Haarlem travel guide

Haarlem Tourism | Haarlem Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Haarlem has to offer.

When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 136
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 7 miles 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 AccesRail. The train journey from Haarlem to Eindhoven takes 1h 25m and costs around S$ 35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about S$ 50 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 11 miles from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 59 miles and will cost you around S$ 12. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 24 for a journey of 85 miles.

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 7 miles 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 AccesRail. The train journey from Haarlem to Eindhoven takes 1h 25m and costs around S$ 35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about S$ 50 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 11 miles from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 59 miles and will cost you around S$ 12. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 24 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,500 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,802 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around S$ 201 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 292 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'M Local and Stayokay Hostel Haarlem.

Most popular hotel in Haarlem by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Most booked hotels in Haarlem

Hello I'M Local
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 51+
Amsterdam Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 154+
ibis Styles Haarlem City
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 165+
Stayokay Hostel Haarlem
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 53+
Ambassador City Centre Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 171+
Palace Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 199+

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay S$ 3.03 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$ 36.28 and S$ 48.38. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG ZS or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 3.03 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$ 36.28 and S$ 48.38. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG ZS or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.