Heijplaat 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.
Erasmus MC
If Erasmus MC is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rotterdam.
Euromast
The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.
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.
Blijdorp Zoo
Visit the animals who call Blijdorp Zoo home during your trip to Rotterdam. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Activities
Delft: Vermeer Centrum Delft Museum Entry Ticket
The Hague: Madurodam Miniature Park Entry Ticket
Rotterdam: Miniworld Rotterdam Entry Ticket
Gouda: Syrup Waffle Factory Ticket with a Waffle
Our pick of the best Heijplaat Hotel Deals
Carlton Beach
The Usual Rotterdam
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 James Hotel Rotterdam
Very quiet, clean, nice staff and location perfect.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
citizenM Rotterdam
Room Mate Bruno, Rotterdam
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
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heijplaat
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.
Delfshaven
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Delfshaven. You might want to make time for a stop at Rhine or Oude Kerk.
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.
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.
Katendrecht
If you're spending some time in Katendrecht, Fenix Food Factory and SS Rotterdam are top sights worth seeing.
