An elegant hotel in a historic building on Haarlem's Grote Markt square, offering refined rooms with views of St. Bavo Church and bustling market. Features restaurant-café, comfortable accommodations, and prime location for sightseeing and shopping.
Carlton Square Hotel Haarlem occupies a historic building on Grote Markt 27, directly on Haarlem's central market square — one of the most animated public spaces in the Netherlands, flanked by the medieval Sint Bavokerk on one side and a parade of café terraces on the other. The location gives guests an immediate immersion in the daily life of Haarlem: the Saturday flower and cheese market takes place on the square below, the church towers are visible from upper-floor windows, and the city's main restaurant strip along Boter Markt and the Jorissteeg side streets is a two-minute walk. The Carlton Square brand is a Dutch hotel group operating mid-range properties across the Netherlands; the Haarlem property is one of its flagship locations, occupying a late-19th-century building that features high ceilings, large windows, and traditional Dutch architectural proportions. The 95 rooms include Standard and Superior categories, with Superior rooms offering Grote Markt views and slightly larger floor plans. All rooms are furnished in a classic European hotel style with dark wood, upholstered headboards, and tiled bathrooms; free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs are standard. The ground-floor Café de Magistraat opens onto the market square terrace and serves breakfast, lunch, coffee, and early evening meals in a traditional brasserie setting open to guests and walk-in customers. The Frans Hals Museum, with its collection of 17th-century Dutch portrait masterworks, is a ten-minute walk south. Haarlem Centraal Station is a ten-minute walk from the hotel, connecting to Amsterdam in fifteen minutes and Schiphol Airport in ten minutes.
Amenities
- market square views
- restaurant
- central location
- free WiFi
- historic building
- breakfast buffet
Location
Grote Markt 27, 2011 RC Haarlem
52.3818, 4.6359 View on map
Highlights
- Prime position on Haarlem's Grote Markt square with direct views of the medieval Sint Bavokerk
- Café de Magistraat brasserie with Grote Markt terrace seating, open to guests and the public
- Saturday flower and cheese market directly below the hotel's windows on the central square
- Ten-minute walk from the Frans Hals Museum's Dutch Golden Age portrait collection
- Short walk to Haarlem Centraal for ten-minute trains to Schiphol Airport and fifteen-minute trains to Amsterdam
Tips for visiting
- Request an upper-floor room facing Grote Markt for the best views of Sint Bavokerk, especially on Saturday market mornings.
- Café de Magistraat's terrace is one of the finest café seats in Haarlem on a sunny afternoon — arrive early on weekends to secure a table.
- The Saturday market (08:00–17:00) is one of Haarlem's most characteristic experiences; buy Dutch flowers and Edam cheese directly from local farmers.
- Book a room at the back of the hotel for quiet evenings; the Grote Markt is lively on Friday and Saturday nights with café and restaurant trade.
- Haarlem's Jorissteeg and Boter Markt side streets are the densest concentration of independent restaurants in the city — explore on foot from the hotel.
Accessibility
Carlton Square Hotel Haarlem has a passenger lift and step-free access from the Grote Markt entrance. Adapted rooms with accessible bathroom features are available and should be requested at the time of booking. The Grote Markt itself has some cobblestone paving around the perimeter, but the main pedestrian areas are suitable for wheelchair users.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Grote Markt in Haarlem?
The Grote Markt is Haarlem's historic central market square, flanked by the Gothic Sint Bavokerk (completed 1520) and the Stadhuis (town hall). Weekly markets have been held here since the Middle Ages. Today it is the social and geographic centre of the city, surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
Is Carlton Square Hotel Haarlem part of a hotel group?
Yes. Carlton Square is a Dutch hotel brand operating mid-range city-centre hotels across the Netherlands. The brand focuses on central historic locations and classic European hotel character rather than boutique or international chain formats.
How far is the hotel from the North Sea coast?
The North Sea beach at Zandvoort is approximately 10 kilometres west of Haarlem. Trains from Haarlem Centraal to Zandvoort aan Zee take around fifteen minutes in summer (with direct services) or a slightly longer connection in winter. Cycling to the coast via the dune path takes around thirty minutes.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast availability varies by rate type. A buffet breakfast is served daily in Café de Magistraat and can be added during the booking process or purchased separately on arrival. The brasserie also serves full à la carte breakfast options.