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4- and 5-star hotels in Haarlem
A shortlist of 4- and 5-star hotels in Haarlem, from a 5-star suite hotel with a spa to large 4-star houses with restaurants and pools. It is for couples, families and business travellers comparing Haarlem's higher-class addresses on class, guest rating and facilities.
Staying in Haarlem
Haarlem is a Dutch city of canals, gabled houses and cobbled lanes, compact enough to cross on foot and built around the Grote Markt and the river Spaarne. These hotels sit in the middle of that historic centre and just outside it: Korte Veerstraat, Grote Houtstraat, Ripperdastraat, Zijlstraat and Klokhuisplein are all central streets, Baan 7 and Damstraat 10 lie close to the old heart, while Toekanweg 2 and Kruisweg 34 36 stand nearer the station side of town. Almost everything is walkable, so a short break here needs no car.
Couples tend to favour the small, high-scoring houses — Brasss Hotel Suites at 5 stars and 4.6 from 215 reviews, Haarlem Apart Hotel at 4.6 from 142, Boutiquehotel Staats at 4.5 from 303 — and MAF Haarlem Boutique Hotel with its swimming pool. Families have more room to move at Haarlem Apart Hotel and Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem, both with kitchens or kitchenettes and family rooms. Business travellers are best served by the larger properties with business centres, restaurants and 24-hour front desks: Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem, Hotel Ml, Carlton Square Hotel and Hotel Lion d'Or.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Brasss Hotel Suites
Korte Veerstraat 1
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 5-star address on Korte Veerstraat where the spa, sauna and jacuzzi set the tone for a slow, indulgent stay, rounded off with a bar, terrace and room service. Guests score it 4.6 from 215 reviews. Couples and anyone marking an occasion will get the most from it, and bike rental makes the city easy to explore from the door.
See Brasss Hotel SuitesHaarlem Apart Hotel
Grote Houtstraat 24
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOn Grote Houtstraat, this 4-star apart hotel suits travellers who want to settle in rather than pass through: each unit comes with a kitchen or kitchenette, and family rooms, laundry service and air conditioning cover longer visits. Guests rate it 4.6 across 142 reviews. Book it if you plan to shop and eat your way along the street and come back to cook.
See Haarlem Apart HotelBoutiquehotel Staats
Ripperdastraat 13A
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Bar
Why stay hereThis 4-star boutique hotel on Ripperdastraat pairs a restaurant and bar with a terrace and garden, so meals and quiet afternoons are both covered without leaving the building. Pets are welcome and family rooms are available, with a 24-hour front desk and shuttle service for arrivals at any hour. A 4.5 rating from 303 reviews backs it up.
See Boutiquehotel StaatsCarlton Square Hotel
Baan 7
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
Why stay hereSet on Baan, this 4-star hotel is a practical base for a classic Haarlem break: restaurant, bar and room service, plus a terrace and balconies for warmer evenings. Family rooms and a 24-hour front desk keep things easy for groups and late arrivals. With 1,153 reviews and a 4.4 rating, it is a well-tested choice.
See Carlton Square HotelVan der Valk Hotel Haarlem
Toekanweg 2
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free parking
- Restaurant
Why stay hereThe largest of the group, this 4-star hotel on Toekanweg comes with a spa, sauna and fitness centre alongside a restaurant and bar, and free parking on site. Family rooms, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk serve both leisure and work trips. 4,272 reviews give it a 4.3 rating.
See Van der Valk Hotel HaarlemHotel Lion d'Or
Kruisweg 34 36
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Bar
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Kruisweg 34 36, handy for travellers arriving by train who want a bar and room service on hand and pets allowed. Family rooms, a lift and a 24-hour front desk make it straightforward for groups and late check-ins. Golfers note the nearby course; 704 reviews average 4.3.
See Hotel Lion d'OrAmrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals
Damstraat 10
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Parking
- Bar
Why stay hereOn Damstraat, this 4-star hotel leans on its spa and jacuzzi for downtime, with a bar and room service for the evening. Wheelchair accessible rooms, a lift and a 24-hour front desk make it a comfortable fit for guests who need step-free access, and a concierge helps with plans. 678 reviews give it 4.3.
See Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans HalsMAF Haarlem Boutique Hotel
Zijlstraat 62
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Bar
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star boutique hotel on Zijlstraat with a swimming pool, a rarity in the centre, plus a bar, room service and terrace. Family rooms and a concierge round out the offering for households and guests who want recommendations on the spot. 246 reviews average 4.3.
See MAF Haarlem Boutique HotelHotel Ml
Klokhuisplein 9
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Bar
Why stay hereFacing Klokhuisplein, this 4-star hotel combines a restaurant and bar with a terrace and fireplace, so it works in any season. Family rooms, bike rental and wheelchair accessible rooms are available, with a 24-hour front desk and concierge. Its 1,279 reviews give a 4.1 rating.
See Hotel Ml
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasss Hotel Suites | ★★★★★ | 4.6 | 215 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – |
| Haarlem Apart Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 142 | Yes | – | – | – |
| Boutiquehotel Staats | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 303 | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Carlton Square Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 1,153 | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 4,272 | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Hotel Lion d'Or | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 704 | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 678 | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| MAF Haarlem Boutique Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 246 | – | – | Yes | – |
| Hotel Ml | ★★★★ | 4.1 | 1,279 | Yes | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
Rooms are limited — 142 to 303 reviews — so book early.
