Meeting venue on the Grote Markt in The Hague
Four inspiring venues for 2 to 200 people
Inspiring Meeting Rooms for Every Session in the Heart of The Hague
A great meeting venue offers more than just a table and Wi-Fi. At Bleyenberg, right in the heart of The Hague’s Grote Markt, you can hold meetings in four distinctive rooms—ranging from an intimate boardroom for 10 to De Martinus, which seats 200 people in theater-style seating. The venue features natural light, hybrid meeting facilities, customized catering, and a rooftop terrace where you can wrap up the day in a relaxed atmosphere. Just a 5- to 10-minute walk from the House of Representatives and all government ministries. 2,289 guests have already given us an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
OUR MEETING ROOMS
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De De Boer
De De Boer is our brightest and most open meeting room with natural light, ideal for inspiring meetings and workshops. The large windows create a sense of spaciousness and provide ample natural light, while the cork wall creates a warm, cozy atmosphere. This unique combination makes the space perfect for interactive sessions or focused training sessions. Suitable for groups of up to 20 people.
37 m² | up to 20 people
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DE CORTENBACH
The Cortenbach is a stylish meeting room with natural light that feels like an intimate, comfortable living room. With its playful design and eye-catching floating bench, it’s the perfect space for groups of up to 16 people. This room is ideal for private board meetings, strategic brainstorming sessions, or relaxed discussions where comfort and focus are key.
54 m² | up to 16 people
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THE CAPPON
De Cappon is an inspiring and versatile meeting space with natural light, ideal for business meetings and private dinners. With modular tables, comfortable chairs, a cozy sofa, and an adjacent terrace, this space offers excellent options for meetings and small breakout sessions. Perfect for brainstorming sessions or private celebrations.
65 m² | Capacity per layout:Theater: 30 people Cabaret: 24 people Dinner: 24 people Standing: 42 people
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THE MARTINUS
De Martinus is our largest and most impressive event space, the perfect venue for meetings, workshops, and large presentations. Thanks to its flexible layout, the space is suitable for business meetings of up to 160 people during the day. In the evening, De Martinus transforms into an elegant event venue for summer parties, cocktail receptions, and large corporate events for up to 200 guests.
Combine this space for your event with our rooftop bar (one floor up), and you can accommodate up to 400 guests!185 m² | Capacity per setup:
Theater: 110 people Cabaret: 80 people Dinner: 120 people Standing: 200 people
Rates and Meeting Packages
Below you’ll find our most popular half-day packages, which can always be combined with room rental and catering. All prices are per person, excluding VAT. For a full-day package, custom catering, or larger groups, we’ll provide you with a customized quote.
| Package | Starting at (per person, excluding tax) | Included |
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| Morning or Afternoon Delight | €12,50 | Unlimited coffee, tea, water, and cookies |
| Morning or Afternoon Boost | €18,50 | + fresh fruit and a sweet or savory snack |
| Power Up Lunch | €14,75 | 2 sandwiches, soup, orange juice |
| Standing Reception | Upon request | Buffet with a variety of dishes |
| Seated Dinner Set Menu | €34,50 | 3-course dinner on-site |
| Standing Reception (4–6 courses) | $34–$48 | A walking dinner with multiple stations |
| Drinks Package (3 hours) | €24,50 | Beer, wine, and soft drinks after the meeting |
| Full-day package | Upon request | Venue rental + all catering + package |
Would you like to put together a full-day package, or does your team have specific requirements (vegetarian, vegan, allergies)? Request a customized quote—we’ll get back to you within one business day.
Why Bleyenberg Is the Ideal Meeting Venue
We understand that the venue can make or break the success of your event. That’s why Bleyenberg is more than just a meeting room:
Our meeting venue is located right on the Grote Markt in the center of The Hague, with excellent public transportation access and ample parking nearby.
