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$ 177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 177
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 Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand 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$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 59 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 Hertz and Thrifty, 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 137 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 18 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 Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand 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$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 59 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 Hertz and Thrifty, 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 137 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 18 for a journey of 137 km.

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,418 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,205 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,036 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around S$ 171 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$ 70 to S$ 341 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 52% 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$ 208+
Beachhouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 155+
Hotel Lion d'Or
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 185+
Carlton Square Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 170+
NH Zandvoort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 117+
Hotel Paradis Zandvoort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 106+

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay S$ 3.09 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$ 37.04 and S$ 49.39. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Dacia Jogger 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 3.09 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$ 37.04 and S$ 49.39. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Dacia Jogger 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.