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How to get there
Where to stay
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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. Haarlem deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
€96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
€96
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 Ireland to Haarlem include airBaltic, Delta and GOL. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Eindhoven takes 1h 20m and costs around €23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about €32 for a 1h 37m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 97 km and will cost you around €9. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about €14 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 Ireland to Haarlem include airBaltic, Delta and GOL. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Eindhoven takes 1h 20m and costs around €23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about €32 for a 1h 37m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Nederlandse Spoorwegen. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 97 km and will cost you around €9. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 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 €144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €205 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. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Haarlem, with prices from €25 to €419 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Haarlem are about 38% 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

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Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€108+
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Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€136+
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ibis Styles Haarlem City
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€115+
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Stayokay Hostel Haarlem
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€34+
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Ambassador City Centre Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€127+
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Best Western Plus Amsterdam Airport Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€89+
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Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay €1.84 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 €22.02 and €29.36. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.84 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 €22.02 and €29.36. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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