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 January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 176
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 Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around S$ 47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 64 for a 3h 21m 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 145 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 36 for a journey of 241 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 Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around S$ 47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 64 for a 3h 21m 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 145 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 36 for a journey of 241 km.

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (8,002 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,718 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,041 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,364 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around S$ 205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 283 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$ 83 to S$ 342 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 45% 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$ 218+
Beachhouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 201+
Hotel Lion d'Or
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 202+
Carlton Square Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 176+
NH Zandvoort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 158+
Holiday Inn - The Niu, Dairy Haarlem By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 176+

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay S$ 3.49 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$ 41.84 and S$ 55.78. 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, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 3.49 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$ 41.84 and S$ 55.78. 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, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.