Cool 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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide
The Hague: Madurodam Miniature Park Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Cool Hotel Deals
The Usual Rotterdam
Good area
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
The James Hotel Rotterdam
The staff at reception were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
Right across from the train station! Lots of stores and restaurants nearby, can walk everywhere. Big, clean rooms, well appointed.
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Hilton Rotterdam
Pretty good actually
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
CoolDocks
Very convenient
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
NH Atlanta Rotterdam
Hotel is one of the oldest, if not the oldest and it is in the middle of the city centre. Hotelroom I stayed in was very modern and completely refurbished with a view of the Coolsingel. Staff is very friendly and professional.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cool
Centrum
Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat while in the area.
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.
