Heijplaat Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Erasmus MC
If Erasmus MC is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rotterdam.
Euromast
The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.
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.
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.
Activities
Rotterdam: Feyenoord 'De Kuip' Stadium Tour
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam
Gouda: Gouda Cheese Experience Entry Ticket
MUST DO: Rotterdam highlights & history with a local guide
Rotterdam: Miniworld Rotterdam Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Heijplaat Hotel Deals
The Usual Rotterdam
Helpful staff | Good location | Noise insulated pods | Clean communal bathroom.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
The James Hotel Rotterdam
Great location! Short walk to lots of entertainment, shopping, and food. Property and staff are excellent!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Carlton Beach
DId not have the chance to have breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
Excellent as alwsys
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
citizenM Rotterdam
Staff were really friendly, rooms are really clean and in a great location. Great visit - will come back!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heijplaat
Charlois
Discover Charlois, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Charlois include Ahoy Rotterdam and Theater Zuidplein, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Rotterdam, Maashaven.
Delfshaven
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Delfshaven. You might want to make time for a stop at Rhine or Ceramic Museum Pablo Rueda Lara.
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.
Scheepvaartkwartier
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Scheepvaartkwartier. You might want to make time for a stop at Euromast or Erasmus Bridge.
Oude Westen
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.
Katendrecht
If you're spending some time in Katendrecht, SS Rotterdam and Theater Walhalla are top sights worth seeing.
