Centrum
Rotterdam
Popular places to visit
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.
Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum
Admire one of the finest collections of artwork in Europe, which features Dutch Old Masters as well as abstract and contemporary pieces.
Markthal Rotterdam
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.
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.
Things to do
MUST DO: Rotterdam highlights & history with a local guide
Delft: Canal House Museum 'Paul Tetar van Elven' Ticket
Amsterdam: Train Transfer Schiphol Airport from/to Rotterdam
Top hotels in Centrum
The Usual Rotterdam
Clean comfortable spacious room. Someone on hand to help with checkin. Very near the metro and local supermarket. Whilst I knew that the room wouldn’t be serviced, I didn’t like having to ask for fresh towels or not having the room tidied. Personal preference… found it expensive for the lack of ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb, 2026
The James Hotel Rotterdam
Clean room, was upgraded to a bigger room. Plenty of space for any work I had to do. Staff helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Feb, 2026
citizenM Rotterdam
All the staff were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 16 Feb, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
Clean toilet
Reviewed on 10 Feb, 2026
Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on 16 Feb, 2026
NH Atlanta Rotterdam
Clean well set up room
Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centrum
Cool
While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Witte de Withstraat and De Doelen.
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.
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.
Provenierswijk
Provenierswijk might not have many top sights, but Holland Casino Rotterdam and De Doelen are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
