Holiday Inn - the niu, Dairy Haarlem
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the cheapest of our three Haarlem picks and a central base about 8 to 10 minutes on foot from the main museums and church. Skip it if you want a gym, spa or parking on site, since none are listed, or if a fully stocked breakfast matters a lot.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Holiday Inn - the niu, Dairy Haarlem is our Budget pick in Haarlem, a 3-star hotel with a guest score of 8.2. It suits city-break travellers who will spend the day out, people arriving by train, and dog owners, since the data tags it as pet-friendly.
The facility list is short: free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk. No gym, spa, restaurant or parking appear in the data. If you want a hotel to relax in, or you are driving, one of our other picks may suit you better.
Location and getting around
The address is Zijlsingel 1a. Guests rate the location 9.0 and describe it as central, near the old town, bus stops and the train station.
Straight-line estimates put the Grote Kerk about 0.6 km away, around 8 minutes on foot. The Frans Hals Museum and the Teylers Museum are both about 0.8 km, roughly 10 minutes each. Real walking routes can be a little longer, but this is the most compact position of our three Haarlem picks for those sights.
Parking is not listed, so availability and cost are not confirmed. Check with the hotel before arriving by car.
What guests say
The 8.2 comes from 2,185 reviews. In the provider sample it placed joint 6th of 6 eligible properties, so it was the lowest-rated hotel in the group. That is the trade for the lower price.
Staff are a clear positive. Guests describe a friendly, helpful team who give a warm welcome and useful local tips. The location gets praise too.
Breakfast is the main complaint. The buffet is listed as continental and vegetarian, and guests call it varied, but some say it is not always refilled quickly or is missing hot items. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed. Room size, noise and condition have not been assessed.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price was €133.40 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, about €267 in total. That is 11% below the sample median of €150.15. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
In Haarlem the gap between our picks was small. Van der Valk Hotel Haarlem, our Luxury pick, was €147.90 with 8.8. Metzlr House, our Best Value pick, was €152.40 with 8.8. So this hotel saved about €15 to €19 a night, in exchange for a lower score and fewer facilities. If that saving is not important to you, the others offer more for little extra.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible hotels in Haarlem. The Budget slot goes to the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice is set aside, and at €133.40 this was it. A large base of over 2,000 reviews and a 9.0 location score support the choice.
Before you book
Check today's price and compare it with our other two picks, since a small price change could flip the value. Confirm whether breakfast is included and the cancellation terms.
If you travel with a pet, ask about the rules and any fee. If you drive, find out where you can park nearby.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Holiday Inn the niu, Dairy Haarlem from the Grote Kerk?
About 0.6 km, roughly 8 minutes on foot by our straight-line estimate. The Frans Hals Museum and Teylers Museum are about 10 minutes each.
Is it close to Haarlem train station?
Guests say it is near the train station and bus stops. The exact walking time has not been measured, so check a map.
Does the hotel have parking?
Parking is not listed in our data, so it is not confirmed. Ask the hotel about options nearby before you drive.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €133.40 a night. It is not a live quote, so check today's price.
Is breakfast good?
Guests find the buffet varied, but some say it is not replenished quickly or lacks hot items. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.