Blijdorp Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Blijdorp Zoo
Visit the animals who call Blijdorp Zoo home during your trip to Rotterdam. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Top hotels in Blijdorp
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
Room Mate Bruno, Rotterdam
Room was great, very clean, comfy bed. Customer service was lacking unfortunately. Check-in was slow but ok. The girl at the desk mentioned a new system being the cause of the delay. There were a few people waiting but only one person behind the desk. Checkout was actually terrible. We left early, ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Great location, lovely staff, delicious breakfast with great variety. You are in walking distance of restaurants , cafes, bars etc. Lovely spacious room and clean and modern. Decor around the hotel is classy and warming. Metro just few yards away and Rotterdam central station 15min walk.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Carlton Beach
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 26 Feb 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.
Provenierswijk
Provenierswijk might not have many top sights, but Holland Casino Rotterdam and De Doelen are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat while in the area.
