Rental homes in The Hague

As the seat of the Dutch government and home to several international institutions, The Hague has a large international community. The International Court of Justice sits in the Peace Palace, and the International Criminal Court and Europol are also based here. Many expats and diplomats rent in the city, so furnished apartments are more common than in most Dutch cities.

Renters often look in the Statenkwartier, the Zeeheldenkwartier and Duinoord, all within cycling distance of the centre. Scheveningen, right on the coast, suits people who want the beach close by, while Bezuidenhout is handy for Den Haag Centraal. Students at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and at Leiden University's campus in The Hague mostly look for rooms near the centre. Trains connect the city with Delft, Leiden, Rotterdam and Amsterdam, and RandstadRail runs to Zoetermeer and Rotterdam.

Listings use three terms you should know. Gemeubileerd means furnished. Gestoffeerd usually means floors and curtains but no furniture. Kaal means an empty shell, sometimes without flooring. Ask for an inventory list so you know what you are paying for.