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3-star hotels in Haarlem
A shortlist of 5 3-star hotels in Haarlem, ranked by guest rating from 4.9 to 3.9 out of 5.
Staying in Haarlem
Haarlem is a compact, historic Dutch city of canals, cobbled lanes and the Grote Markt, with the beach at Zandvoort a short train ride away. Visitors come for its museums, churches, shopping streets and easy day trips to Amsterdam. The 5 hotels on this shortlist sit in and around the centre: on Zijlstraat, Lange Veerstraat, Zijlsingel and Oude Groenmarkt, with one further out on A W F Idenburglaan.
That spread suits different trips. Couples who want to step out into the old streets will prefer Hotel Malts (rating 4.9, 278 reviews) and Ambassador City Centre Hotel (3.9, 1,225 reviews), both on central squares or shopping streets. Families are served by Six Boutique Hotel, ibis Styles Haarlem City and Ambassador City Centre Hotel, all of which have family rooms. Business travellers and short-break visitors who value a 24-hour front desk and a lift will find Holiday Inn the niu Dairy Haarlem by IHG and Ambassador City Centre Hotel useful. Those wanting parking and a beach nearby should look at ibis Styles Haarlem City.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Hotel Malts
Zijlstraat 56 58
- Free Wi-Fi
Why stay hereWith a 4.9 rating from 278 reviews, Hotel Malts on Zijlstraat is the best-reviewed of Haarlem's 3-star addresses. Guests have a terrace and balcony to retreat to after a day in the city, and free Wi-Fi keeps the stay connected. The combination of a small, highly rated house and outdoor space suits couples and solo travellers who want to be in the centre and value quiet comfort over extra services.
See Hotel MaltsSix Boutique Hotel
Lange Veerstraat 6
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereSix Boutique Hotel on Lange Veerstraat pairs a sauna with air conditioning, so rooms stay cool and there is somewhere to unwind indoors. Family rooms make it workable for those travelling with children, and the terrace adds outdoor space. Rated 4.5 out of 5 across 303 reviews, it fits guests who want a design-led 3-star base with a bit more than the basics.
See Six Boutique HotelHoliday Inn the niu Dairy Haarlem by IHG
Zijlsingel 1A
Best for: Travelling with pets · Step-free access
- Bar
- Pets allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereHoliday Inn the niu Dairy Haarlem by IHG on Zijlsingel 1A is the largest property here by review volume, with 763 guests giving it 4.4 out of 5. A bar, air conditioning, a lift and a 24-hour front desk cover late arrivals and easy movement through the building, while wheelchair accessibility widens who can stay. It suits business and leisure travellers who prefer a modern, full-service 3-star with pets allowed.
See Holiday Inn the niu Dairy Haarlem by IHGibis Styles Haarlem City
A W F Idenburglaan 2
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Bar
Why stay hereIbis Styles Haarlem City on A W F Idenburglaan offers breakfast and parking, useful for guests arriving by car, plus a bar for the evening. Family rooms and a lift make it practical for groups, and the beach is nearby for days out of the city. A 4.1 rating from 1108 reviews reflects a well-used, straightforward 3-star choice for families and longer stays.
See ibis Styles Haarlem CityAmbassador City Centre Hotel
Oude Groenmarkt 20 24
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Restaurant
- Bar
Why stay hereAmbassador City Centre Hotel on Oude Groenmarkt combines a restaurant, bar and sauna with a terrace and garden, so meals and downtime stay on site. Family rooms, a lift, wheelchair accessibility and a 24-hour front desk handle groups and varied needs, and a business centre supports work trips. Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 1225 reviews, it suits guests who want extensive facilities in a central 3-star.
See Ambassador City Centre Hotel
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Malts | ★★★ | 4.9 | 278 | – |
| Six Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | 4.5 | 303 | Yes |
| Holiday Inn the niu Dairy Haarlem by IHG | ★★★ | 4.4 | 763 | – |
| ibis Styles Haarlem City | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,108 | – |
| Ambassador City Centre Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 1,225 | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These 3 hotels list family rooms: Six Boutique Hotel, ibis Styles Haarlem City and Ambassador City Centre Hotel. Six Boutique Hotel adds a sauna and free Wi-Fi, and ibis Styles Haarlem City has parking, a bar and a beach nearby. Ambassador City Centre Hotel has a restaurant, garden and terrace, and sits on Oude Groenmarkt in the centre.