In the city center: City Hall , The Hague City Council, the government ministries, and the Buitenhof are within walking distance, or a 5-minute bike ride, or two tram stops away
Inspiring Meeting Rooms: Designed to foster focus and creativity. From intimate boardrooms to rooms that accommodate up to 160 people. All rooms feature natural light, comfortable seating, and our unique interior design.
Modern Facilities: High-speed Wi-Fi, professional audiovisual equipment, and everything you need to ensure your presentation or workshop runs smoothly.
Custom Catering: From a simple coffee and tea service to a full, nutritious lunch or a cocktail reception featuring our signature Bar Bley Bites. Everything is tailored to your preferences.
The Perfect Space for Every Event
Our flexible venues adapt effortlessly to your event:
They all have natural light, a coffee bar, and comfortable chairs
Small Meetings: Intimate spaces for strategic sessions (such as the Cortenbach, which accommodates 8–10 people).
Brainstorming Sessions & Workshops: Spaces that inspire creativity. Perfect for developing new ideas.
Presentations & Conferences: Large venues equipped with all AV facilities for impactful sessions (such as the Martinus).
What makes Bleyenberg unique in The Hague: four completely different atmospheres under one roof. Start your morning with a strategy meeting at De Cappon, have lunch on the terrace, attend a workshop at De Martinus, enjoy drinks on the rooftop at sunset, and finish the day with a smile and a microphone at BLÊR karaoke. No need to move around, no time wasted—everything is within a 30-second walk of each other.
Turn your meeting into a full-day event
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Rooftop After-Work Parties
Wrap up your meeting with a view of The Hague and a signature cocktail in hand. Ideal for receptions for 20 to 120 guests (summer season, weather permitting).
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Team-building at BLÊR Karaoke
Seven private karaoke booths for groups of 6 to 12 people per booth. The perfect icebreaker after a long day of meetings or a great way to wrap up a team event—accommodates up to 84 guests at a time.
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Business dinner or cocktail reception
Seated dinner or cocktail reception at Bar Bley or De Martinus, ranging from shared dining to a 4-course set menu. Fully catered, for 10 to 200 guests.
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Barbley's bar
On our ground floor, you’ll find BarBley, our restaurant-bar where you can enjoy a drink if the weather on the rooftop isn’t cooperating! Accommodates up to 250 people; enjoy bitterballen, arancini, or a standing reception, along with sparkling wine or beer!
Accessibility
In the heart of The Hague, near your office
Bleyenberg is located on the Grote Markt in the heart of The Hague—within walking distance of the city’s major employers and government agencies. The Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Defense, the Municipality of The Hague, and the House of Representatives are all within a 5- to 10-minute walk.
HTM tram lines 2, 3, 4, and 6 stop right at the Grote Markt tram stop (after Spui). From The Hague Central Station, all of these tram lines will take you to us in just two stops. Central Station → Spui → Grote Markt
There are plenty of bike parking spots next to our building, on Boekhorststraat, or on Prinsegracht.
Whether you come by bike, public transportation, or on foot—your colleagues and guests will be there in no time. No parking hassles, no long commutes. Full focus on your event.
The entrance to the Q-Park Prinsegracht is located directly across from our front door.
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I heard from my colleagues that everything was taken care of down to the last detail. Last-minute changes were handled smoothly and efficiently. And all of this was done with a big smile. My colleagues will be asking us to book Bleyenberg as a venue more often. That’s how much they enjoyed the venue.
Danielle, NFI
Netherlands Forensic Institute -
The venue is beautiful and spacious, and its creative design is truly inspiring. The service is excellent. Making reservations is very easy. The venue is easily accessible by public transportation. Highly recommended!
Tatiana
City of The Hague -
The meeting venue exceeded our expectations—it was luxuriously furnished, with plenty of water (in the fridge!) and unlimited coffee and tea. The banquet service was also excellent. We had a couple of questions, and after sending a text message, a staff member arrived within two minutes and answered our questions. That was really nice. The reception that followed was held on the rooftop.
