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.
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.
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.
Euromast
The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.
Feijenoord Stadium
Catch an event at Feijenoord Stadium during your trip to Rotterdam. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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 Cool Hotel Deals
The Usual Rotterdam
"Well placed location, good value"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The James Hotel Rotterdam
"Hotel was perfect location for touring around Rotterdam and for bars and restaurants. Hotel feels new and well kept. The lounge and market on the 2nd floor was perfect for grabbing breakfast snacks and drinks. Would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
NH Atlanta Rotterdam
"Location was ok, but the room was in bad condition."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
"Very nice hotel central located by the train station. The breakfast was very nice."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hilton Rotterdam
Numa Rotterdam Coolsingel
"The rooms were nice and suited what I needed for a week stay. I liked the spacious, comfy coworking space, and didn’t mind getting « essentials « from cupboard to refresh towels, tp, coffee pods etc. But. The whole digital experience was awful. Had a problem with a window that wouldn’t shut at night, ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cool
Centrum
Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Santa Claus Statue 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.
Scheepvaartkwartier
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Scheepvaartkwartier. You might want to make time for a stop at Euromast or Erasmus Bridge.
Kop van Zuid
Unique features of Kop van Zuid include the bars and river views. Make a stop by Nederlands Fotomuseum or Luxor Theater while you're exploring the area.
