Kandelaar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Euromast
The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.
Activities
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: Feyenoord 'De Kuip' Stadium Tour
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam
MUST DO: Rotterdam highlights & history with a local guide
PEPPA PIG World of Play Leidschendam Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Kandelaar Hotel Deals
Carlton Beach
The Usual Rotterdam
My daughter and I stay for a week and their lounge area was amazing. After sightseeing all day we enjoyed playing cards and having drinks on the comfy couches and seats. Their menu was great and affordable. Good location with short walk to the train station and the market.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
I had a great Executive room with view of the bridge. Got 20% off coupon from Expedia but didn't use it. Their breakfast was 27Euro, not cheap even with discount. Coffee machine in the room was great. Lobby has coffee in the morning, water all day, or can refill from gym. Checked out sauna, it was ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Art Hotel Rotterdam
Wonderful hotel right next to a Metro station, making it very convenient. Public parking right outside the hotel which is considerably cheaper than parking in the actual hotel (half the price for us considering we parked at 6:00 PM and then it’s free to park from 11:00 PM to 9:00 AM.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
The James Hotel Rotterdam
We have never experienced hotel staff who were as helpful, friendly and caring as these folks! The front desk staff especially we're awesome; what a pleasure! We have booked to stay here again.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
The check in process was really long. Some staff were very friendly and others were not. The rooms were clean and comforrable and the breakfast was amazing.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kandelaar
Overschie
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Overschie. You might want to make time for a stop at Park Zestienhoven or Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout.
Blijdorp
Blijdorp might not have many top sights, but Blijdorp Zoo and Holland Casino Rotterdam are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Noord
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Noord. You might consider stopping by Blijdorp Zoo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Hillegersberg-Schiebroek
Restaurants and theme parks are just a few things travellers like about Hillegersberg-Schiebroek. A stop by Plaswijckpark is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Chinatown
While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like De Doelen and Holland Casino Rotterdam.