Six Boutique Hotel · ibis Styles Haarlem City · Ambassador City Centre Hotel
Top guest ratings
The two highest-rated 3-star hotels here are Hotel Malts (4.9 out of 5 from 278 reviews) and Six Boutique Hotel (4.5 from 303 reviews). Hotel Malts is on Zijlstraat and offers a terrace and balcony; Six Boutique Hotel on Lange Veerstraat has a sauna, air conditioning and family rooms. Both are small, central and well reviewed.
For business stays
Holiday Inn the niu Dairy Haarlem by IHG and Ambassador City Centre Hotel both run a 24-hour front desk and laundry service. Holiday Inn the niu Dairy Haarlem by IHG also has a lift, wheelchair access and air conditioning on Zijlsingel, while Ambassador City Centre Hotel has a business centre, restaurant and bar on Oude Groenmarkt. Both suit travellers needing flexible check-in.
Holiday Inn the niu Dairy Haarlem by IHG · Ambassador City Centre Hotel
With parking
Only ibis Styles Haarlem City lists parking among its facilities. It is on A W F Idenburglaan, has 1,108 reviews and a 4.1 rating, and also offers breakfast, a bar, family rooms and a beach nearby. For drivers who want to leave the car and explore Haarlem and the coast, it is the clear pick on this shortlist.
Where to stay in Haarlem
Zijlstraat
Hotel Malts sits on Zijlstraat, a central shopping street in Haarlem's old town. Staying here puts you among the city's shops, cafes and historic lanes, close to the Grote Markt and the main sights. The hotel is small, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 278 reviews, and has a terrace, balcony, laundry service and free Wi-Fi.
Our picks here: Hotel Malts
Lange Veerstraat
Six Boutique Hotel is on Lange Veerstraat, a street in the heart of Haarlem's centre. It is well placed for walking to the shops, museums and squares of the old city. The hotel has a sauna, terrace, family rooms, air conditioning, laundry service and free Wi-Fi, and holds a 4.5 rating from 303 reviews.
Our picks here: Six Boutique Hotel
Oude Groenmarkt
Ambassador City Centre Hotel faces Oude Groenmarkt, a central square beside the Grote Markt. This is the most central position on the shortlist, surrounded by historic buildings, markets and cafes. The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, terrace, garden, sauna, family rooms, lift, wheelchair access and a 24-hour front desk, with a 3.9 rating from 1,225 reviews.
Our picks here: Ambassador City Centre Hotel
Zijlsingel
Holiday Inn the niu Dairy Haarlem by IHG stands on Zijlsingel, on the edge of the old centre along the canal ring. Guests can walk into the historic streets while enjoying a quieter setting. The hotel provides a bar, pets allowed, air conditioning, lift, wheelchair access, 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi, rated 4.4 from 763 reviews.
Our picks here: Holiday Inn the niu Dairy Haarlem by IHG
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Questions, answered
Which of these hotels has parking?
ibis Styles Haarlem City is the only hotel on this shortlist that lists parking. It is on A W F Idenburglaan and also offers breakfast, a bar, family rooms and free Wi-Fi, with a 4.1 rating from 1,108 reviews.
Which hotels allow pets?
Holiday Inn the niu Dairy Haarlem by IHG is the only hotel here that lists pets allowed. It is on Zijlsingel and has a bar, lift, wheelchair access, 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi, rated 4.4 from 763 reviews.
Which hotels are best for families?
Six Boutique Hotel, ibis Styles Haarlem City and Ambassador City Centre Hotel all list family rooms. Six Boutique Hotel is on Lange Veerstraat and adds a sauna; ibis Styles Haarlem City adds parking; Ambassador City Centre Hotel adds a restaurant, garden and terrace.
Which hotel is closest to the centre?
Addresses suggest Ambassador City Centre Hotel on Oude Groenmarkt and Hotel Malts on Zijlstraat are the most central, both in the old town. Six Boutique Hotel on Lange Veerstraat is also central, while ibis Styles Haarlem City is further out on A W F Idenburglaan.
Which hotel has the highest guest rating?
Hotel Malts has the highest rating on this shortlist: 4.9 out of 5 from 278 reviews. It is on Zijlstraat and offers a terrace, balcony, laundry service and free Wi-Fi.
Which hotels have a sauna?
Six Boutique Hotel and Ambassador City Centre Hotel both list a sauna. Six Boutique Hotel is on Lange Veerstraat with a 4.5 rating; Ambassador City Centre Hotel is on Oude Groenmarkt with a 3.9 rating from 1,225 reviews.
First time in Haarlem: which of these hotels should I pick?
Hotel Malts on Zijlstraat has the top rating, 4.9 from 278 reviews, and is central with a terrace. Ambassador City Centre Hotel on Oude Groenmarkt is the most central and has the most facilities, including a restaurant, garden and sauna.