Centrum Travel Guide

Rotterdam

Euromast featuring landscape views, a lake or waterhole and a park
Erasmus Bridge showing a bridge, night scenes and cycling
Erasmus Bridge featuring skyline, general coastal views and modern architecture
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Erasmus Bridge showing a bridge, night scenes and cycling

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.

Erasmus Bridge
Euromast which includes a garden, landscape views and a lake or waterhole

Euromast

The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.

Euromast
Markthal Rotterdam

Markthal Rotterdam

During your visit to Rotterdam, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Markthal Rotterdam. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Markthal Rotterdam
Maritime Museum showing a square or plaza

Maritime Museum

As one of the largest and oldest port cities in Europe, it’s fitting that Rotterdam boasts one of the continent’s most impressive nautical museums.

Maritime Museum
Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum featuring art and interior views

Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum

Admire one of the finest collections of artwork in Europe, which features Dutch Old Masters as well as abstract and contemporary pieces.

Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum
Stadhuis

Stadhuis

After visiting Stadhuis, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rotterdam. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Stadhuis

Things to do

Delft

Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

£83
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: Euromast Lookout Tower Ticket

Rotterdam: Euromast Lookout Tower Ticket

£11
per adult
Rotterdam: Euromast Lookout Tower Ticket
Rotterdam: Waterbus Ticket to Dordrecht and/or Kinderdijk

Rotterdam: Waterbus Ticket to Dordrecht and/or Kinderdijk

£8
per adult
Rotterdam: Waterbus Ticket to Dordrecht and/or Kinderdijk
The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour

The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour (Max. 8 People)

£112
per adult
The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour (Max. 8 People)
Amsterdam/Rotterdam: One-Way Train Ticket

Amsterdam/Rotterdam: One-Way Train Ticket

£17
per adult
Amsterdam/Rotterdam: One-Way Train Ticket
Biesbosch: Boat Cruise through National Park

Biesbosch: Boat Cruise through National Park

£16
per adult
Biesbosch: Boat Cruise through National Park
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Top hotels in Centrum

The Usual Rotterdam

The Usual Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Westblaak 10, Rotterdam
The price is £43 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£43
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Erasmus Bridge and Ahoy Rotterdam ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (229 reviews)
Nice Stay
"Great location. Comfortable bed in a nice clean room. Great common spaces on the first floor."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

The Usual Rotterdam
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam

Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam

4.5 out of 5
Westersingel 70, Rotterdam
The price is £96 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£96
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Amazing! Centrally located and we were sble to walk to many awesome attractions! The staff were all very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 6 Sep 2025

Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
citizenM Rotterdam

citizenM Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Gelderse plein 50, Rotterdam, South Holland
The price is £62 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£62
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"The people the check in and the location!"

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2025

citizenM Rotterdam
The James Hotel Rotterdam

The James Hotel Rotterdam

3.5 out of 5
Aert van Nesstraat 25, Rotterdam
The price is £50 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£50
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The James hotel is a great hotel in the best location in Rotterdam"

Reviewed on 11 Sep 2025

The James Hotel Rotterdam
DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre

DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre

4.5 out of 5
Leuvehaven 80, Rotterdam
The price is £78 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£78
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great Hotel.Very near cruise port!Excellent staff , nice rooms.Great price"

Reviewed on 6 Sep 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG

3 out of 5
Weena 121, Rotterdam
The price is £77 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£77
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Everyone was friendly and helpful.My request to have a first floor room was readily granted. The included breakfast was amazing. Thanks to all for a wonderful experience."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Centrum

Rotterdam featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

Cool

While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat.

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Chinatown

While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like De Doelen and Holland Casino Rotterdam.

Chinatown
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Oude Westen

4/5(13 area reviews)

While Oude Westen may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like De Doelen and Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum.

Oude Westen
Maritime Museum showing a square or plaza and outdoor art

Stadsdriehoek

4.5/5(64 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Stadsdriehoek, Markthal Rotterdam and Kijk-Kubus are top sights worth seeing.

Stadsdriehoek
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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.

Middelland
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Scheepvaartkwartier

5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Scheepvaartkwartier. You might want to make time for a stop at Euromast or Erasmus Bridge.

Scheepvaartkwartier

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