Charlois 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 Charlois
Art Hotel Rotterdam
Great location and the restaurant located at the hotel is fantastic, will definitely be my first choice the next time I'm in Rotterdam.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Ibis Styles Rotterdam Ahoy
If you don’t want to stay in central Rotterdam. Ibis style is the place for you. Close to a shopping mall and the Rotterdam ahoy. The hotel itself has young staff that are happy to help
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
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
Excellent hotel great location
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Room Mate Bruno, Rotterdam
We had a great stay here, comfortable room - shout out to Chantelle who helped us when we had a room issue at the start of our trip. She was incredibly helpful and friendly. The sauna and gym were small but clean and had everything you could need. Hotel is in an excellent location, near trains, tram, ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
citizenM Rotterdam
Other neighbourhoods around Charlois
Delfshaven
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Delfshaven. You might want to make time for a stop at Rhine or Oude Kerk.
Katendrecht
If you're spending some time in Katendrecht, Fenix Food Factory and SS Rotterdam are top sights worth seeing.
Scheepvaartkwartier
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Scheepvaartkwartier. You might want to make time for a stop at Euromast or Erasmus Bridge.
Kop van Zuid
Unique features of Kop van Zuid include the bars and river views. Make a stop by Nederlands Fotomuseum or De Rotterdam while you're exploring the area.
Feijenoord
Waterfront views, bars and seaside views are some highlights of Feijenoord. Make a stop by Fenix Food Factory or Luxor Theater while you're exploring.
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.
