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.
When to visit Haarlem
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. The shortest flight to Haarlem from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 30m.
Train
Train is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Eurostar. 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 hire from Amsterdam, which is about 11 miles from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , 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 59 miles and will cost you around $7. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Haarlem
Where to stay in Haarlem
Average rates range from around $264 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $323 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'M Local and Hotel Carillon.