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Rotterdam featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements
Rotterdam which includes a city, a bay or harbour and city views
Rotterdam featuring central business district and a city
Rotterdam showing a river or creek, a city and boating
Rotterdam which includes a river or creek and a city

Popular places to visit

Erasmus Bridge showing a bridge, night scenes and modern architecture

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 park, 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
SS Rotterdam

SS Rotterdam

You can browse the exhibits at SS Rotterdam, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Rotterdam. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

SS Rotterdam
Kinderdijk showing a river or creek and a windmill

Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout

See the largest collection of authentic windmills in the Netherlands as you cycle or hike through this picturesque World Heritage site.

Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
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 which includes 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

Activities

Delft

Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

NZ$191
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

NZ$26
per adult
Rotterdam: Euromast Lookout Tower Ticket
Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

NZ$59
per adult
Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam

Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam

NZ$157
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise

Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise

NZ$52
per adult
Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise
Rotterdam: Waterbus Ticket to Dordrecht and/or Kinderdijk

Rotterdam: Waterbus Ticket to Dordrecht and/or Kinderdijk

NZ$19
per adult
Rotterdam: Waterbus Ticket to Dordrecht and/or Kinderdijk
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Our pick of the best Cool Hotel Deals

The Usual Rotterdam

The Usual Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Westblaak 10, Rotterdam
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$117 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$117
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Erasmus Bridge and Ahoy Rotterdam ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (238 reviews)
"Easy access and hospitable staff and entrance. Definitely felt like you were home away from home."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

The Usual Rotterdam
The James Hotel Rotterdam

The James Hotel Rotterdam

3.5 out of 5
Aert van Nesstraat 25, Rotterdam
The price is NZ$108 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$108
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"We loved the James Hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was wonderful. The bed was incredibly comfortable, allowing for a good night’s sleep. Would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

The James Hotel Rotterdam
Hilton Rotterdam

Hilton Rotterdam

5 out of 5
Weena 10, Rotterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$234 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$234
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Very Good Stay
"Very pleased good quality and expected standard for Hilton brand. Employees were very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Hilton Rotterdam
Rotterdam Marriott Hotel

Rotterdam Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Weena 686, Rotterdam
The price is NZ$270 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$270
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"I had dinner at the hotel restaurant, and although I specified that I can’t eat cheese, my dish contained cheese. Even worse, when I pointed it out, they denied that there was any, even though it was clearly visible"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
NH Atlanta Rotterdam

NH Atlanta Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Aert Van Nesstraat 4, Zuid-Holland, Rotterdam
The price is NZ$159 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$159
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"A little dated, but our room was spacious and very clean. The location was great—within walking distance to most of Rotterdam’s main attractions."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

NH Atlanta Rotterdam
H3 Hotel Rotterdam City Center

H3 Hotel Rotterdam City Center

3 out of 5
Witte de withstraat, 30, Rotterdam, ZH
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$154 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$154
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
6.6/10 (348 reviews)
"Perfect location in central area. Decent sized single rooms. Very good prices"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

H3 Hotel Rotterdam City Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Cool

Euromast showing a lake or waterhole, landscape views and a park

Centrum

Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat while in the area.

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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

4.5/5(3 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 featuring outdoor art and a square or plaza

Stadsdriehoek

4.5/5(3 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

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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