Centrum Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Euromast showing a lake or waterhole, landscape views and a park
Erasmus Bridge showing a bridge, night scenes and modern architecture
Erasmus Bridge which includes skyline, modern architecture and general coastal views
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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
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
Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum showing art and interior views

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.

Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum
Stadhuis

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.

Stadhuis

Activities

Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise

Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise

AU$46
per adult
Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise
Delft

Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

AU$171
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam

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

AU$141
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

AU$53
per adult
Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour
Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide

Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide

AU$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide
Delft: Vermeer Centrum Delft Museum Entry Ticket

Delft: Vermeer Centrum Delft Museum Entry Ticket

AU$21
per adult
Delft: Vermeer Centrum Delft Museum Entry Ticket
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Our pick of the best Centrum Hotel Deals

The Usual Rotterdam

The Usual Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Westblaak 10, Rotterdam
The price is AU$92 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$92
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (242 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
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam

Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam

4.5 out of 5
Westersingel 70, Rotterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$195 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$195
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Quick stay
"Parking was easy on site, walkable to all we needed. Skate park across the street a little sketchy at night. During the day it was fine. Easy drive to the UNESCO wind mill site. So worth driving to."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
citizenM Rotterdam

citizenM Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Gelderse plein 50, Rotterdam, South Holland
The price is AU$126 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$126
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and they gave me a free early check-in"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

citizenM Rotterdam
The James Hotel Rotterdam

The James Hotel Rotterdam

3.5 out of 5
Aert van Nesstraat 25, Rotterdam
The price is AU$103 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$103
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Construction blocking the area around the entrance."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

The James Hotel Rotterdam
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG

3 out of 5
Weena 121, Rotterdam
Fully refundable
The price is AU$177 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$177
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Great beds and sheets, close to train station and extensive breakfast menu, so nothing to complain about. Would stay again in a heartbeat."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
Hilton Rotterdam

Hilton Rotterdam

5 out of 5
Weena 10, Rotterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$217 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$217
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (999 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
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Other neighbourhoods around Centrum

Rotterdam featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

Cool

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

Cool
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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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