Guidebook for Rotterdam
Sightseeing
The proud of North Rotterdam where you can chill, walking, running, yoga, and have a picknick.
97 locals recommend
Vroesenpark
181 StadhouderswegThe proud of North Rotterdam where you can chill, walking, running, yoga, and have a picknick.
Diergaarde Blijdorp is one of the oldest zoos in the Netherlands. In 2007 it celebrated its 150th anniversary.
170 locals recommend
Rotterdam Zoo
8 BlijdorplaanDiergaarde Blijdorp is one of the oldest zoos in the Netherlands. In 2007 it celebrated its 150th anniversary.
Blijdorp was built between 1931 and 1940 in Blijdorpse polder, where the district is named. Blijdorp was not affected by the bombing of Rotterdam of May 14, 1940 by the Germans.
47 locals recommend
Blijdorp
Blijdorp was built between 1931 and 1940 in Blijdorpse polder, where the district is named. Blijdorp was not affected by the bombing of Rotterdam of May 14, 1940 by the Germans.
Located between Blijdorp area to the north, and the city center to the south, the new building accommodates 110,000 passengers daily and is aimed to cater for up to 323,000 daily travellers by 2025.
145 locals recommend
Rotterdam Centraal Station
2 StationspleinLocated between Blijdorp area to the north, and the city center to the south, the new building accommodates 110,000 passengers daily and is aimed to cater for up to 323,000 daily travellers by 2025.
a combined cable-stayed and bascule bridge in the centre of Rotterdam, connecting the north and south parts of this city, second largest in the Netherlands. Named after Desiderius Erasmus, a humanist.
221 locals recommend
Erasmus Bridge
Erasmusbruga combined cable-stayed and bascule bridge in the centre of Rotterdam, connecting the north and south parts of this city, second largest in the Netherlands. Named after Desiderius Erasmus, a humanist.
An observation tower in Rotterdam, Netherlands, designed by Hugh Maaskant constructed between 1958 and 1960. In 2008 and 2009, the tower hosted an extreme sports event which featured BASE jumping.
352 locals recommend
Euromast
20 ParkhavenAn observation tower in Rotterdam, Netherlands, designed by Hugh Maaskant constructed between 1958 and 1960. In 2008 and 2009, the tower hosted an extreme sports event which featured BASE jumping.
Buzzing street and trendy atmosphere. Close to musea, with some artistic 'spill over' into Witte de With street. Hard to imagine some years ago this street was considered a problem area.
324 locals recommend
Witte de Withstraat
Witte de WithstraatBuzzing street and trendy atmosphere. Close to musea, with some artistic 'spill over' into Witte de With street. Hard to imagine some years ago this street was considered a problem area.
a Protestant church in Rotterdam, the only remnant of the medieval city of Rotterdam. In a sunny day you can sit on the terrace and have coffee.
39 locals recommend
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk
27 Grotekerkpleina Protestant church in Rotterdam, the only remnant of the medieval city of Rotterdam. In a sunny day you can sit on the terrace and have coffee.
Wonderful lake 4 km from bnb. Take '8waterroute' and enjoy the scenery of old city. Start with Statensingel, Stationsingel, Proviniersingel, Noordsingel, Rotte, Crosswijkse-, Boezemsingel, and Boezem.
139 locals recommend
Kralingen Lake
Wonderful lake 4 km from bnb. Take '8waterroute' and enjoy the scenery of old city. Start with Statensingel, Stationsingel, Proviniersingel, Noordsingel, Rotte, Crosswijkse-, Boezemsingel, and Boezem.
Food Scene
Bio vegan restaurant in a unique location: an old nicely decorated train wagon with a garden next to it.
26 locals recommend
Restaurant Gare du Nord
2 AnthoniestraatBio vegan restaurant in a unique location: an old nicely decorated train wagon with a garden next to it.
Dunya Lokanta
40A Proveniersstraat“Authentic taste of orient”
La Cazuela
38b Proveniersstraat“Fun decor, good tapas”
Angelo Betti
6B SchiekadeA real Italian Family run Pizzeria
The coffee is excellent, there are delicious cakes, lunch is limited in choice. There are high tables where it is suitable to work.
Nationale-Nederlanden Douwe Egberts Café
25 StationspleinThe coffee is excellent, there are delicious cakes, lunch is limited in choice. There are high tables where it is suitable to work.
Vapiano Rotterdam Plaza
24 Plaza“Fast service, clean and yummy!”
Knoflookrestaurant 'Look
140B 's-Gravendijkwal“For garlic lovers”
Cozy pub where you can eat a snack and where everything revolves around jazz.
