"Da Haarlem Spanky" Haarlem by richiecdisc

Haarlem Travel Guide: 560 reviews and 1,404 photos

Haarlem is fast becoming the second city of the Netherlands for good reason. It represents an easy alternative to or day trip from Amsterdam. It has a similar canal laden charm without the exaggerated dangers of the sprawling Red Light District or omnipresence of “coffee shops” where caffeine is the last thing on customers’ minds. Not that Haarlem lacks these features; it’s just that they are underplayed in favor of a more restrained demeanor. In fact, there is a little of everything that rival Amsterdam has without most of the crowds. Most day trip from the pleasure capital so if you spend a night here in the off season, you will be pleasantly surprised to have a bit more breathing room enjoying the sights and securing a seat in a café a well. So, by all means enjoy a day of this fine city, and if you can try the Haarlem nights, you won’t regret it.

Intro Updated Jul 8, 2005
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Though much more subdued then... - Haarlem

Though much more subdued then... Tourist Traps (1)

Though much more subdued then Amsterdam's, Haarlem does have a Red Light District. Though it is legal, I have never felt... more travel advice

Though you can find scenes... Off The Beaten Path (1)

Though you can find scenes like this in Amsterdam, it seems much easier to escape the crowds here in Haarlem, where back... more travel advice

Melkwood. Nightlife (3)

The girls refused to go into this one, saying it was a kiddie hangout and dive. Of course, I tried to go the next day... more travel advice

Bruxelles. Nightlife (3)

More of a neigborhood pub but with a great selection of beers, especially the bottled beers from IJ in Amsterdam. more travel advice

Restaurants (2)
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Hotels (1)
Hotel Amadeus.
Things to Do (6)
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AMOQUE Nov 20, 2003 at 6:36 AM

It seems you had a very nice time wiht my niece sandra indeed ;-).. In january I will be traveling to Thailand with her. Very nice page.
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fabrice Jul 26, 2002 at 11:28 PM

you always build very personal pages
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SooBrand Jul 11, 2002 at 7:11 AM

Will try steak house when there in October
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matcrazy1 Jun 8, 2002 at 11:12 AM

Fantastic tips and VT meeting!
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undermysky Jun 2, 2002 at 4:22 AM

So did you meet the globetrotters?
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l_joo Apr 11, 2002 at 7:17 PM

You have so many VT-friends...great
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MATIM Apr 7, 2002 at 9:29 AM

nice pictures, have to visit this place soon
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sim1 Apr 2, 2002 at 4:27 AM

Thanks Richie!!! Great story!! Loved reading it :-))
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keeweechic Mar 23, 2002 at 6:07 PM

You cram so much in a day/night & tum:-) well done
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Porteplume Mar 23, 2002 at 8:30 AM

You were lucky with this *sunny* weather in Holland...