Blijdorp
Rotterdam


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.

Markthal Rotterdam
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.

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.

Euromast
The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.

Feijenoord Stadium
Catch an event at Feijenoord Stadium during your trip to Rotterdam. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do

Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

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

PEPPA PIG World of Play Leidschendam Admission Ticket

Gouda: Gouda Cheese Experience Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Blijdorp

Carlton Beach
"Great breakfast, location, amenities, staff. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 16 May, 2026

The Usual Rotterdam
"Clean and convenient, good location, quiet"
Reviewed on 4 May, 2026

Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
"Awful experience. I booked this hotel based on the reviews, but I was completely misled. I ended up paying €150 for parking for less than three days because the staff were unable to help with parking at the hotel, despite parking being listed as one of the booking features. There was no daily water ..."
Reviewed on 18 May, 2026

Art Hotel Rotterdam
"Everything was exceptional, including Beyto he was the greatest. He gave me the whole full service."
Reviewed on 20 May, 2026

The James Hotel Rotterdam
"Really nice boutique-feel hotel. My room was huge, very clean and comfy bed. I enjoyed the self-service coffee/snack/breakfast offering and the lounge it was served in was a nice place to sit and read. Staff were very helpful and recommended some places for me to eat and drink as a solo diner."
Reviewed on 19 May, 2026

NH Atlanta Rotterdam
"Location is good, close to Markthal, shopping street. Staff is helpful. Hotel is old and needs restoration like scratch marks on window pane and the rubber caulking is peeling off. Don't know what happened that Friday night. It seems cars were racing against each other. There were honking, backfiring, ..."
Reviewed on 17 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blijdorp

Noord
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Noord. You might consider stopping by Blijdorp Zoo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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

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.

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.

Centrum
Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Santa Claus Statue and Witte de Withstraat while in the area.

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


