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

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
$112
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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Haarlem include Air France, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Haarlem from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $46 for a 3h 05m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city center, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 11 miles from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, 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 63 miles and will cost you around $39. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Haarlem include Air France, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Haarlem from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $46 for a 3h 05m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city center, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car rental from Amsterdam, which is about 11 miles from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, 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 63 miles and will cost you around $39. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,969 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around $165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $233 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Haarlem, with prices from $28 to $477 per night. Centrum is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Haarlem are about 38% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Centrum - In Haarlem’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Bed & Breakfast Hotel Malts, Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals and Ambassador City Centre Hotel.

Centrum - In Haarlem’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Bed & Breakfast Hotel Malts, Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals and Ambassador City Centre Hotel.
Most popular hotel in Haarlem by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Most booked hotels in Haarlem

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Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 6517 reviews)
$123+
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Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2549 reviews)
$155+
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ibis Styles Haarlem City
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2329 reviews)
$131+
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Stayokay Hostel Haarlem
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1827 reviews)
$39+
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Blue Mansion Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2660 reviews)
$88+
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Ambassador City Centre Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 5351 reviews)
$145+
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Renting a car in Haarlem

Renting a car in Haarlem costs $37 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 54% cheaper than airport locations in Haarlem.

Expect to pay $7.91 per gallon in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $94.94 and $126.58. Compact (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Haarlem, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Haarlem costs $37 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 54% cheaper than airport locations in Haarlem.

Expect to pay $7.91 per gallon in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $94.94 and $126.58. Compact (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Haarlem, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

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