Delft and the Hague - Amsterdam Bruges and Brussels - page 248

Around Market Square (Markt): Delft's giant Market Square,
under the looming tower of the New Church, is a scenic spot for a
meal. Most of the places around here are interchangeable, but tucked
behind the Town Hall (across the square from the church) are some
good options that also have outdoor seating. De Sjees features an
interior that's a nice mix of new and old, with an atmosphere that's
mellow but still fun (€10 daily chalkboard special, €15-18 main
dishes, daily 10:00-24:00, Markt 5, tel. [phone]).
Asian: For a break from f lapjacks, try Daily Wok, a mod
Thai eatery serving up affordable but good food just a few steps
off Market Square (€4-7 meals, Mon-Sat 12:30-21:00, Sun 15:00-
21:00, Oude Langendijk 230, tel. [phone]).
TraNSPOrTaTION CONNECTIONS
From Delft to The Hague
There are two options for connecting these two cities, both depart-
ing from Delft's train station.
Tram #1 leaves from in front of the Delft station and clatters
through residential neighborhoods to The Hague. This connection
is frequent, comes with nice urban scenery, and delivers you right
to the center of The Hague's tourist zone, but it takes longer than
the train (runs about every 5 min, costs 5 strippenkaart strips, take
tram going in direction: Scheveningen Noorderstrand, get off after
about 30 min at The Hague's Centrum stop for TI, parliament
area, and most sights). You can continue on this tram directly to
the Peace Palace (Vredespaleis stop, about 5 min beyond Centrum
stop) or go all the way to the beach at Scheveningen (Kurhaus stop,
about 15 min beyond Centrum stop).
Regular trains depart from Delft's station for The Hague
(4/hr, 15 min, €2.30 one way, €3.60 round-trip). Get off at The
Hague's Central Station (CS), not the Hollands Spoor station
(HS). The train appears to be faster than the tram, but from The
Hague's Central Station it's still a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute
tram ride to reach the TI and tourist zone (for details, see “Arrival
in The Hague,” on next page).
By Train from Delft
From Delft, trains go to Amsterdam Central Station (4/hr, 60
min, some transfer in The Hague), Haarlem (2/hr direct, 40 min),
and Arnhem (2/hr, 1.75 hrs, transfer in The Hague; more with
transfers in Rotterdam and Utrecht).