location.beaches.districts_subtitle
Historic core with Binnenhof parliament and Mauritshuis museum.
Beach resort with pier, promenade, and seafood restaurants.
Trendy neighborhood with shops, cafes, and antiques.
Elegant area near Peace Palace with embassies.
Average temperature by month
location.payment.subtitle
Nearly CASHLESS like Netherlands! OVpay contactless transit. Many shops card-only. iDEAL dominant online. Cash declining fast but acceptance law coming 2027.
Uses Euro. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT! International Court of Justice, Peace Palace, royal residence. HTM public transport accepts OVpay contactless cards/phones. iDEAL dominates online payments - direct bank transfers. Debit cards (Maestro, V-Pay) most popular in-store. Credit cards less common. 4.8% stores PIN-only (2024). Cash acceptance declining - law requiring acceptance pending 2027. Tikkie popular for bill splitting. ATMs decreasing due to contactless rise. Diplomatic city - very modern infrastructure!
Service included. 5-10% appreciated for good service. Round up cafe bills.