Centrum Travel Guide
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.
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 romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide
Rotterdam: 1-day RET Public Transport Ticket
Top hotels in Centrum
The Usual Rotterdam
Good area
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Lovely hotel in a great spot in Rotterdam short walk from central station the shopping and museums, plus the witte de wittstrasse. Also has a metro station outside! Great service and really comfy room
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
citizenM Rotterdam
Great location! Close to transit and waterfront, the Markthal and tons of shopping. Comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
Loved this hotel
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
The place is very clean and the staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Haven Hotel Rotterdam, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great, upgraded for a few quid more
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Centrum
Cool
While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Lijnbaan 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 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.
Stadsdriehoek
If you're spending some time in Stadsdriehoek, Markthal Rotterdam and Kijk-Kubus are top sights worth seeing.
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.
