Babylon Hotel Den Haag

Babylon Hotel Den Haag stands in the district around Den Haag Centraal, the city's main railway station, and its appeal is largely about position. The station is the hub for trains to Delft, Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Schiphol, and for the trams that run to the museum quarter and out to Scheveningen, so a stay here reduces the daily logistics of a trip to almost nothing. If you plan to day-trip to Delft and explore The Hague by tram, this is one of the most convenient bases in the city, and you can be in your room within minutes of stepping off the train. The surrounding area is a mix of office towers, transport links and newer buildings rather than the historic streets of the centre, which gives the hotel a more business-oriented feel than the grand hotels around Lange Voorhout. Rooms in hotels of this kind are typically modern and practical, with a desk, a good bed and a bathroom designed for short stays, and many have views across the city. Check the details for your dates for room types, breakfast, parking and facilities such as a restaurant, bar or fitness area, as these change with the rate you choose.

The Binnenhof, the Hofvijver and the Mauritshuis are a walk of roughly fifteen minutes from the station area, and trams cover the distance if the weather is poor. Escher in Het Paleis, Panorama Mesdag and the Kunstmuseum are reachable by tram within a short ride, and Scheveningen beach is about twenty minutes away.

For Delft, a train from the station takes around a quarter of an hour, so you can see Royal Delft and the Vermeer Centrum in a day and return for dinner. The hotel is therefore a good fit for visitors who plan to move around the region.

Choose the hotel for convenience rather than atmosphere. The district can feel quiet in the evening compared with the lively streets near the Plein or the seafront, and you will need to walk or take a tram to reach the best-known restaurants. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the tracks and the roads, and request a higher floor if the view matters. If you arrive late or leave early, for a flight from Schiphol, the position beside the station is a real advantage.

Babylon Hotel suits business travellers, rail-minded visitors and anyone who values transport links over historic charm. It is less suited to travellers who want a boutique stay in the old centre or a seaside holiday, for which Hotel Indigo, Hotel des Indes and the Scheveningen hotels are better choices. Compare rates for midweek and weekend stays, as business hotels often drop their prices at weekends, which can make this a bargain base for a city break.