Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Haarlem travel guide

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You're Going to Love Haarlem

With a population of 147,590, Haarlem is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Haarlem to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 140
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Haarlem

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 20m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around S$ 43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about S$ 32 for a 7h 30m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 161 km and will cost you around S$ 17. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 28 for a journey of 161 km.

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 20m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around S$ 43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about S$ 32 for a 7h 30m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 161 km and will cost you around S$ 17. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 28 for a journey of 161 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,086 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,816 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,853 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,662 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,089 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around S$ 202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 287 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'M Local and Hotel Carillon. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Haarlem, with prices from S$ 36 to S$ 607 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 60% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Haarlem by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Most booked hotels in Haarlem

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Beachhouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 251+
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Hotel Paradis Zandvoort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 204+
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Amrath Grand Hotel Frans Hals
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 173+
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ibis Styles Haarlem City
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 147+
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Amsterdam Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 174+
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Stayokay Hostel Haarlem
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 55+
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Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay S$ 2.82 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 33.74 and S$ 44.98. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Opel Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.82 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 33.74 and S$ 44.98. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Opel Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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