Where to stay in Haarlem — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Haarlem is the capital of North Holland province, just about 15 minutes from Amsterdam by train, yet with the feel of a quieter, more classic old town. The lovely Grote Markt square has the large St. Bavo Church as its backdrop, ringed by cafes, charming shops and a market. The town is home to the Frans Hals Museum, dedicated to the Golden Age painter, and the Teylers Museum, the oldest in the country. It's also a gateway to the tulip fields and Zandvoort beach, making it an excellent alternative base to the capital.
Why stay in Haarlem
Grote Markt square
A market square reckoned among the most beautiful in the Netherlands, surrounded by the old town hall and the big church, with a market and outdoor cafes.
St. Bavo Church
A vast Gothic church in the middle of the square, with a centuries-old Muller organ that Mozart and Handel once played.
Frans Hals Museum
Holding the work of Golden Age portrait painter Frans Hals in a former almshouse, a quiet setting ideal for viewing the art.
Gateway to tulip fields and the sea
Just minutes from the tulip fields around Lisse and Zandvoort beach, a convenient base for nature and flower trips.
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Local dishes to try in Haarlem
- 1🍺
Haarlem craft beer
The town has craft breweries like Jopen, set in an old church, where you can sip local beer in a one-of-a-kind setting.
📍 Pubs and breweries - 2☕
Central square cafes
Outdoor cafe terraces around the main square, where you can sip coffee while watching St. Bavo Church and the relaxed life of the town.
📍 Grote Markt - 3🥞
Pancakes and poffertjes
Dutch pancakes and poffertjes mini pancakes, classic sweets found at the eateries and markets in the old town.
📍 Eateries in town - 4🧀
Saturday market
A fresh market on the main square every Saturday, selling cheese, flowers, fish and local foods, with a truly Dutch town atmosphere.
📍 Grote Markt
- 1🟥
Grote Markt
A classic market square in the city centre, surrounded by medieval buildings, the town hall and St. Bavo Church, the heart of the old town.
📍 City centre - 2⛪
Grote Kerk (St. Bavo)
A large Gothic church with the famous Muller organ. Go inside and catch a seasonal organ concert.
📍 Grote Markt square - 3🎨
Frans Hals Museum
A Golden Age art museum in a former almshouse, holding the masterly group portraits and portraits of Frans Hals.
📍 City centre - 4🔬
Teylers Museum
The oldest museum in the Netherlands, displaying fossils, scientific instruments and art in beautiful classical halls.
📍 By the Spaarne river - 5🏘️
Haarlem Hofjes
Garden courtyards ringed by old charitable almshouses, hidden behind little doors all over town, quiet and lovely. Haarlem has the most in the country.
📍 Throughout the old town
Things to do in Haarlem
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3 Haarlem hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.4ValueBed & Breakfast Hotel Malts
Top-rated B&B, warm hosts, great breakfast, best value
★ 8.9LuxuryBrasss Hotel Suites
5-star Art Deco boutique with spa suites in old town
★ 8.9Upper-midBoutiquehotel Staats
1930s design boutique near station, easy Amsterdam access
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Hotel ML
17th-century boutique with Hastens beds, church views
Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem
4-star for drivers, free parking, Tesla charging, value
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🚆 Getting around Haarlem
Train from Amsterdam
Haarlem station (a beautiful Art Nouveau building) has direct trains from Amsterdam in just about 15 minutes, very frequent all day.
Explore the old town on foot
The squares, churches, museums and hofjes are all within walking distance. The compact old town centre is easy to explore on foot.
Transport to the tulip fields
Buses and trains connect to the tulip fields around Lisse and the Keukenhof gardens in spring, convenient for seeing the flowers.
Train to the beach
Take a train from Haarlem to Zandvoort beach in just about 10 minutes, a North Sea day trip in one day.
Where to go next near Haarlem
AmsterdamA capital of interlacing World Heritage canals, narrow waterside houses, world-class museums, and bicycles weaving everywhere across town.
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RotterdamEurope's largest port, rebuilt after the war with cutting-edge architecture, from the Cube Houses to the strikingly stylish indoor market.
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The HagueSeat of government and the International Court of Justice, a dignified seaside city with a top-class art museum and Scheveningen beach.
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LeidenThe country's oldest university town, birthplace of Rembrandt, with romantic canals and a world-class archaeology museum.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Haarlem
Is Haarlem a good alternative to staying in Amsterdam?+
Very much so, since the train into Amsterdam is just 15 minutes, but the atmosphere is quieter, accommodation is often cheaper, and it's close to the tulip fields and the beach.
How many days do you need in Haarlem?+
One day covers the old town, the squares, St. Bavo Church and the museums. But if you use it as a base to explore the surroundings, staying 1-2 nights is worthwhile.
How do you get to the tulip fields from Haarlem?+
From late March to mid-May there are transport links to the Keukenhof gardens and the tulip fields around Lisse, a short trip and a convenient starting point.
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