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$ 158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 158
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$ 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 49 for a 3h 25m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 121 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Brussels, the ticket costs about S$ 28 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 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$ 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 49 for a 3h 25m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 121 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Brussels, the ticket costs about S$ 28 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,033 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,083 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,616 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,644 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,692 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around S$ 160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 273 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Carillon and Stayokay Hostel Haarlem.

Most popular hotel in Haarlem by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Most booked hotels in Haarlem

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Hotel La Rosa Amsterdam Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 105+
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Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 183+
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Hotel Lion d'Or
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 155+
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NH Zandvoort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 122+
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Holiday Inn - The Niu, Dairy Haarlem By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 130+
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Hotel Paradis Zandvoort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 90+
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Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay S$ 2.85 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$ 34.10 and S$ 45.46. 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.85 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$ 34.10 and S$ 45.46. 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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