Centrum
Rotterdam
Popular places to visit
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.
Markthal Rotterdam
During your visit to Rotterdam, you can do some window-shopping at Markthal Rotterdam. While in this romantic area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Euromast
The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling 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.
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.
Rotterdam Central Library
After visiting Rotterdam Central Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rotterdam. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide
Rotterdam: Miniworld Rotterdam Entry Ticket
Centrum Hotel Deals
The Usual Rotterdam
"Clean and convenient, good location, quiet"
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
"Awful experience. I booked this hotel based on the reviews, but I was completely misled. I ended up paying €150 for parking for less than three days because the staff were unable to help with parking at the hotel, despite parking being listed as one of the booking features. There was no daily water ..."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
The James Hotel Rotterdam
"Really nice boutique-feel hotel. My room was huge, very clean and comfy bed. I enjoyed the self-service coffee/snack/breakfast offering and the lounge it was served in was a nice place to sit and read. Staff were very helpful and recommended some places for me to eat and drink as a solo diner."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
NH Atlanta Rotterdam
"Location is good, close to Markthal, shopping street. Staff is helpful. Hotel is old and needs restoration like scratch marks on window pane and the rubber caulking is peeling off. Don't know what happened that Friday night. It seems cars were racing against each other. There were honking, backfiring, ..."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
citizenM Rotterdam
"Excellent hotel."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
"Brilliantly located. Room was spacious. Cot was available, but needed a few requests. Breakfast was excellent. Very pleased with stay."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centrum
Cool
While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Claus Statue and Witte de Withstraat.
Chinatown
While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like De Doelen and Holland Casino Rotterdam.
Oude Westen
While there might not be top attractions in Oude Westen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like De Doelen and Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum.
Stadsdriehoek
If you're spending some time in Stadsdriehoek, Markthal Rotterdam and Kijk-Kubus are top sights worth seeing.
Middelland
While Middelland might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum and De Doelen.
Scheepvaartkwartier
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Scheepvaartkwartier. You might want to make time for a stop at Euromast or Erasmus Bridge.
