Centrum Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
White House
You can find out about the history of Rotterdam with a trip to White House. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
Delft: Vermeer Centrum Delft Museum Entry Ticket
Rotterdam: Miniworld Rotterdam Entry Ticket
Delft: Canal House Museum 'Paul Tetar van Elven' Ticket
Our pick of the best Centrum Hotel Deals
The Usual Rotterdam
Location is spot on. Very close to lots of shops, bars and restaurants. Walking distance to Markthal and the Cubed Houses. Room was good size and bed pretty comfy.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
An excellent room and with very pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre
The front desk staff were extremely accommodating, I really appreciate the efforts they made to make me and my friends comfortable.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
citizenM Rotterdam
Nice, clean room. Staff was kind
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
The James Hotel Rotterdam
Excellent staff, very lovely hotel, perfect location.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
Great location for access to the metro stations. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. Lots of shopping, dining options and attractions. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Centrum
Cool
While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Witte de Withstraat and De Doelen.
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.
