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

Rotterdam: Waterbus Ticket to Dordrecht and/or Kinderdijk

Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

Gouda: Gouda Cheese Experience Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Blijdorp

The James Hotel Rotterdam
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

The Usual Rotterdam
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Grand Hotel Amrâth Kurhaus The Hague Scheveningen
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

citizenM Rotterdam
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Art Hotel Rotterdam
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Urban Hotel The Golden Stork
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Blijdorp

Noord
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Noord. You might consider stopping by Blijdorp Zoo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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 Rotterdam City Theatre and De Doelen.

Cool
While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat.

Centrum
Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Rotterdam City Theatre and Lijnbaan while in the area.

Stadsdriehoek
If you're spending some time in Stadsdriehoek, Markthal Rotterdam and Kijk-Kubus are top sights worth seeing.