is ‘Prinsjesdag’ (Prince’s day). Every year on that day the Dutch government announces the new plans and budget for the coming year, read to the people by the King. This means the start of a new political year. By tradition, the King and Queen arrive after a ride through the city in a golden carriage drawn by six horses. For the ladies, this day also means it’s ‘hoedjesdag’ (hat day) since it’s a tradition to wear a special hat to the ceremony. Mark this day on the calendar and pay extra attention to the extravagant hats that the women are wearing.

Due to its history and Royal ties The Hague’s city centre has beautiful and classy old architecture. However, they did not hold back on combining the older buildings with modern architecture, making it an attractive city for many. The international character of the city also adds to its appeal and makes it an easy city for expats to adapt to – not just for individuals, but also for families with kids. This is why The Hague has the highest concentration of international schools in the Netherlands for example.

Lastly, it is not just the royalness, its international character or the good international schools that make living in The Hague so pleasant. If you are seeking some relaxation, The Hague also has plenty to offer: Discover the great parks such as the Haagse Bos, a huge park in the heart of the city or feed your passion for retail therapy and go shopping in the cute little boutiques in the city centre. End your day with a tasty dinner in one of the trendy bars/restaurants. Though, maybe the very best way to relax in this city is by enjoying The Hague Beach (Scheveningen). Stroll along the 4-kilometre coastline, soak up the sun in one of the popular beach clubs or seek adventure and practice your surfing skills!

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