41 locals recommend
Jazzcafé Dizzy
127 's-GravendijkwalCozy pub where you can eat a snack and where everything revolves around jazz.
Restaurant Bla Bla
35 Piet Heynsplein“Vegetarian organic food, juice and beer.”
Dudok
88 MeentA lovely grand-cafe with the regular Dutch delights for lunch and dinner!
Mevrouw Meijer
37B Gerard ScholtenstraatThis cosy place offers nice food, served by pretty personel.
This place is a bistro style restaurant. You can just get drink or get a bite to eat. It's one of those places where you could also just hang out.
40 locals recommend
Grand Café Wester Paviljoen
157 MathenesserlaanThis place is a bistro style restaurant. You can just get drink or get a bite to eat. It's one of those places where you could also just hang out.
Loos is one of Rotterdam's classic places for a cup of coffee, lunch or dinner. The location is splendid: a nice terrace outside, where you can sit in the sun before or after stralling along the river
24 locals recommend
Grand Café-Restaurant Loos
51 WestpleinLoos is one of Rotterdam's classic places for a cup of coffee, lunch or dinner. The location is splendid: a nice terrace outside, where you can sit in the sun before or after stralling along the river
This restaurant is situated in the witte de with straat, the center of Rotterdam so make reservations (possible online!) The restaurant is nicely decorated and has a nice Italian feel to it.
20 locals recommend
Restaurant Oliva
15A Witte de WithstraatThis restaurant is situated in the witte de with straat, the center of Rotterdam so make reservations (possible online!) The restaurant is nicely decorated and has a nice Italian feel to it.
Bazar offers a mix of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods. Located in the lovely Witte de Withstraat, this place is sure to satisfy you.
58 locals recommend
Bazar
16 Witte de WithstraatBazar offers a mix of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods. Located in the lovely Witte de Withstraat, this place is sure to satisfy you.
This is one of the classic places of Rotterdam, mostly used for grabbing a quick bite or having a drink before going to the city theater or the movies.
9 locals recommend
Cafe Restaurant Floor
28 SchouwburgpleinThis is one of the classic places of Rotterdam, mostly used for grabbing a quick bite or having a drink before going to the city theater or the movies.
Centrally located next to Rotterdam Central Station, Lebkov serves excellent coffee in a trendy corner bar.
14 locals recommend
Lebkov & Sons
50 StationspleinCentrally located next to Rotterdam Central Station, Lebkov serves excellent coffee in a trendy corner bar.
One of the best places to bring a quick visit to buy some food (next store or here), or sit a little while and enjoy cold and warm buffet, of a very nice desert. A lot of vegetarian and vegan options
29 locals recommend
Spirit Rotterdam
9 MarinierswegOne of the best places to bring a quick visit to buy some food (next store or here), or sit a little while and enjoy cold and warm buffet, of a very nice desert. A lot of vegetarian and vegan options
It is a small thai place with a nice atmosphere. You cannot choose your dishes, but you can add extras. The menu consisted on starters, main dish and desert.
De Kleine Ondeugd
348 Oostzeedijk It is a small thai place with a nice atmosphere. You cannot choose your dishes, but you can add extras. The menu consisted on starters, main dish and desert.
Frietboutique
68A Witte de WithstraatAn orinigal twist on Dutch snacks, also serving real Dutch Frites (bio).
La Pizza Noord
1-3 BentinckpleinNew & modern
Vroesenpaviljoen
60 VroesenlaanIn the middle of green & peaceful park.
Booon
31 ProveniersstraatNice place to drink coffee.
Korean Food by Allegaartje
277A ZwaanshalsCozy place, delicious Koreans, friendly service, good price!
Warung Mini
47 Witte de WithstraatBudget place with very good Surinams. Soto soup is recommended!
Arts & Culture
known as visual art route where you can admire 17 works of art along the water of Westersingel.
Westersingel
Westersingelknown as visual art route where you can admire 17 works of art along the water of Westersingel.
IFFR (International Film Festival Rotterdam) is an annual film festival held in various cinemas in Rotterdam, which offers diversity in Cinematic art from around the world.
6 locals recommend
IFFR
278-B Karel DoormanstraatIFFR (International Film Festival Rotterdam) is an annual film festival held in various cinemas in Rotterdam, which offers diversity in Cinematic art from around the world.
Everything Else
One of oldest swimming in Netherlands, recently renovated. It is enough reason visit just to admire the architecture and enjoy the steambath. Entrance: € 4.60
12 locals recommend
Van Maanenbad
8 Van MaanenstraatOne of oldest swimming in Netherlands, recently renovated. It is enough reason visit just to admire the architecture and enjoy the steambath. Entrance: € 4.60
BIO Bodega
2 StationssingelPerfect for a healthy breakfast or tasty lunch.
De Doelen is a home to the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, which are often on tour.
