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.

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.
Top hotels in Centrum

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
Perfect stay. Professional, friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

citizenM Rotterdam

Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
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Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hilton Rotterdam
Lovely clean room with plenty of storage space.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre
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.
