Blijdorp Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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
SS Rotterdam

SS Rotterdam

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
Kinderdijk showing a river or creek and a windmill

Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout

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
Markthal 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.

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

Activities

Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

AU$52
per adult
Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour
Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise

Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise

AU$46
per adult
Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise
Centre The Hague On Foot with Wonderful Storyteller - 2hr

Centre The Hague On Foot with Wonderful Storyteller - 2hr

AU$44
per adult
Centre The Hague On Foot with Wonderful Storyteller - 2hr
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
The Hague: Escher in The Palace Museum Ticket

The Hague: Escher in The Palace Museum Ticket

AU$24
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Hague: Escher in The Palace Museum Ticket
Rotterdam: "Remastered" Digital Art Audiovisual Experience

Rotterdam: "Remastered" Digital Art Audiovisual Experience

AU$40
per adult
Rotterdam: "Remastered" Digital Art Audiovisual Experience
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Our pick of the best Blijdorp Hotel Deals

Carlton Beach

Carlton Beach

4.5 out of 5
Gevers Deynootweg 201, Scheveningen, The Hague
The price is AU$317 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$317
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in The Hague. Enjoy free WiFi, 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
The Social Hub Rotterdam

The Social Hub Rotterdam

3 out of 5
Willem Ruyslaan 223, Rotterdam
The price is AU$114 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$114
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (617 reviews)
"Safe ,quiet, transportation"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

The Social Hub Rotterdam
The Usual Rotterdam

The Usual Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Westblaak 10, Rotterdam
The price is AU$102 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$102
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (198 reviews)
Loved Stay
"Excellent Stay. The room was cosy and very clean. Loved the recycling bags."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 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 AU$111 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$111
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Very convenient for everything."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

The James Hotel Rotterdam
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam

Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam

4.5 out of 5
Westersingel 70, Rotterdam
The price is AU$186 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$186
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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)
"Nice staffs, they always willing to help and react promptly. Hotel provided the drinking water, including the sparkling water, at lobby area, that’s out of our expectation!"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Grand Hotel Amrâth Kurhaus The Hague Scheveningen

Grand Hotel Amrâth Kurhaus The Hague Scheveningen

5 out of 5
Gevers Deynootplein 30, Scheveningen, The Hague
The price is AU$381 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$381
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in The Hague. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Must-visit in The Hague
"Absolutely must-visit hotel, nice spa, spacious lobby, great bar. I was completely satisfied and would like to be back, just a small note- beds in twin room are extremely small. Next time only DBL bed please"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Grand Hotel Amrâth Kurhaus The Hague Scheveningen
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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

4.5/5(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 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 Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat.

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

Centrum

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

Centrum
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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