47 locals recommend
De Doelen
50 SchouwburgpleinDe Doelen is a home to the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, which are often on tour.
City Hall
1 Stadhuisplein“One of the few historic buildings in the centre of Rotterdam”
Rotterdamse Schouwburg is located in the city centre and is definitely worth while visiting while in Rotterdam.
21 locals recommend
Theater Rotterdam Schouwburg
25 SchouwburgpleinRotterdamse Schouwburg is located in the city centre and is definitely worth while visiting while in Rotterdam.
The Kunsthal rotates temporary exhibits throughout the year. There are 7 main galleries. Check the website regularly for the major exhibits.
255 locals recommend
Kunsthal Rotterdam
341 WestzeedijkThe Kunsthal rotates temporary exhibits throughout the year. There are 7 main galleries. Check the website regularly for the major exhibits.
World Museum
25 Willemskade“Small but brilliantly curated museum”
Delfshaven
“Beautiful piece of old Rotterdam.”
Restaurant Fritschy
39 Delftseplein“Very tasty dining in a tasteful classic interior”
Rotterdam, Station Blaak
“Nice area of Rotterdam with shops and restaurants”
For those interested in architecture, this is a must see. The audio tour is really helpful for understanding the initial owners' vision.
10 locals recommend
Huis Sonneveld
12 JongkindstraatFor those interested in architecture, this is a must see. The audio tour is really helpful for understanding the initial owners' vision.
It was completely missed by the WWII bombings so all the original architecture still stands here. There are some wonderful neo-renaissance and art-deco style buildings.
28 locals recommend
Veerhaven
It was completely missed by the WWII bombings so all the original architecture still stands here. There are some wonderful neo-renaissance and art-deco style buildings.
Westelijk Handelsterrein
15 Van Vollenhovenstraat“A lovely selection of fine dining establishments”
Codarts is a Rotterdam based international university providing high level professional arts education in music, dance and circus arts.
Codarts
26 KruispleinCodarts is a Rotterdam based international university providing high level professional arts education in music, dance and circus arts.
The Groot Handelsgebouw, adjacent to Rotterdam Central Station, is the largest business centre in the Netherlands. It is a building with an open character.
Retail Office Spaces
45 StationspleinThe Groot Handelsgebouw, adjacent to Rotterdam Central Station, is the largest business centre in the Netherlands. It is a building with an open character.
AH Bentinckplein
40 BentinckpleinSupermarket
Dirk
27 DamstraatSupermarket
The Academy is the art school of Rotterdam and part of the Hogeschool Rotterdam, a university of applied sciences. It is regarded as one of the most prestigious art schools in the country.
Willem de Kooning Academie
10 BlaakThe Academy is the art school of Rotterdam and part of the Hogeschool Rotterdam, a university of applied sciences. It is regarded as one of the most prestigious art schools in the country.
Cube houses are a set of innovative houses built in Rotterdam and Helmond in the Netherlands, designed by architect Piet Blom.
196 locals recommend
Cube Houses
70 OverblaakCube houses are a set of innovative houses built in Rotterdam and Helmond in the Netherlands, designed by architect Piet Blom.
Erasmus University Rotterdam (abbreviated as EUR, Dutch: Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam) is a public university located in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the city that also houses the largest port in Europe.
14 locals recommend
Erasmus University Rotterdam
50 Burgemeester OudlaanErasmus University Rotterdam (abbreviated as EUR, Dutch: Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam) is a public university located in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the city that also houses the largest port in Europe.
The Erasmus University Medical Center (Erasmus MC) based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, affiliated with Erasmus University and home to its faculty of medicine.
22 locals recommend
Erasmus MC
The Erasmus University Medical Center (Erasmus MC) based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, affiliated with Erasmus University and home to its faculty of medicine.
Het Nieuwe Instituut aims to illuminate and map a rapidly changing world while at the same time fostering discussion of topics related to the vast field of design.
26 locals recommend
Het Nieuwe Instituut
25 MuseumparkHet Nieuwe Instituut aims to illuminate and map a rapidly changing world while at the same time fostering discussion of topics related to the vast field of design.
Shopping
Markthal is a residential- and office building with a market hall underneath. The grey nature stone building has an archwise structure like a horseshoe. Amazing design and serves good fresh food.
304 locals recommend
Market Hall
298 Dominee Jan ScharpstraatMarkthal is a residential- and office building with a market hall underneath. The grey nature stone building has an archwise structure like a horseshoe. Amazing design and serves good fresh food.