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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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 152
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 centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Haarlem include Air Canada, Air France and airBaltic. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 6h 15m.

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 C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 64 for a 3h 05m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 C$ 54. From Brussels, the ticket costs about C$ 32 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 centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Haarlem include Air Canada, Air France and airBaltic. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 6h 15m.

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 C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 64 for a 3h 05m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 C$ 54. From Brussels, the ticket costs about C$ 32 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 (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 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 (9,968 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 C$ 222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 323 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 vacation rental options in Haarlem, with prices from C$ 39 to C$ 660 per night. Centrum is the neighbourhood 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.

Most popular hotel in Haarlem by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

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Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 215+
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ibis Styles Haarlem City
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
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Stayokay Hostel Haarlem
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 54+
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Blue Mansion Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 121+
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Ambassador City Centre Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 201+
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Renting a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay C$ 2.90 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.72 and C$ 46.29. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Haarlem, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.90 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.72 and C$ 46.29. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Haarlem, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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