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.
Blijdorp Zoo
Visit the animals who call Blijdorp Zoo home during your trip to Rotterdam. Discover the area's fascinating museums and 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.
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.
Top hotels in Blijdorp
Carlton Beach
The Usual Rotterdam
All great for minimalists and those who likes privacy and no everyday room service. Clean, great service, good location. However, no tea/coffee/kettle/hairdryer/no everyday room service. Beddings, pillows were great, very comfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Location perfect, convenient to walk,just eight minutes to central station, quite and clean, I will rebook this hotel in my next visit
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Art Hotel Rotterdam
Proximity to metro station
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
The James Hotel Rotterdam
Fait malheureux, un dégât d'eau par la femme de chambre à l'entrée de la chambre. Tapis mouillé et aucune indication. Situe6au 1er étage, vue sur un mur en construction et bruits suspects dans la nuit entre le plafond de la chambre et le plancher du 2ieme, comme de l'eau dégoulinant. Personnel assez ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
Great place to stay near the station if you have to travel around cities near Rottedam. Hotel was clean and staff very friendly and helpful. Bring ear plugs because people are nousy as always in hallways and they let those door slam.(not the hotels fault but the customers)
Reviewed on 23 Apr 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 Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat while in the area.
Cool
While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat.
