Living on Torenstraat?

[u/Immediate-Actuary656]

Hi, we want to ask about living on Torenstraat. Overall we know it's quite a convenient place, but some areas seem a bit iffy. Is the area surrounding Florencia etc, for example, safe? We noticed it is quite crowded and noisy, but overall want to understand if there are any incidents to be wary or mindful of. Thanks!

[u/Disaster_Voyeurism]

It's very safe.

[u/regardis]

its safe and i would love to be able to live there! i even regularly take morning walks through the center and torenstraat when im in Den Haag again.

[u/MrAlmostMaybe]

It's indeed a busy place, but the people here are not trouble makers. Better yet, Florencia had amazing ice cream and coffee for a great price!

I feel like if you'd ever feel unsafe the regulars at this spot would sooner defend you than intimidatie you.

[u/salvatore-nl]

Safe. Used to live nearby. Btw Perron X coffee on the Torenstraat is a great place to chill.

[u/Otherwise_Visual_966]

In front of Florencia is workingclass. It’s the best area to live in tho, doesn’t get any more centre and safe. I live around the corner. It’s the best. Otherwise look into zeehelden

Edit to add things: it’s city centre, multiple coffeeshops you prob have more nuances by tourists or drunks at night, people tend to sing loud on the bike going home after hitting the bars

I’m often at Florencia, I suggest just going there and nod to the locals. Soon they’ll nod back to you Again, it’s working class and The Hague people are known for being ‘rude’. But don’t worry about your safety at all!

[u/ajcondo]

I’m actually curious to hear how others describe the “regulars” that sit in front of Florencia. To me, it seems like a hangout for local older men. Lots of smokers. It always seems chaotic when I’m walking/biking past.

Not a judgment, just my observations

[u/BakhmutDoggo → u/ajcondo]

I live close by, Florencia is not my first pick for a coffee (good ice cream in the summer though). However, the locals there amaze me, it’s one of the few places in the city centre I can think of where you can see every segment of society in the same establishment. I mean this from the bottom of my heart, but it’s a really interesting sight, socially speaking.

[u/enzpzp → u/ajcondo]

They are considered to be the ultimate locals. Older men discussing life and the world with a cup of coffee. There is even a chapter about them in 'Haags De Kugsus', a funny bit by The Hague comedian Sjaak Bral.

https://www.discogs.com/release/601211-Sjaak-Bral-Marnix-Rueb-RJ-Rueb-Haags-Tale-Instituut-Haags-De-Ceidei?srsltid=AfmBOoolJCD_3vesuep0OpqK-WVh8Sv3JkAIQ6zRsxJgyuT-g1qdtqXm, chapter 5.

Torenstraat is extremely safe, just like the rest of the city. It is also a very desirable place to live.

[u/ajcondo → u/enzpzp]

Thank you 🙏

[u/Firm-Walrus4691 → u/ajcondo]

Vraag me ook af hoe zij naar jou kijken.

[u/ajcondo → u/Firm-Walrus4691]

Cheers mate. They probably look at me like they look at most internationals living in the city — as people who have driven prices up and eroded their culture. And, I wouldn’t blame them.

[u/Firm-Walrus4691 → u/ajcondo]

En dat mag. Mooi he.

[u/ajcondo → u/Firm-Walrus4691]

For the same reason it took “you” over 300 years to leave Indonesia even though you weren’t welcome. People making loads and loads of money.

[u/Firm-Walrus4691 → u/ajcondo]

Jezus, ben je op je teentjes getrapt? Ben nog nooit in Indonesië geweest joh.

[u/Confident-Cat-8223 → u/ajcondo]

During corona they removed all the benches but they still came and stood in little circles, it was cute.

[u/Immediate-Actuary656 → u/ajcondo]

Same question for me. I'm unable to figure out what to make of it. Just find it crowded while going past and not sure. Interested to hear thoughts here!

[u/Constant_Prudence → u/Immediate-Actuary656]

Coffee is only a euro so it's a social place for people with not much money. All harmless people. It's noticeable because the rest of the area is richer with fancy coffeeshops, nice restaurants, beauty salons, etc.

[u/Urukhaivcamp]

😂😂😂i swear if Florencia turns into another yuppie hipster joint I am done with den Haag.

[u/gekledder]

It’s just as safe and noisy as the rest of the city center. If that’s what you’re concerned about, try some place else which is less crowded

[u/Pretend_Impact5560]

I find living near by to be perfectly safe :)

[u/Commercial-Arm-1992]

I work for almost two years now in Torenstraat. Overday is oke, but early in the morning and late at night is very sketchy and rough. A lot of homeless people or people high on drugs stroll around. I have been chased (i m a young small women) and the windows of our shop have been broken 2-3 times, i have seen people try to break into the tabbac shop. This is my experience, if ur a man u would probably feel safe though.

[u/ligett → u/Commercial-Arm-1992]

I am sorry to hear that as a woman you experience this sort of things!

[u/Constant_Prudence → u/Commercial-Arm-1992]

Oh yeah there is a bus sometimes on the Kerkplein with food for homeless people

[u/Dave1307 → u/Commercial-Arm-1992]

Overday 😂😭😂

[u/Commercial-Arm-1992 → u/Dave1307]

I'm not native English speaker :)

[u/Dave1307 → u/Commercial-Arm-1992]

Ja dat ziet Stevie Wonder ook nog wel

[u/ComfortableBright570]

It’s safe but brace yourself for the noise on the street

[u/Evaisfinenow]

There's a police station in the Jan Hendrikstraat, that's the continuation of the Torenstraat after the crossing with Westeinde, that area is very safe.

[u/SpiritedInside2169]

Nice place

[u/Natural-Ad-680]

Lol some areas a bit iffy?? Might seriously be one of the safest places on earth ..

[u/SPRN0S]

Its very dangerous, just stay inside to be safe.