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$ 172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 172
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 Air France, KLM and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 20m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Rotterdam takes 1h 24m and costs around S$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about S$ 44 for a 1h 37m 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 Europcar and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Regiojet. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 80 km and will cost you around S$ 8. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 137 km.

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 Air France, KLM and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 20m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Rotterdam takes 1h 24m and costs around S$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about S$ 44 for a 1h 37m 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 Europcar and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Regiojet. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 80 km and will cost you around S$ 8. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,789 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,753 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,214 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,322 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,691 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,405 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,363 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,171 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,144 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around S$ 164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 275 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$ 68 to S$ 307 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 42% 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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Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 202+
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Beachhouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 156+
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Hotel Lion d'Or
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 168+
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Carlton Square Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 168+
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NH Zandvoort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 113+
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Holiday Inn - The Niu, Dairy Haarlem By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 139+
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Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay S$ 3.07 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$ 36.74 and S$ 48.98. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 3.07 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$ 36.74 and S$ 48.98. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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