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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Centrum
The Usual Rotterdam
My daughter and I stay for a week and their lounge area was amazing. After sightseeing all day we enjoyed playing cards and having drinks on the comfy couches and seats. Their menu was great and affordable. Good location with short walk to the train station and the market.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
I had a great Executive room with view of the bridge. Got 20% off coupon from Expedia but didn't use it. Their breakfast was 27Euro, not cheap even with discount. Coffee machine in the room was great. Lobby has coffee in the morning, water all day, or can refill from gym. Checked out sauna, it was ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The James Hotel Rotterdam
We have never experienced hotel staff who were as helpful, friendly and caring as these folks! The front desk staff especially we're awesome; what a pleasure! We have booked to stay here again.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
The check in process was really long. Some staff were very friendly and others were not. The rooms were clean and comforrable and the breakfast was amazing.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
NH Atlanta Rotterdam
Very well situated and refurbished old style hotel.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
citizenM Rotterdam
Up front the rooms are small, but this is a trend with urban hotels. It was fine for me as a single guest and the bed was fabulous. The staff are truly outstanding, well trained on hospitality essentials. They go the extra kilometer (and a half) to make you feel at home.
Reviewed on 26 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.
