Centrum Travel Guide
Haarlem





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.

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.

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.

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.

Cathedral of Saint Bavo
See the unusual mix of architectural styles in this beautiful Catholic Church. Enjoy a performance by the choir, specially trained at a nearby musical school.
Top hotels in Centrum

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
Would stay here again and again. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the room was spotless and the layout of the room felt very modern. Also a great location, around 10-15 minutes to Amsterdam Centraal from Spaklerweg on the metro which is less than a 5 minute walk away.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
The staff was very curious. The room was ok.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Hotel Old Quarter
Friendly staff, clean room, excellent location.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
The room was spotless, and the staff was very polite and friendly to help. We really enjoyed the staying at your hotel
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Amazing location and clean hotel
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centrum

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