Oude Westen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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
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 family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Markthal Rotterdam
Maritime Museum which includes a square or plaza

Maritime Museum

As one of the largest and oldest port cities in Europe, it’s fitting that Rotterdam boasts one of the continent’s most impressive nautical museums.

Maritime Museum

Activities

Best Intro Tour of Rotterdam with a Local

Best Intro Tour of Rotterdam with a Local

AU$497
per adult
Best Intro Tour of Rotterdam with a Local
Discover Rotterdam in 90 Minutes with a Local

Explore Rotterdam in 90 minutes with a Local

AU$390
per adult
Explore Rotterdam in 90 minutes with a Local
Delft

Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

AU$172
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: Euromast Lookout Tower Ticket

Rotterdam: Euromast Lookout Tower Ticket

AU$23
per adult
Rotterdam: Euromast Lookout Tower Ticket
Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

AU$53
per adult
Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam

Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam

AU$141
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam
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Our pick of the best Oude Westen Hotel Deals

Supernova Hotel

Supernova Hotel

4 out of 5
68 's-Gravendijkwal, Rotterdam, ZH
The price is AU$138 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$138
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews)
Excellent hotel!
"Lovely hotel! The rooms were wonderful and comfortable, staff were really welcoming and helpful. We had a great weekend here and would definitely stay again! It was also a great location, where it was easy to walk and cycle around town, close to bars and restaurants as well as the main station. Thank ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Supernova Hotel
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Rotterdam

PREMIER SUITES PLUS Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Weena 710, Rotterdam
The price is AU$212 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$212
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (880 reviews)
"It was a good stay, everything is pretty new and has a well-equipped kitchen. Free self-serve laundry was a plus and the coffee/tea bar was great. If the bed has a better support, I would add another star."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

PREMIER SUITES PLUS Rotterdam
The Usual Rotterdam

The Usual Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Westblaak 10, Rotterdam
The price is AU$98 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$98
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Erasmus Bridge and Ahoy Rotterdam ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (241 reviews)
"Easy access and hospitable staff and entrance. Definitely felt like you were home away from home."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

The Usual Rotterdam
Riva Hotel The Hague

Riva Hotel The Hague

4 out of 5
Brasserskade 221, The Hague
Stay at this 4-star hotel in The Hague. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (428 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean, modern and staff were very friendly. There is a very fancy restaurant on site as well but we did not eat there. Surrounding area seemed industrial but was a quick trip to the center of Delft for restaurants and shopping."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

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Riva Hotel The Hague
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam

Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam

4.5 out of 5
Westersingel 70, Rotterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$194 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$194
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"This was the first time solo travelling for a while and first time to Rotterdam. I’d read some infavourable reviews before I travelled and was a bit nervous but I chose the hotel because of the location. As soon as I arrived late at night I was greatex a warm and in iting reception bar area with ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Art Hotel Rotterdam

Art Hotel Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Mijnsherenlaan 9, Rotterdam
The price is AU$130 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$130
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (902 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay and would come back again."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Art Hotel Rotterdam
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Other neighbourhoods around Oude Westen

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Chinatown

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

Chinatown
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.

Centrum
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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.

Middelland
Rotterdam featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

Cool

While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat.

Cool
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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
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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