Guidebook for Haarlem
Drinks & Nightlife
I worked at this bar for a number of years and it's a great little bar to have a drink at the bar, have a chat with the bar staff and meet new people.
You won't find anything like it in Haarlem
Café du Théâtre
16 SmedestraatI worked at this bar for a number of years and it's a great little bar to have a drink at the bar, have a chat with the bar staff and meet new people.
You won't find anything like it in Haarlem
This bar opens early and closes late. With one of the best terraces in town on the "Grote Markt" or "Big Square" this is the place to sit in the sun and enjoy anything from a coffee to a great beer.
21 locals recommend
Café Studio
25 Grote MarktThis bar opens early and closes late. With one of the best terraces in town on the "Grote Markt" or "Big Square" this is the place to sit in the sun and enjoy anything from a coffee to a great beer.
Just across the street from Café Du Théâtre this Jazz bar is lively 7 days a week and will dish up some great professional and amateur bands 7 days a week.
34 locals recommend
Cafe Stiels
21 SmedestraatJust across the street from Café Du Théâtre this Jazz bar is lively 7 days a week and will dish up some great professional and amateur bands 7 days a week.
Everything Else
This place offers great bike rentals just a couple minutes walk from Haarlem Central Station.
Check www.rentabikehaarlem.nl for more information
61 locals recommend
Rent a Bike Haarlem
36 Lange HerenstraatThis place offers great bike rentals just a couple minutes walk from Haarlem Central Station.
Check www.rentabikehaarlem.nl for more information
Grab a sandwich and dangle your feet over the banks of the Spaarne to enjoy the calm of the water and the beautiful archtecture. A great place to recharge and relax.
11 locals recommend
Spaarne
SpaarneGrab a sandwich and dangle your feet over the banks of the Spaarne to enjoy the calm of the water and the beautiful archtecture. A great place to recharge and relax.
Are concerts more your thing then check out the Patronaat and get some tickets for the best concerts Haarlem has to offer. Want more impromptu live music then check out Cafe Stiels for live music
90 locals recommend
Patronaat
2 ZijlsingelAre concerts more your thing then check out the Patronaat and get some tickets for the best concerts Haarlem has to offer. Want more impromptu live music then check out Cafe Stiels for live music
Nearest busstop to my apartment. Bus number 14 from Haarlem Station - Heemstede Station or the other way around. Check www.9292.nl for all your public transportation needs.
Voltastraat
Nearest busstop to my apartment. Bus number 14 from Haarlem Station - Heemstede Station or the other way around. Check www.9292.nl for all your public transportation needs.
In for a day at the beach? Make sure to visit Woodstock69 (www.woodstock69.nl), the best beachbar in Bloemendaal aan Zee.
This place is also kid friendly but throws the best parties in the weekend!
245 locals recommend
Bloemendaal aan Zee
In for a day at the beach? Make sure to visit Woodstock69 (www.woodstock69.nl), the best beachbar in Bloemendaal aan Zee.
This place is also kid friendly but throws the best parties in the weekend!
Food Scene
Want a great cup of coffee? Make sure to visit Anne & Max in Haarlem for a great coffee to go or sit down and enjoy a great espresso, cappucino or anything else!
43 locals recommend
Anne&Max Haarlem
5 ZijlstraatWant a great cup of coffee? Make sure to visit Anne & Max in Haarlem for a great coffee to go or sit down and enjoy a great espresso, cappucino or anything else!
Is dangling your feet not your thing? Right next to the Teylers Museum is Grand Cafe Nobel where you can sit and enjoy a bit to eat and a drink right at the water.
Koren-Beurs
36-Zwart SpaarneIs dangling your feet not your thing? Right next to the Teylers Museum is Grand Cafe Nobel where you can sit and enjoy a bit to eat and a drink right at the water.
This old church turned beer brewer / bar / restaurant is a great place to try one of the many beers Jopen makes and have a great bite to eat.
272 locals recommend
Jopen
2 Gedempte VoldersgrachtThis old church turned beer brewer / bar / restaurant is a great place to try one of the many beers Jopen makes and have a great bite to eat.
Sightseeing
This is the oldest museum in the country and an absolute must see! Nestled on the banks of the beautiful Spaarne it's a great museum for kids and adults alike.
370 locals recommend
Teylers Museum
16 SpaarneThis is the oldest museum in the country and an absolute must see! Nestled on the banks of the beautiful Spaarne it's a great museum for kids and adults alike.
This art museum houses some of the best works by the master Frans Hals and other artists. Situated in the beautiful area known as "Klein Heiligland" or "Small Holy Land" this museum is a must see.
330 locals recommend
Frans Hals Museum - Hof
62 Groot HeiliglandThis art museum houses some of the best works by the master Frans Hals and other artists. Situated in the beautiful area known as "Klein Heiligland" or "Small Holy Land" this museum is a must see.
Shopping
This is the main shopping street of Haarlem where you'll find most brand name stores for all your shopping needs.
61 locals recommend
Grote Houtstraat
Grote HoutstraatThis is the main shopping street of Haarlem where you'll find most brand name stores for all your shopping needs.
Are boutiques more your shopping thing then be sure to stroll down the Kleine Houtstraat and pick those one of a kind things you wont find anywhere else.
36 locals recommend
Kleine Houtstraat
Kleine HoutstraatAre boutiques more your shopping thing then be sure to stroll down the Kleine Houtstraat and pick those one of a kind things you wont find anywhere else.
Essentials
This supermarket has everything you want and is just a few minutes from the apartment. Open from 8 a.m. until 8p.m. 6 days a week and from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday
58 locals recommend
Vomar Voordeelmarkt
50 StephensonstraatThis supermarket has everything you want and is just a few minutes from the apartment. Open from 8 a.m. until 8p.m. 6 days a week and from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday