Haarlem Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in the Netherlands and capital city of North Holland
About Haarlem
Haarlem is the centre of a flower-growing district and a major export point for flower bulbs. However, with some 750,000 people visiting the city each year, tourism makes up an increasingly important part of the town's economy. With about 161,000 inhabitants (2019), Haarlem is the 13th largest city in the Netherlands but when it comes to tourism, it's the 4th most visited city. As for most popular places, this may mean the incidental line and some crowds around main attractions in high season. However, the town is fairly quiet in off season and its growing popularity does come with ample opportunities to eat and sleep. The first record of the name 'Haarlem' dates from the 10th century. Located on a busy north/south connection route, the city became the seat of the Counts of Holland. In 124
Top Attractions in Haarlem
Explore the best things to see and do in Haarlem:
- ★ABC Architectuurcentrum Haarlem
- ★Amsterdamse Poort
- ★Comic convention
- ★De Toneelschuur
- ★Filmkoepel
- ★Frans Hals Museum
- ★Grote Kerk
- ★Haarlemmerhout
Where to Eat in Haarlem
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Babbels
- 🍴Bagels & Beans
- 🍴Brick
- 🍴De Kloosterkeuken
- 🍴De Lachende Javaan
- 🍴Eet-Biercafé Bruxelles
Where to Stay in Haarlem
- 🏨Amadeus Hotel
- 🏨Ambassador Hotel & Joops Hotel
- 🏨Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals
- 🏨Carlton Square
- 🏨Haarlem Hotel Suites
- 🏨Stay Okay Haarlem
Haarlem Travel Guide Sections
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