District of Centrum · The Hague
Rivierenbuurt
Central, diverse quarter by the centre and Hollands Spoor.
- Central
- Diverse
- Urban
- Affordable
The Rivierenbuurt is a small, central city quarter in the Stationsbuurt area, close to the inner city and Hollands Spoor station. Densely built, diverse and affordable, with mostly upper-floor flats — an urban spot for anyone wanting to live centrally.
The character of the Rivierenbuurt
The Rivierenbuurt is a small, central city quarter close to the inner city and Hollands Spoor station. With streets named after rivers, the quarter forms part of the lively, diverse Stationsbuurt area: densely built, international and affordable, with the city literally on the doorstep.
It is urban living at its purest — compact and central, with shops, markets and public transport within walking distance.
Location and surroundings
The Rivierenbuurt lies between the Stationsbuurt, the historic centre and the Schilderswijk. Hollands Spoor station and the tram and bus links are close by, and the inner city is walkable. Greenery is found mainly on the squares and in the nearby Huygenspark.
Living and the property market
The housing consists mostly of upper-floor flats and apartments from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, complemented by new-build. It is a densely built, affordable rental quarter — suitable for first-time buyers, students and anyone wanting to live centrally and cheaply.
Please note: the statistics on this page apply to the whole CBS district of Stationsbuurt, of which the Rivierenbuurt is a part — there are no separate CBS figures for the quarter itself. The market prices quoted are indicative; for a specific home, request a valuation.
Who is the Rivierenbuurt right for?
The Rivierenbuurt suits anyone who wants to live centrally, well-connected and affordably: first-time buyers, students, commuters and international residents. The proximity of Hollands Spoor and the centre is a big plus. Anyone seeking peace, space and a garden is better off in a residential area outside the centre.
Facts & figures
Rivierenbuurt in figures
Objective key figures for Rivierenbuurt, straight from the open data of Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A quick snapshot of the population, housing and amenities.
Please note: CBS does not publish separate figures for Rivierenbuurt. The figures below apply to the CBS district of Stationsbuurt, of which Rivierenbuurt is a part.
Age distribution
71% single-person households · 15% with children
Housing & market
- Average property value (WOZ)
- € 289,000
- Housing stock
- 7,165
- Owner-occupied
- 14%
- Rental homes
- 86%
- Flats/apartments
- 91%
- Single-family homes
- 9%
Nearby amenities
Average distance to the nearest…
- Large supermarket
- 0.5 km
- GP practice
- 0.4 km
- School
- 0.6 km
- Day care
- 0.5 km
Safety
Registered crimes in this neighbourhood
- Total crimes (2025)
- 2,040
- Per 1,000 residents
- 155.4
- Home burglaries
- 15
- Bicycle theft
- 460
- Vandalism
- 112
Sources: CBS (Statistics Netherlands), Key figures for districts and neighbourhoods 2025 (CBS district WK051827), retrieved on 1 July 2026. Safety figures: Dutch Police, registered crimes (annual figures 2025), retrieved on1 July 2026. Registered crimes at CBS-district level. Not every crime is reported; the figures indicate registered crime only. Figures at CBS-district level. CBS groups some districts together; grouped districts share the same figures.
Amenities in Rivierenbuurt
Transport
- Hollands Spoor station close by
- Tram and bus towards the centre
- The Hague Central a short distance away
Shopping & daily
- International shops and markets
- Supermarkets and specialist shops
- Inner city within walking distance
Green
- Huygenspark nearby
- City squares
Frequently asked questions about Rivierenbuurt
Where is the Rivierenbuurt?
The Rivierenbuurt is a small, central quarter in the Stationsbuurt area of The Hague, close to the inner city and Hollands Spoor station. The quarter owes its name to the streets named after rivers.
Why do the figures apply to a larger district?
CBS does not publish separate figures for the Rivierenbuurt itself; the quarter falls under the larger CBS district of Stationsbuurt. The statistics on this page therefore apply to that whole district, not specifically to the Rivierenbuurt.
What kinds of homes will you find here?
Mostly upper-floor flats, maisonettes and apartments from the late 19th / early 20th century, with new-build in between. It is a densely built, affordable city quarter with many rental homes.
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