Dordrecht Centrum Travel Guide

Rotterdam

Historic city Dordrecht. The name Dordrecht comes from Thuredriht (ca 1120), Thuredrecht (ca 1200). The name seems to mean 'thoroughfare'; a ship-canal or -river through which ships were pulled by rope from one river to another, as here from the Dubbel to the Merwede, or vice versa. The city was formed along the Thure river, in the midst of peat swamps. This river was a branch of the river Dubbel, which is part of the massive Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta complex, near the current Bagijnhof. Around 1120 reference to Dordrecht was made by a remark that count Dirk IV of Holland was murdered in 1049 near "Thuredrech" info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dordrecht
Historic city Dordrecht. The name Dordrecht comes from Thuredriht (ca 1120), Thuredrecht (ca 1200). The name seems to mean 'thoroughfare'; a ship-canal or -river through which ships were pulled by rope from one river to another, as here from the Dubbel to the Merwede, or vice versa. The city was formed along the Thure river, in the midst of peat swamps. This river was a branch of the river Dubbel, which is part of the massive Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta complex, near the current Bagijnhof. Around 1120 reference to Dordrecht was made by a remark that count Dirk IV of Holland was murdered in 1049 near "Thuredrech" info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dordrecht
Largest steam power event in Europe, Dordrecht (the Netherlands). Organisers expect 250,000 visitors at this steam celebration. Admission to ‘Dordt in Steam’ is free. Day-tickets will be sold for round trips on historic transport (the ‘Steam circuit Dordt’ – Stoomrondje Dordt).
View from the church in Dordrecht
The view from our B&B in Dordrecht.

Popular places to visit

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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.

Ahoy Rotterdam
Erasmus Bridge showing a bridge, night scenes and cycling

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 Bridge
Erasmus MC, Rotterdam - Netherlands

Erasmus MC

If Erasmus MC is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rotterdam.

Erasmus MC
Euromast which includes a garden, landscape views and a lake or waterhole

Euromast

The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.

Euromast
Kinderdijk featuring a river or creek and a windmill

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.

Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
Rotterdam, The Netherlands - March 2020: Aerial photo of Feyenoord stadium De Kuip, with all of downtown Rotterdam in the background.

Feijenoord Stadium

Catch an event at Feijenoord Stadium during your trip to Rotterdam. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Feijenoord Stadium

Top hotels in Dordrecht Centrum

The Usual Rotterdam

The Usual Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Westblaak 10 Rotterdam
The price is ₹4,514 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
₹4,514
₹5,756 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Erasmus Bridge and Ahoy Rotterdam are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (322 reviews)
Clean comfortable spacious room. Someone on hand to help with checkin. Very near the metro and local supermarket. Whilst I knew that the room wouldn’t be serviced, I didn’t like having to ask for fresh towels or not having the room tidied. Personal preference… found it expensive for the lack of ...

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

The Usual Rotterdam
The James Hotel Rotterdam

The James Hotel Rotterdam

3.5 out of 5
Aert van Nesstraat 25 Rotterdam
The price is ₹4,929 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹4,929
₹6,284 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,078 reviews)
Great beds and slept well. Excellent and supportive staff, wonderful lounge area with an abundance of choice to snack, eat and drink. Clean and spatious room. And fantastic central location.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The James Hotel Rotterdam
citizenM Rotterdam

citizenM Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Gelderse plein 50 Rotterdam South Holland
The price is ₹6,732 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
₹6,732
₹8,583 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
Clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

citizenM Rotterdam
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG

3 out of 5
Weena 121 Rotterdam
The price is ₹7,883 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
₹7,883
₹10,051 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The room was clean and the hotel is conveniently located close to public transport and walking distance to the shopping area.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
Room Mate Bruno, Rotterdam

Room Mate Bruno, Rotterdam

4.5 out of 5
Wilhelminakade 52-58 Rotterdam
The price is ₹7,103 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹7,103
₹9,056 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Very noice, funky, modern hotel close to the river and cruise terminal. The staff were very friendly and happy to help out.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Room Mate Bruno, Rotterdam
Art Hotel Rotterdam

Art Hotel Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Mijnsherenlaan 9 Rotterdam
The price is ₹6,084 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
₹6,084
₹7,756 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,032 reviews)
Spacious room, clean and comfortable. Nice hotel in very convenient position for trams and metro. Breakfast was good, but expensive.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Art Hotel Rotterdam
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Other neighbourhoods around Dordrecht Centrum

The Kuip! Home of FC Feyenoord

Ijsselmonde

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

Ijsselmonde is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Feijenoord Stadium and Rhine.

Ijsselmonde
Cruise Terminal The terminal is located right in the heart of downtown Rotterdam. The historic terminal is modernized, fully equipped and with an automatic, covered boarding bridge. The building itself houses a tourist information desk and during calls various stands offering time-honored Dutch handicrafts such as wooden shoe making and hindeloopen painting as well as antiques, souvenirs and much more. http://www.cruiseportrotterdam.com/index.html Tour Rotterdam with a Bus ? Take a Splashbus ! http://www.splashtours.nl/en/

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.

Feijenoord
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Carnisse

Though Carnisse may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zuidplein Shopping Centre and Ahoy Rotterdam.

Carnisse
High resolution aerial panorama of Rotterdam with harbour and skyline of modern residential towers, euromast and Erasmus bridge

Katendrecht

If you're spending some time in Katendrecht, Fenix Food Factory and SS Rotterdam are top sights worth seeing.

Katendrecht
I captured the Erasmusbrug in Rotterdam City.

Kop van Zuid

4/5(13 area reviews)

Unique features of Kop van Zuid include the bars and river views. Make a stop by Nederlands Fotomuseum or World Port Centre while you're exploring the area.

Kop van Zuid
Panorama of old harbour and quayside in historic city of Enkhuizen, North Holland, Netherlands

Kralingen-Crooswijk

Kralingen-Crooswijk is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kralingse Bos Park and Rhine.

Kralingen-Crooswijk

Dordrecht Centrum Travel Guide