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. Airlines that fly from Singapore to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Qantas Airways. 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$ 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 63 for a 3h 08m 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 keddy by Europcar and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 105 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Brussels, the ticket costs about S$ 18 for a journey of 266 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 Qantas Airways. 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$ 52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 63 for a 3h 08m 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 keddy by Europcar and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 105 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Brussels, the ticket costs about S$ 18 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,962 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,897 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around S$ 174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 272 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$ 609 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 74% 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$ 195+
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Hotel Keur
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 111+
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Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 173+
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Hotel Paradis Zandvoort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 117+
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ibis Styles Haarlem City
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 121+
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Ambassador City Centre Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 134+
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Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay S$ 2.88 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$ 34.47 and S$ 45.95. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Mokka or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.88 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$ 34.47 and S$ 45.95. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Mokka or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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