Cool 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.
SS Rotterdam
You can browse the exhibits at SS Rotterdam, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Rotterdam. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Cool
The Usual Rotterdam
Room clean, tidy and comfortable. Staff helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
The James Hotel Rotterdam
Good location in town centre.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
Clean room, well laid out. Courteous and polite staff. Good set of restaurants at the hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hilton Rotterdam
The rooms are very comfortable and clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Urban Residences
The shower in the bathroom was a bit dirty and not very clean. The studio as a whole was very good, with a few minor drawbacks. But overall it was great.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
NH Atlanta Rotterdam
The room is spacious, and the location is close to the city centre with many restaurants nearby.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cool
Centrum
Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Witte de Withstraat and De Doelen while in the area.
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.
