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 July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 177
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. Airlines that fly from Singapore to Haarlem include Singapore Airlines, Air France and KLM. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 20m.

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 Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Plane

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

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 Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,493 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,073 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,431 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,439 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,357 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around S$ 196 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 286 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Carillon and Stayokay Hostel Haarlem. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Haarlem, with prices from S$ 73 to S$ 352 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 48% 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

Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 198+
Beachhouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 191+
Carlton Square Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 172+
Hotel Lion d'Or
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 194+
The Sands Hotel Zandvoort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 200+
Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 180+

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay S$ 3.43 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$ 41.06 and S$ 54.74. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 3.43 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$ 41.06 and S$ 54.74. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.