Will & Tate City Stay – Den Haag

Hey y’all ✨

Quick Intro

I started my traveling journey in Den Haag almost a year ago, and this is everything that happened during my time volunteering—and whether I’d recommend it as an experience.

I volunteered at a small, cute hostel in Den Haag through Worldpackers for four months while slow traveling the Netherlands on a tight budget. I chose the Netherlands for a few key reasons: it was my first backpacking trip, I was nervous about starting alone, and I wanted to start in an EU country in case something happened (which it did… hehehe). Being gay is widely accepted here, it’s an English-speaking country, and as a solo woman queer traveler, it felt both safe and inclusive.

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👉 If you’re thinking about volunteering abroad, I use Worldpackers and only share places I’d actually stay again.

What the Work Was Like

• Hours per week: 25 hours
• Type of work: Housekeeping
• Days off: 2 per week
• Energy level required: Easy

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Accommodation & Food

This part I truly loved. Accommodation was included, and breakfast food was provided.

• Room: Shared with only volunteers. I stayed in both dorms: one with 8 beds, one with 6.
• Kitchen access: Yes!
• Food: Breakfast staples were provided, such as eggs, cheese, butter, bread, oatmeal, bacon, cereal, apples, bananas, milk, juice, etc. Basically, everything you need to start your day! 😋
• Location: Central, right next to the tram, and a 15–20-minute walk from central station.

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Safety & Vibe

I felt very safe during my time here. The hostel is social, inclusive, and queer-friendly. It’s not a hotspot for lesbian nightlife, but it’s welcoming to all.

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Personal Thoughts

Volunteering at Will & Tate was a fantastic experience. Some highlights:

• When the hostel closed for Christmas, volunteers were allowed to stay—and even in private rooms until reopening.
• Free coffee during shifts ☕
• After your shifts, you can find paid work easily nearby (I worked as a dishwasher without any issues).
• The hospital is nearby (trust me, I had to visit twice—once for a fall down the stairs and another for anaphylactic shock 😅).
• Laundry facilities are available on days off.

I would 100% recommend applying to this hostel, especially if you enjoy meeting other volunteers and a social atmosphere.

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Who This Place Is Good For / Not Good For

• Good for: Social travelers, solo women, queer-friendly travelers, anyone looking to meet other volunteers.
• Not ideal for: People who don’t want to share a dorm with other volunteers or too many 😅.

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Would I Do It Again?

Absolutely! It was a great experience.

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Quick Tips

• Solo women: Definitely.
• Queer-friendly: Very.
• Booking: I used Worldpackers, only sharing places I’d actually stay again.

Wonder. Explore. Live.

Till next time,
💫 Wander Woman Quest