Oude Westen Travel Guide
Rotterdam
Visit Oude Westen
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.
Blijdorp Zoo
Visit the animals who call Blijdorp Zoo home during your trip to Rotterdam. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Erasmus MC
If Erasmus MC is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rotterdam.
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.
Euromast
The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.
Things to do
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam
Utrecht: Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Rotterdam
Delft: Canal House Museum 'Paul Tetar van Elven' Ticket
Top hotels in Oude Westen
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Rotterdam
Great!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hotel 171
Had a great stay. Close to all the spots that didn’t require taking public transport
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
The Usual Rotterdam
Really impressed with hotel. Great location, atmosphere and very clean. Bonus that there was a washer and dryer available for a small fee. Would definitely stay there again and recommend.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The James Hotel Rotterdam
Good points - really comfy large bed and duvet, climate control in room was excellent, spacious room, great shower, nice staff, good location for shopping/eating, nice and clean, water dispenser machine at reception. Bad points - view from window was right into an office block being constructed, ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Wow best hotel in Rotterdam, will be staying again
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Carlton Beach
DId not have the chance to have breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oude Westen
Chinatown
While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like De Doelen and Holland Casino Rotterdam.
Centrum
Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Witte de Withstraat and De Doelen while in the area.
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.
Cool
While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Witte de Withstraat 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.
Stadsdriehoek
If you're spending some time in Stadsdriehoek, Markthal Rotterdam and Kijk-Kubus are top sights worth seeing.
