Blijdorp Travel Guide

Rotterdam

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Popular places to visit

Erasmus Bridge showing a bridge, night scenes and cycling

Erasmus Bridge

4/5(83 reviews)

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 garden, landscape views and a lake or waterhole

Euromast

4/5(24 reviews)

The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.

Euromast
SS Rotterdam

SS Rotterdam

4/5(2 reviews)

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
Markthal Rotterdam

Markthal Rotterdam

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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.

Markthal Rotterdam
Kinderdijk featuring a river or creek and a windmill

Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout

4.5/5(22 reviews)

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
Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum featuring art and interior views

Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum

4/5(6 reviews)

Admire one of the finest collections of artwork in Europe, which features Dutch Old Masters as well as abstract and contemporary pieces.

Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum

Things to do

Delft

Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

฿3,601
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: Waterbus Ticket to Dordrecht and/or Kinderdijk

Rotterdam: Waterbus Ticket to Dordrecht and/or Kinderdijk

฿359
per adult
Rotterdam: Waterbus Ticket to Dordrecht and/or Kinderdijk
Gouda: Gouda Cheese Experience Entry Ticket

Gouda: Gouda Cheese Experience Entry Ticket

฿599
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gouda: Gouda Cheese Experience Entry Ticket
Small group tour to Kinderdijk windmills and Delft from Amsterdam

Small group tour to Kinderdijk windmills and Delft from Amsterdam

฿9,355
per adult
Small group tour to Kinderdijk windmills and Delft from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide

Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide

฿617
per adult
Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide
The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour

The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour (Max. 8 People)

฿5,202
per adult
The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour (Max. 8 People)
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Top hotels in Blijdorp

Art Hotel Rotterdam
Art Hotel Rotterdam
4 out of 5
Mijnsherenlaan 9, Rotterdam
The price is ฿2,596 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿2,596
฿2,999 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (773 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with spacious rooms near metro station."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Art Hotel Rotterdam
The Usual Rotterdam
The Usual Rotterdam
4 out of 5
Westblaak 10, Rotterdam
The price is ฿2,086 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿2,086
฿2,409 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ahoy Rotterdam and Witte de Withstraat ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (173 reviews)
"It was just a cool place to stay"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 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 ฿2,414 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿2,414
฿2,788 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Great stay friendly staff!!"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

The James Hotel Rotterdam
Carlton Beach
Carlton Beach
4.5 out of 5
Gevers Deynootweg 201, Scheveningen, The Hague
The price is ฿4,206 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
฿4,206
฿5,054 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in The Hague. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"The hotel has been recently modernised which is great but unfortunately the hotel has lost some of it's charm as a result. The money could have been better spent on improving the lifts and the general hotel shared spaces"

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Carlton Beach
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
4.5 out of 5
Westersingel 70, Rotterdam
The price is ฿3,029 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿3,029
฿3,782 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We stayed here two nights before a cruise. The room was clean and comfortable, checkin was amazingly simple, they have a great bar in the lobby, and the included breakfast was a great spread! Many food options are in walking distance as well as great sights."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
3 out of 5
Weena 121, Rotterdam
The price is ฿2,866 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿2,866
฿3,310 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was fantastic! They gave us a good room and signed us up for IHG membership. The next day we woke very late and arrived at the breakfast area after it was finished. However, they bent over backwards to help us by bringing out rolls, croissants, cheese and meat. This was extra good ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Blijdorp

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Noord

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Noord. You might consider stopping by Blijdorp Zoo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Noord
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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(13 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 Rotterdam City Theatre and De Doelen.

Oude Westen
Rotterdam featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

Cool

While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Rotterdam City Theatre and Witte de Withstraat.

Cool
Euromast featuring landscape views, a lake or waterhole and a park

Centrum

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

Centrum
Maritime Museum showing a square or plaza and outdoor art

Stadsdriehoek

4.5/5(64 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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