Where to Stay in The Hague for World Forum Theater – Your Complete Guide
Planning a visit to World Forum Theater in The Hague this December or January? Whether you are coming for one night or making a full weekend of it, choosing the right place to stay makes all the difference. Here is everything you need to know to make your visit to The Hague one to remember.
Where is World Forum Theater in The Hague?
World Forum Theater is located in the Scheveningen district of The Hague, one of the city’s most dynamic areas, close to the beach, the Kunstmuseum and Madurodam. It is easily reachable from the city centre by tram in around 15 to 20 minutes, making it the perfect reason to base yourself in the heart of the city and enjoy everything The Hague has to offer before and after the show.
Where to stay in The Hague for World Forum Theater
For visitors who want more than just a bed for the night, voco The Hague on Kneuterdijk is the ideal base. Located in the heart of the city, steps from the Royal Quarter, the Binnenhof and the Peace Palace, the hotel offers a warm, individual stay with the reliability of IHG Hotels & Resorts.
From voco The Hague, World Forum Theater is reachable by tram in approximately 15 minutes. Tram lines running from the city centre connect directly to the Scheveningen area, making getting to and from the venue straightforward and stress free.
Staying in the city centre also means you are within walking distance of The Hague’s best restaurants, museums and cultural landmarks – so you can make a full day of your visit rather than arriving just for the show.
What to do in The Hague before the show
The Hague is one of the most underrated cities in the Netherlands, and a show at World Forum Theater is the perfect excuse to explore it properly.
Here are some highlights worth building your day around:
Escher in het Paleis — a fascinating museum dedicated to the work of M.C. Escher, housed in a former royal palace.
Mauritshuis — home to Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring and one of the finest collections of Dutch Golden Age painting in the world. A short walk from voco The Hague.
Binnenhof — the heart of Dutch politics and one of the most photographed squares in the country. Right on your doorstep.
Lange Voorhout — in December, this elegant boulevard transforms into one of the most atmospheric Christmas markets in the Netherlands.
Scheveningen Beach — arrive early and take a bracing winter walk along the North Sea coast before the evening begins. Wild, wide and worth it.
Where to eat and drink in The Hague before World Forum Theater
Lunch
Before an evening show, a good lunch sets the tone for the day. Botanica at voco The Hague serves fresh, seasonal dishes in a light-filled botanical setting, the perfect midday stop before an afternoon of exploring the city.
Drinks before the show
Ultramarijn Wonderbar, also at voco The Hague, is one of the city’s most distinctive bars. Inspired by seafaring adventure and steampunk design, it is the ideal spot for a pre-show cocktail. Open from early evening, it gives you everything you need to start the night on a high note before heading to the venue.
After the show
One of the great advantages of staying in the city centre is that the evening does not have to end when the curtain falls. Return to Ultramarijn for a nightcap in a space that feels nothing like a hotel bar and everything like the best bar in The Hague.
How to get from voco The Hague to World Forum Theater
By tram: approximately 15 minutes from the city centre. Tram lines connecting Kneuterdijk to the Scheveningen area run frequently throughout the evening.
By taxi or rideshare: approximately 10 minutes depending on traffic.
By bike: The Hague is one of the most cycle-friendly cities in the Netherlands. The route from the city centre to World Forum takes around 20 minutes and passes some of the city’s most beautiful streets.
