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Rotterdam featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements
Rotterdam which includes a city, a bay or harbour and city views
Rotterdam featuring central business district and a city
Rotterdam showing a river or creek, a city and boating
Rotterdam which includes a river or creek and a city

Popular places to visit

Erasmus Bridge showing a bridge, night scenes and modern architecture

Erasmus Bridge

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

5/5(6 reviews)

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
Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum showing art and interior views

Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum

4/5(1 review)

Admire one of the finest collections of artwork in Europe, which features Dutch Old Masters as well as abstract and contemporary pieces.

Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum
Markthal Rotterdam

Markthal Rotterdam

4/5(4 reviews)

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

Activities

Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise

Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise

AU$46
per adult
Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise
Delft: Vermeer Centrum Delft Museum Entry Ticket

Delft: Vermeer Centrum Delft Museum Entry Ticket

AU$21
per adult
Delft: Vermeer Centrum Delft Museum Entry Ticket
The Hague: Madurodam Miniature Park Entry Ticket

The Hague: Madurodam Miniature Park Entry Ticket

AU$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Hague: Madurodam Miniature Park Entry Ticket
Rotterdam: Miniworld Rotterdam Entry Ticket

Rotterdam: Miniworld Rotterdam Entry Ticket

AU$26
per adult
Rotterdam: Miniworld Rotterdam Entry Ticket
Gouda: Syrup Waffle Factory Ticket with a Waffle

Gouda: Syrup Waffle Factory Ticket with a Waffle

AU$20
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gouda: Syrup Waffle Factory Ticket with a Waffle
The Hague: Highlights Bike Tour

The Hague: Highlights Bike Tour

AU$52
per adult
The Hague: Highlights Bike Tour
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Our pick of the best Cool Hotel Deals

The Usual Rotterdam

The Usual Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Westblaak 10 Rotterdam
The price is AU$89 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$89
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Erasmus Bridge and Ahoy Rotterdam are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (289 reviews)
Staff helpful and courteous.

Reviewed on 7 Dec 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$104 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$104
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,039 reviews)
Great hotel and lovely staff. So near the station which was great

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

The James Hotel Rotterdam
Rotterdam Marriott Hotel

Rotterdam Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Weena 686 Rotterdam
The price is AU$214 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$214
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Great location and professional staff

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
Hilton Rotterdam

Hilton Rotterdam

5 out of 5
Weena 10 Rotterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$221 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
AU$221
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Great room, Great staff. Happy with our choice

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Hilton Rotterdam
Urban Residences

Urban Residences

4 out of 5
Hennekijnstraat 104 Rotterdam
The price is AU$280 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$280
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,079 reviews)
Central location. And big apartment

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Urban Residences
NH Atlanta Rotterdam

NH Atlanta Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Aert Van Nesstraat 4 Rotterdam
The price is AU$148 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$148
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great breakfast with lots of choice that was gluten free. Great art deco feel

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

NH Atlanta Rotterdam
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Other neighbourhoods around 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 Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat while in the area.

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Chinatown

While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like De Doelen and Holland Casino Rotterdam.

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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 De Doelen and Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum.

Oude Westen
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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Provenierswijk

Provenierswijk might not have many top sights, but Holland Casino Rotterdam and De Doelen are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Provenierswijk
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Scheepvaartkwartier

You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Scheepvaartkwartier. You might want to make time for a stop at Euromast or Erasmus Bridge.

Scheepvaartkwartier

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