Centrum 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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Miniworld Rotterdam Entry Ticket
Utrecht: Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Rotterdam
Den Haag: Train Transfer Den Haag from/to Rotterdam
Amsterdam/Rotterdam: One-Way Train Ticket
Delft In-App Audio Tour: Historical Walk in the City of Orange & Blue
Top hotels in Centrum
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
Very quiet, clean, nice staff and location perfect.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
citizenM Rotterdam
Excellent hotel — CitizenM style. Excellent comfortable room with a view. Wonderful modern signature design common areas that overlook the harbor and square. Would love to stay here again.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Great location, lovely staff, delicious breakfast with great variety. You are in walking distance of restaurants , cafes, bars etc. Lovely spacious room and clean and modern. Decor around the hotel is classy and warming. Metro just few yards away and Rotterdam central station 15min walk.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centrum
Cool
While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Witte de Withstraat and De Doelen.
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.
Provenierswijk
Provenierswijk might not have many top sights, but Holland Casino Rotterdam and De Doelen are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
