Kandelaar 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.
Euromast
The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.
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.
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 romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Maritime Museum
As one of the largest and oldest port cities in Europe, it’s fitting that Rotterdam boasts one of the continent’s most impressive nautical museums.
Things to do
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
The ultimate race experience at Racesquare!
Play a game of padel at Padelclub Rotterdam - Victoria
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide
Top hotels in Kandelaar
The Usual Rotterdam
Good area
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Art Hotel Rotterdam
Boutique hôtel with a nice view and close to the train station. Grand lobby with a great bar and restaurant. Toilets are micro and mattress/pillow quality needs improvement
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Lovely hotel in a great spot in Rotterdam short walk from central station the shopping and museums, plus the witte de wittstrasse. Also has a metro station outside! Great service and really comfy room
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
citizenM Rotterdam
Great location! Close to transit and waterfront, the Markthal and tons of shopping. Comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Haven Hotel Rotterdam, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great, upgraded for a few quid more
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Room Mate Bruno, Rotterdam
We stayed here the night before a cruise. There is an excellent food hall attached to the hotel, and in the morning we just walked across the street to the terminal. Although we didn’t venture outside the hotel, it appeared to be a bustling dining and entertainment area. The rooms were immaculate, ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kandelaar
Overschie
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Overschie. You might want to make time for a stop at Park Zestienhoven or Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout.
Blijdorp
Blijdorp might not have many top sights, but Blijdorp Zoo and Holland Casino Rotterdam are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Noord
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Noord. You might consider stopping by Blijdorp Zoo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Hillegersberg-Schiebroek
Restaurants and theme parks are just a few things travellers like about Hillegersberg-Schiebroek. A stop by Plaswijckpark is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Chinatown
While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like De Doelen and Holland Casino Rotterdam.
