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$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 146
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 European Sleeper. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 2h 21m and costs around S$ 54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 59 for a 3h 10m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 21. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 17 for a journey of 161 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 European Sleeper. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 2h 21m and costs around S$ 54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 59 for a 3h 10m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 21. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 17 for a journey of 161 km.

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,544 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around S$ 158 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 - 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

Hotel La Rosa Amsterdam Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 105+
Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 184+
Hotel Lion d'Or
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 158+
Carlton Square Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 159+
Holiday Inn - The Niu, Dairy Haarlem By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 122+
Hotel Paradis Zandvoort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 92+

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay S$ 2.93 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$ 35.13 and S$ 46.84. 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$ 2.93 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$ 35.13 and S$ 46.84. 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.