Centrum Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Centrum
The Usual Rotterdam
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
This hotel was a perfect choice--centered in the middle of Rotterdam. The staff was friendly and helpful. The bar/dining area was bright and the food was excellent. It was easy to extend my stay when my circumstances changed. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The James Hotel Rotterdam
The hotel was beautiful, perfect location, Room 1604, was AMAZING.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
The breakfast offering is adequate; however, the selection is quite limited. The breakfast area was not well maintained, with noticeable cleanliness issues, including a dirty floor and the presence of broken glass. Additionally, there was an insufficient supply of cups, forks, and cereal bowls, resulting ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
citizenM Rotterdam
Very kind staff. The room is small but very comfortable. Great option for a young professional who is visiting while also working remotely (the hotel has a nice shared space for coworking)
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
Perfecte locatie, uitgebreid ontbijt
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centrum
Cool
While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat.
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.
Scheepvaartkwartier
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Scheepvaartkwartier. You might want to make time for a stop at Euromast or Erasmus Bridge.
