Is The Hague Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

The Hague is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. Like any major city, it has areas that are more or less secure, but the crime rate is relatively low overall. Always use common sense, keep an eye on your belongings especially in crowded areas, and try to avoid walking alone in quiet or poorly lit areas late at night. The local police are friendly and helpful, and English is widely spoken. Public transport is also reliable and safe, and taxi services are regulated and can be trusted.

Safety rating

4.1 /5

Based on 5 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4.3 /5

Based on 18 experiences from local women

The Hague is currently ranked #95 safest place in Netherlands for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is The Hague?

Safety at night:Safe

The Hague is generally quite safe at night, especially in the well-lit and populated areas. Crime rate is comparatively lower than many other major European cities. It's suggested to stay in central areas where there are people around even late at night. Though, as in any city, it’s important to stay alert, avoid quiet and poorly lit streets especially when you're alone, and always be aware of your surroundings.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in The Hague is generally very safe. The trams and buses are regularly monitored and service is reliable. Most locals use public transportation for their everyday transport, including late hours. There might be occasional instances of pickpocketing or minor incidents, but these are quite rare. It's recommended to stay aware of your surroundings, especially during peak times when the trams or buses are crowded. Overall, it's an efficient, clean, and safe way to get around for a solo female traveler.

Street harassment:Low

The Hague, like most cities in the Netherlands, is generally safe and respectful towards women. Street harassment is not common and it is largely perceived as a comfortable and secure place for solo female travelers. It is recommended to remain aware of your surroundings regardless, as one would in any city around the world.

Petty crimes:Low

The Hague is generally safe and has a low risk of petty crimes such as pick-pocketing or bag-snatching, particularly when compared to other major European cities. However, caution should still be taken, especially in crowded places, public transport, and tourist hotspots.

Is The Hague worth visiting?

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 5 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.2/5

Safety

4.1/5

Food

3.7/5

Budget-friendly

3.4/5

Couple travel

I felt very safe and would recommend visiting the pier in Scheveningen. We had very delicious breakfast and visited amazing bars as well. The overall experience was great because The Hague has a lot to offer

Posted: August 28, 2024

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Czech Republic

Family travel

The Hague is one of the most safest towns I have ever been in. The local people were very nice and kind. They were helpful. The food is great and there are many fun activities to visit, such as pubs, the beach and many other things. Would 100% recommend.

Posted: August 5, 2024Experienced: May, 2024

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Solo travel

During the day time I felt pretty safe, at night time you have to look out for yourself but that’s how it always is. Overall I had no negative experiences, there’s a lot of culture and art that you can check out!

Posted: June 20, 2024

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Solo travel

I spent a week in The Hague last summer and I really liked it there. It's smaller and less crowded than Amsterdam, and cycling made me feel safe and comfortable (I was too nervous to try it on the day I was in Amsterdam).

Posted: September 12, 2023

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Solo travel

The Hague was my favorite city. Amazing art museums, shops, historical buildings, very diverse. Close to Scheveningen beach, which was really worth visiting. I had mixed feelings about safety in this place.

Posted: July 16, 2023

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Is The Hague safe for women?

Safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 18 local experiences

Crime index

1.5 /5

Based on 18 local experiences

Grace

Reminder that I am a 177cm white woman, which fits into the local population demographic, and so I cannot speak to other experiences however I feel safe and walk home from bars or clubs at 2-4am with no issue. I think even just speaking on the phone helps if you’re ever worried, and police are often around in nighttime places.

Posted: January 12, 2025

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Iris

During the daytime I never have the feeling I’m unsafe, people are very nice and loving. In the evening I also don’t feel unsafe, but there is a change in what kind of people go outside. But I never experienced something bad.

Posted: January 12, 2025

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Hi! My name is Djonie, i'm from the Netherlands. I'm following a food related study right now, hopefully i'll graduate this summer! I love the Netherlands, but i want to do things, experience life and explore other countries and cultures! I'm pretty calm and coolheaded but i want to get out of my habit of staying home and not going anywhere. I'm planning to to volunteer work after my graduation, thinking of somewhere in Asia 🗺️ I'd love to go back packing too but i need to start somewhere, right?

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Hi everyone!! I am currently interrailing with my girlfriend around Italy Austria and Switzerland! We had a lot of last minute changed in our plans and are mostly now looking for last minute couches and meet ups. Together we just did a summer school in Athens where we shot a documentary about community organised cultural spaces in Athens and since then we have been on the road for over a month to celebrate my girlfriend’s graduation! Hit us up!! A little about me then: I am Ylvali, a 22 year old from Sweden currently studying in The Hague. I love to meet new people and to be surrounded by light hearted and curious people, especially other women! I travel to learn about the different ways life can be experienced and this is what I seek here as well. I find travelling infinitely more interesting when you have locals around to peak into what they like and hate in a city, how they socialize and meet their friends, what their favourite spots to eat are, and everything in between. As I’d like to think that liking to travel is not a personality trait, my other hobbies consist of all things creative- I paint, draw, make jewellery, do graphics and more. And also designing and occasionally giving out tattoos to friends but that’s a story for another day. I also love reading and writing and going to the cinemas, especially smaller independent cinemas! If you’re open to going on long walks that will take double the estimated time because we can’t stop talking and laughing, swimming in lakes and waterfalls, chasing sunsets, we will probably get along well!!! I would love to connect and visit or host you:)