Centrum
Haarlem





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Popular places to visit

Grote Markt
Try local delicacies of salted herring, buttery poffertjes and gooey stroopwafels and relax in a cozy café overlooking the buildings of this ancient town square.

Corrie Ten Boom House
Visit the historic house where a courageous family hid about 800 Jews and underground resistance fugitives from the Nazis in a secret wardrobe compartment.

St. Bavo Church
Explore earlier times inside the 15th-century church, nicknamed “Jan with the High Shoulders,” that was at the heart of Haarlem’s community.

Frans Hals Museum
See the works of one of the most talented Dutch Master painters. Let the art transport you back to Haarlem as it was in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Teylers Museum
Experience the Enlightenment. Discover an 18th-century merchant’s collection of art, natural history, geology and science in harmonious neoclassical architecture.
Corrie ten Boom House
You can find out about the history of Oude Stad with a stop at Corrie ten Boom House. Add the area's churches or shops to your travel plans.
Things to do

Amsterdam: Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket for 1-3 Days

Zaanse Schans: Windmill & Museum Entry Ticket w/ Audio Guide

Amsterdam: Train Transfer Schiphol Airport from/to Rotterdam

Haarlem: Frans Hals Museum Entrance Ticket with Audio Guide

Zaandijk-Near Zaanse Schans Chocolate making demo & tasting
Top hotels in Centrum

Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
"A better breakfast would help. The same architecture in each and every room, with really poor ventilation in the loo make the facility "cheesy", and cheap. Staff are OK, however, likely underpaid and under appreciated. Opening the windows to air the room between guests, or at least once a week might ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

citizenM Schiphol Airport
"The bar was broken. Could not pour a Heineken. Barman was fully occupied with this problem and therefore was very inattentive wrt ordering food, printing off a receipt. Room 429 has black marks all over the wall behind the sink. Bed and floor were clean"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

UNIQUE STAY ON THE WATER - CLOSE TO AMSTERDAM!

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
"The lication is great Rhe room good+ The staff in check.is not good"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Hotel Casa Amsterdam
"We were there a week. Room only cleaned once which only consisted of garbage removal and clean towels. No clean glasses or refreshing of the tea bags. In fact my old tea bag was left in the glass for me. Front desk staff very helpful and polite. Accommodation was comfortable but could use a little ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
"Great location & staff was very helpful & friendly! Room was clean & perfect !"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Centrum

Stationsbuurt
If you're spending some time in Stationsbuurt, Kenaupark and Hofje van Staats are top sights worth seeing.