Anuschka, EZK
Ministry of Economic Affairs
Bleyenberg is literally located at the heart of The Hague’s administrative infrastructure. For government meetings and corporate events with guests from government ministries, this makes it practically ideal—high attendance, short travel time, and no parking hassles.
| Destination | Walking distance | Type |
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| House of Representatives / Binnenhof | 5 min | Political heart |
| Ministry of General Affairs | 5 min | Ministry |
| City of The Hague (City Hall) | 5 min | Municipality |
| Supreme Court of the Netherlands | 6 min | Justice |
| Department of the Treasury | 6 min | Ministry |
| Court of Auditors | 6 min | Federal agency |
| Ministry of Justice and Security | 7 min | Ministry |
| Department of State | 8 min | Ministry |
| Ministry of Education, Culture and Science | 8 min | Ministry |
| The Hague Central Station | 10 min | Public Transportation Hub |
| The Hague Hollands Spoor | 15 min | Public Transportation Hub |
| Q-Park Grote Markt | Across from | Parking |
Read enough? Request a quote right here and schedule your meeting in less than 5 minutes!
FAQ
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You can request a quote directly through our website. Simply fill out the form with your group size, preferred date, and type of event, and our event team will contact you as soon as possible with a customized proposal.
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We offer flexible spaces suitable for everything from small meetings for two or more people (such as the Cortenbach) to large conferences or plenary sessions for up to 200 people in the Martinus.
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Absolutely. Hybrid meetings are possible in all of our larger rooms. We provide high-speed Wi-Fi, professional projection, and the necessary audiovisual equipment to ensure a seamless connection between in-person and virtual participants.
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Our meeting venue in The Hague is located in the heart of downtown, right on the Grote Markt. We are easily accessible by public transportation. Parking is available directly across from Bleyenberg at the Q-Park Grote Markt.
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Yes, our catering is always customized. From a simple coffee and tea service to a hearty, nutritious lunch, shared dining, or a closing reception featuring our signature Bar Bley Bites. Let us know what you’re looking for!
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Absolutely! Our rooms are flexible. Just let our team know if you’d like a boardroom, theater-style, cabaret-style, or any other layout. We’ll tailor the space to your event.
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Absolutely! In fact, we highly recommend it! Make your day unforgettable by wrapping it up with drinks on the Rooftop (seasonal) or book one of our BLÊR karaoke booths for a hilarious team-building session.
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GENERAL CANCELLATION POLICY
The following terms apply in the event of cancellation of previously agreed dates:
1. Up to 14 days after the quote is finalized: no charge.
After that:
Up to 90 days before the event: 30% of the reservation value.
90–60 days before the event: 45% of the reservation value.
60–30 days before the event: 70% of the reservation value.
30–14 days before the event: 85% of the reservation value.
14–0 days before the event: 100% of the reservation value.
3. Cancellations must be made in writing and during office hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) to
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4. Costs incurred through the engagement of third parties will always be passed on to the customer.
CHANGE POLICY
1. Up to 90 days before the event: free changes up to 50% of the number of guests
(a different venue may be offered).
2. 60–30 days before the event: free changes up to 35% of the number of guests.
3. 30–14 days before the event: free changes up to 15% of the number of guests.
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Good preparation is half the battle! Our event team will help you with the room setup and technical aspects. As for the content, we recommend that you define your objectives, establish a clear agenda, and assign roles in advance.
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Of course! We’d love to invite you for a personal tour so you can experience the atmosphere and take a look at the spaces. Please contact us to schedule an appointment right away.
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Our meeting rooms are available upon request and can generally be rented at any time of day, subject to availability.
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Yes, we offer various day packages (e.g., 4-hour and 8-hour packages) that include room rental, coffee/tea/water, and basic amenities as standard. Please contact our reservations department for current rates and included services.