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.

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Top hotels in Dordrecht Centrum

The Usual Rotterdam

The Usual Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Westblaak 10 Rotterdam
The price is Rp842.175 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
Rp842.175
Rp1.073.779 total
16 Feb - 17 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (318 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 Rp1.063.452 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.063.452
Rp1.355.910 total
8 Mar - 9 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,070 reviews)
Clean room, was upgraded to a bigger room. Plenty of space for any work I had to do. Staff helpful.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The James Hotel Rotterdam
citizenM Rotterdam

citizenM Rotterdam

4 out of 5
Gelderse plein 50 Rotterdam South Holland
The price is Rp1.255.006 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.255.006
Rp1.600.081 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (996 reviews)
For my first time outside of the country, I can’t even begin to word how beautiful of a stay the citizenM was. The room, the amenities, the service, the coziness of the lobby, everything stood out so unforgettably. First of all, 24/7 bar and kitchen. Id feel like having a fun night, go downstairs ...

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

citizenM Rotterdam
Room Mate Bruno, Rotterdam

Room Mate Bruno, Rotterdam

4.5 out of 5
Wilhelminakade 52-58 Rotterdam
The price is Rp1.471.329 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.471.329
Rp1.876.017 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
The staff were always helpful and kind. They asked me about my trip and I mentioned that it was my birthday and when I came back later that day they had left me a bottle of champagne and some chocolates. First rate.

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Room Mate Bruno, 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 Rp1.486.191 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.486.191
Rp1.894.800 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Basic and small BUT has everything you need. Unless you need fancy and large.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
Rotterdam Marriott Hotel

Rotterdam Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Weena 686 Rotterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.998.101 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
Rp1.998.101
Rp2.547.579 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Clean room, well laid out. Courteous and polite staff. Good set of restaurants at the hotel.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
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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 Luxor Theater or Nederlands Fotomuseum 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, SS Rotterdam and Fenix Food Factory 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 World Port Centre or Luxor Theater 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