Kandelaar Travel Guide
Rotterdam
Popular places to visit
Ahoy Rotterdam
Catch an event at Ahoy Rotterdam during your trip to Rotterdam. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Erasmus Bridge
This huge yet graceful bridge connects the north and south parts of Rotterdam and is one of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks.
Blijdorp Zoo
Visit the animals who call Blijdorp Zoo home during your trip to Rotterdam. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Erasmus MC
If Erasmus MC is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rotterdam.
Markthal Rotterdam
During your visit to Rotterdam, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Markthal Rotterdam. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Euromast
The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.
Things to do
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam
Gouda: Syrup Waffle Factory Ticket with a Waffle
PEPPA PIG World of Play Leidschendam Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Kandelaar
The Usual Rotterdam
Lovely hotel, central location. rooms were very clean, minimal and just as we wanted. would stay again
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Art Hotel Rotterdam
Great location, plenty of food options around, near to metro stop. Carpark in hotel, although it is quite tight space. Our daughter has a separate section for her sibgle bed with tv , which she loved.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The James Hotel Rotterdam
Clean room Comfortable beds Nice bathroom No place to open suitcase- no luggage stand in room.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
There was almost everything I could need except body lotion and no extra bits in the bathroom such as a shower cap or makeup remover pads Also quite noisy through large glass windows Great location and staff were mostly friendly and helpful We didn’t eat here but did have a drink in the bar
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
Room and bathrooms were clean and spacious. Top marks to the reception staff for their friendly, prompt and efficient service.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Carlton Beach
DId not have the chance to have breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kandelaar
Overschie
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Overschie. You might want to make time for a stop at Park Zestienhoven or Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout.
Blijdorp
Blijdorp might not have many top sights, but Blijdorp Zoo and Holland Casino Rotterdam are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Noord
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Noord. You might consider stopping by Blijdorp Zoo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Middelland
Though Middelland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum and De Doelen.
Hillegersberg-Schiebroek
Restaurants and theme parks are just a few things travellers like about Hillegersberg-Schiebroek. A stop by Plaswijckpark is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Chinatown
While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like De Doelen and Holland Casino Rotterdam.
