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$ 143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 143
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

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$ 43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 59 for a 3h 27m 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 Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 137 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Rotterdam, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 153 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

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$ 43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 59 for a 3h 27m 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 Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 137 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Rotterdam, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 153 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,014 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,314 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,404 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around S$ 159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 298 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'm Local - Boutique Hostel and Hotel Carillon.

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$ 181+
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Carlton Square Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 156+
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Hotel Keur
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 92+
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Amrath Grand Hotel Frans Hals
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 149+
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Hotel Paradis Zandvoort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 100+
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ibis Styles Haarlem City
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 104+
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Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay S$ 2.95 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$ 35.31 and S$ 47.08. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Haarlem, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.95 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$ 35.31 and S$ 47.08. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Haarlem, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

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