Dordrecht Centrum Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Historic city Dordrecht.
The name Dordrecht comes from Thuredriht (ca 1120), Thuredrecht (ca 1200). The name seems to mean 'thoroughfare'; a ship-canal or -river through which ships were pulled by rope from one river to another, as here from the Dubbel to the Merwede, or vice versa.

The city was formed along the Thure river, in the midst of peat swamps. This river was a branch of the river Dubbel, which is part of the massive Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta complex, near the current Bagijnhof. Around 1120 reference to Dordrecht was made by a remark that count Dirk IV of Holland was murdered in 1049 near "Thuredrech"
info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dordrecht
Historic city Dordrecht.
The name Dordrecht comes from Thuredriht (ca 1120), Thuredrecht (ca 1200). The name seems to mean 'thoroughfare'; a ship-canal or -river through which ships were pulled by rope from one river to another, as here from the Dubbel to the Merwede, or vice versa.

The city was formed along the Thure river, in the midst of peat swamps. This river was a branch of the river Dubbel, which is part of the massive Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta complex, near the current Bagijnhof. Around 1120 reference to Dordrecht was made by a remark that count Dirk IV of Holland was murdered in 1049 near "Thuredrech"
info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dordrecht
Largest steam power event in Europe, Dordrecht (the Netherlands). Organisers expect 250,000 visitors at this steam celebration. Admission to ‘Dordt in Steam’ is free. Day-tickets will be sold for round trips on historic transport (the ‘Steam circuit Dordt’ – Stoomrondje Dordt).
View from the church in Dordrecht
The view from our B&B in Dordrecht.

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Our pick of the best Dordrecht Centrum Hotel Deals

The Usual Rotterdam

The Usual Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Westblaak 10 Rotterdam
The price is AU$88 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$88
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ahoy Rotterdam and Witte de Withstraat are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (325 reviews)
Nice and cosy little pod room. Enough space, clean and the bed was very comfortable. Bathrooms were clean and never busy.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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$98 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$98
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,083 reviews)
Very quiet, clean, nice staff and location perfect.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The James Hotel Rotterdam
citizenM Rotterdam

citizenM Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Gelderse plein 50 Rotterdam South Holland
The price is AU$132 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$132
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
citizenM Rotterdam
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Weena 121 Rotterdam
The price is AU$155 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$155
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
Art Hotel Rotterdam

Art Hotel Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Mijnsherenlaan 9 Rotterdam
The price is AU$121 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$121
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,037 reviews)
Great hotel but was expecting a bath not just shower for a 4* hotel like this. Restaurant Mio Papa was good too

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Art Hotel Rotterdam
Room Mate Bruno, Rotterdam

Room Mate Bruno, Rotterdam

4.5 out of 5
Wilhelminakade 52-58 Rotterdam
The price is AU$155 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$155
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
We had a great stay here, comfortable room - shout out to Chantelle who helped us when we had a room issue at the start of our trip. She was incredibly helpful and friendly. The sauna and gym were small but clean and had everything you could need. Hotel is in an excellent location, near trains, tram, ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Room Mate Bruno, Rotterdam
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Other neighbourhoods around Dordrecht Centrum

The Kuip! Home of FC Feyenoord

Ijsselmonde

Ijsselmonde is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Feijenoord Stadium and Rhine.

Ijsselmonde
Cruise Terminal
The terminal is located right in the heart of downtown Rotterdam. The historic terminal is modernized, fully equipped and with an automatic, covered boarding bridge. The building itself houses a tourist information desk and during calls various stands offering time-honored Dutch handicrafts such as wooden shoe making and hindeloopen painting as well as antiques, souvenirs and much more.
http://www.cruiseportrotterdam.com/index.html

Tour Rotterdam with a Bus ?
Take a Splashbus !
http://www.splashtours.nl/en/

Feijenoord

Waterfront views, bars and seaside views are some highlights of Feijenoord. Make a stop by Fenix Food Factory or Luxor Theater while you're exploring.

Feijenoord
High resolution aerial panorama of Rotterdam with harbour and skyline of modern residential towers, euromast and Erasmus bridge

Katendrecht

If you're spending some time in Katendrecht, Fenix Food Factory and SS Rotterdam are top sights worth seeing.

Katendrecht
I captured the Erasmusbrug in Rotterdam City.

Kop van Zuid

Unique features of Kop van Zuid include the bars and river views. Make a stop by Nederlands Fotomuseum or De Rotterdam while you're exploring the area.

Kop van Zuid
Panorama of old harbour and quayside in historic city of Enkhuizen, North Holland, Netherlands

Kralingen-Crooswijk

Kralingen-Crooswijk is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kralingse Bos Park and Rhine.

Kralingen-Crooswijk
Aerial timelapse of Maashaven harbour at night in Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Charlois

Discover Charlois, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Charlois include Ahoy Rotterdam and Zuidplein Shopping Centre, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Rotterdam, Maashaven.

Charlois


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