Brasss Hotel Suites · Haarlem Apart Hotel · Boutiquehotel Staats
For families
Haarlem Apart Hotel gives families a kitchen and kitchenette plus family rooms and parking, which makes longer stays easier. Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem has family rooms, free parking and a spa, sauna and fitness centre, and Hotel Lion d'Or offers family rooms and parking with pets allowed.
Haarlem Apart Hotel · Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem · Hotel Lion d'Or
For business
Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem and Hotel Ml both have business centres, 24-hour front desks, restaurants and bars, and Van der Valk has 4,272 reviews behind it. Carlton Square Hotel and Hotel Lion d'Or add restaurants or bars with 24-hour front desks and laundry service. All four have lifts, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem · Hotel Ml · Carlton Square Hotel · Hotel Lion d'Or
Top guest ratings
Brasss Hotel Suites and Haarlem Apart Hotel share the highest score, 4.6 out of 5, followed by Boutiquehotel Staats at 4.5 and Carlton Square Hotel at 4.4.
Brasss Hotel Suites · Haarlem Apart Hotel · Boutiquehotel Staats · Carlton Square Hotel
Where to stay in Haarlem
Korte Veerstraat
Brasss Hotel Suites stands on Korte Veerstraat, a short street in the historic core within easy walking distance of the canals and the market square. The 5-star house carries a spa, sauna, jacuzzi, bar, terrace and bike rental, so guests can explore Haarlem on two wheels and return to a terrace in the evening.
Our picks here: Brasss Hotel Suites
Grote Houtstraat
Haarlem Apart Hotel occupies Grote Houtstraat 24, a central shopping street in the old town. Apartments come with kitchen and kitchenette and some have a balcony, which suits guests staying several nights who want to cook and live close to the shops and cafés rather than in a hotel wing.
Our picks here: Haarlem Apart Hotel
Ripperdastraat
Boutiquehotel Staats sits on Ripperdastraat 13A, central and quiet, with a restaurant, bar, terrace and garden plus a garage. Pets are allowed and there is a shuttle service, so guests can arrive by car or be collected and still be within the old centre.
Our picks here: Boutiquehotel Staats
Zijlstraat
MAF Haarlem Boutique Hotel is on Zijlstraat 62, a central street with shops and bars. It is the only hotel on this list with a swimming pool, and it adds a bar, terrace and family rooms, all with a concierge and free Wi-Fi.
Our picks here: MAF Haarlem Boutique Hotel
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Questions, answered
Which of these Haarlem hotels has parking?
All nine list parking. Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem offers free parking; Boutiquehotel Staats, Carlton Square Hotel and Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals have a garage. Brasss Hotel Suites, Haarlem Apart Hotel, Hotel Lion d'Or, Hotel Ml and MAF Haarlem Boutique Hotel list parking without a garage.
Which hotels in Haarlem allow pets?
Two do: Boutiquehotel Staats on Ripperdastraat and Hotel Lion d'Or on Kruisweg. Both also have family rooms, parking and free Wi-Fi. No other hotel on this shortlist states that pets are allowed.
Which Haarlem hotel has a pool or spa?
MAF Haarlem Boutique Hotel is the only one with a swimming pool. Brasss Hotel Suites, Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem and Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals have a spa; Brasss and Amrâth add a jacuzzi, and Brasss and Van der Valk a sauna. Van der Valk also has a fitness centre.
Which Haarlem hotels are best for families?
Haarlem Apart Hotel, Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem, Carlton Square Hotel, Hotel Lion d'Or, Boutiquehotel Staats, MAF Haarlem Boutique Hotel and Hotel Ml all list family rooms. Haarlem Apart Hotel and Van der Valk add kitchens or kitchenettes, and Van der Valk has free parking.
Which is the highest-rated hotel on this shortlist?
Brasss Hotel Suites and Haarlem Apart Hotel are level at 4.6 out of 5, from 215 and 142 reviews. Boutiquehotel Staats follows at 4.5 from 303 reviews, then Carlton Square Hotel, Hotel Lion d'Or and Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals at 4.3.
Which Haarlem hotel is closest to the centre?
Addresses in the historic core include Korte Veerstraat 1, Grote Houtstraat 24, Ripperdastraat 13A, Zijlstraat 62, Damstraat 10 and Klokhuisplein 9 — Brasss Hotel Suites, Haarlem Apart Hotel, Boutiquehotel Staats, MAF Haarlem Boutique Hotel, Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals and Hotel Ml. Kruisweg and Toekanweg lie further out.
Do these Haarlem hotels serve breakfast?
Brasss Hotel Suites and Carlton Square Hotel list breakfast among their facilities. Several others have a restaurant or bar on site, among them Boutiquehotel Staats, Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem and Hotel Ml. The remaining houses do not state breakfast in their facilities.
Which Haarlem hotels suit business travellers?
Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem, Hotel Ml, Hotel Lion d'Or and Carlton Square Hotel have business centres or 24-hour front desks with restaurants or bars, lifts, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem has the largest review base here, 4,272, and the widest range of facilities.