Cool 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.
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.
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.
Euromast
The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.
Activities
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: Feyenoord 'De Kuip' Stadium Tour
MUST DO: Rotterdam highlights & history with a local guide
PEPPA PIG World of Play Leidschendam Admission Ticket
The Hague: Madurodam Miniature Park Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Cool Hotel Deals
The Usual Rotterdam
Really impressed with hotel. Great location, atmosphere and very clean. Bonus that there was a washer and dryer available for a small fee. Would definitely stay there again and recommend.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The James Hotel Rotterdam
Good points - really comfy large bed and duvet, climate control in room was excellent, spacious room, great shower, nice staff, good location for shopping/eating, nice and clean, water dispenser machine at reception. Bad points - view from window was right into an office block being constructed, ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
Though built and opened in 2018 the facility feels and looks brand new. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is awesome and served as a buffet style. Location is three stops from Amsterdam Central so very convenient. We would stay here again.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hilton Rotterdam
Bed was comfortable, room clean and quiet. Road works outside the hotel and lift renovation in the hotel does affect accessibility to the tram stop and it takes longer than usual to get to your floor level. Front desk staff were very friendly. We did not eat at the hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
NH Atlanta Rotterdam
The room was good, clean, excellent shower, bed and a desk. Did not try the breakfast. Although the room was great and I will certainly return, some of the other areas of the hotel were a little tired and outdated. No bar on-site is a limitation too because sometimes you don’t want to leave the hotel ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Urban Residences
The room was clean but only one hand towel and no bath mat. Managed to resolve this by getting in touch with the reception. Location is perfect!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cool
Centrum
Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Witte de Withstraat and De Doelen 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.
