Discover Haarlem

What to do inside & outside the hotel!

So much to do, so little time! You’ll never get bored! Haarlem is known for its historical sights, the versatile shopping city, the culture and the beautiful nature. And did you know that Haarlem has been voted the best shopping city in the Netherlands several times?!

Curious about what Haarlem has to offer? Visit our events page and be surprised by a range of unique and inspiring activities.

The Beauty Of Haarlem

Much to see and much to do! 

The Grote Markt in Haarlem is the bustling center of the city. On Saturdays there is a rich market with the tastiest food, the most beautiful flowers and not to forget: fresh stroopwafels. On the Grote Markt you will also find the Sint-Bavo Church, a real eye-catcher, and the beautiful City Hall. Be sure to visit the church. Did you know that the tower is no less than 78 meters high?

In Haarlem you will also find the Haarlem courtyards: we are very well known for them and the oldest courtyard in the Netherlands is located here! The courtyards are a pleasure for the eye. Beautiful courtyard gardens, old-fashioned small houses and, for the connoisseurs, full of historical details. Most courtyards in Haarlem are open to visitors from Monday to Saturday.

Canal cruise in Haarlem

From €22.50 now only €20.25!

Canal cruise in Haarlem

From €22.50 now only €20.25!

Experience Haarlem from the water and let yourself be carried away on a luxury open sloop! Enjoy the atmospheric canals, historic buildings, and the relaxed feeling of cruising. As a guest of Carlton Square, you also receive 10% discount on this unique canal tour. Step aboard and enjoy!

• 50-minute canal cruise on luxury sloops.
• Friendly skipper with extensive knowledge and stories.
• Open sloop in good weather and covered sloop when very warm or colder.
• Drinks available for purchase on board.
• 100% electric sloops – sustainable and quiet.
• Free cancellation in case of bad weather – the day before or on the same day.

Our discount can be used by scanning the QR code at the reception.

Mill the Adriaan & the 'Golden Streets'

More Beautiful Spots

Mill the Adriaan & the 'Golden Streets' 

One of our great visiting spots lies on our beautiful Spaarne van Haarlem. Our unique Mill the Adriaan. The mill is built on an old tower and therefore rises above our Spaarne. If it is open, be sure to go up with a tour, because the view is breathtaking.

The mill has been through a lot. It has been used for trash grinding, as a tobacco mill, a flour mill and even withstood a fire in 1932.

Explore the Golden Streets of Haarlem, discover unique stories and unlock recommendations for local shops and cafes while resolving cryptic clues. This discovery game is played through a web app. All you have to do is open the link on a mobile! The trail is divided over 2.5 kilometers and takes about 1-2 hours.

Let's go the beach

Unwind in Haarlem by means of a relaxing forest or beach walk, because there is no shortage of nature! Haarlem is an ideal place. Lots of history. but also a lot of nature in and around Haarlem.

Within 30 minutes by bike, you'll arrive on the beach of Bloemendaal or Zandvoort. A nice bike ride through the dunes to the beach or the slightly faster route along our famous Zeeweg.

In the summer you can lay on the beach, get a fish or an ice cream on the boulevard, stroll through the citycenter of Zandvoort and of course also get a breath of fresh air.

With a train ride of 10 minutes, you are in Zandvoort citycenter and on the beach in no time.