Shopping in Rotterdam
Shopping in Rotterdam
Shopping in Rotterdam
From exclusive boutiques to trendy shopping streets, Rotterdam offers endless shopping opportunities. Stroll through the famous Koopgoot and across De Lijnbaan for the cutest stores with well-known brands. Wander through the lively Markthal for delicious local produce and exotic treats. But also be sure to visit De Meent, De Pannekoekstraat and De Witte de Withstraat for the real Rotterdam atmosphere and a wide range of unique boutiques and tasty restaurants and bars.
Our Rotterdam shopping tips
Shopping is one of our hobbies so we like to collect the best shopping tips for you. Discover the best stores in Rotterdam.
The nicest Shopping Streets in Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a shopping mecca! When it comes to shopping in Rotterdam, there are therefore several areas and shopping streets that we recommend.
The Lijnbaan
Lijnbaan is a car-free shopping street with lots of different stores. It is traditionally the most famous shopping street in Rotterdam. Here you will find a mix of well-known fashion stores such as Mango, Stradivarius, Guts & Gusto, Hollister and Pull & Bear and boutiques.
Beurstraverse (The Koopgoot)
Beurstraverse is popularly called De Koopgoot in Rotterdam. It is an underground shopping arcade with 80 stores. You can find various stores here, from big brands to small boutiques. For example, the H&M is located in De Koopgoot, but also the nice gift store KKEC. Through De Koopgoot you can also go to the department store De Bijenkorf.
The Meent
The Meent is a trendy shopping street with a diverse range of boutiques, concept stores, interior design stores and tasty hotspots. It is the ideal place to discover unique garments, designer items and local stores. The Meent is also one of the most fun nightlife areas of Rotterdam. In our article about The Meent in Rotterdam we share all the great addresses on this popular street.
The Witte de With street
The Witte de Withstraat is a bustling and cozy street in the center of Rotterdam. It is known as an art and culture street with a mix of galleries, boutiques, bars and restaurants. It is also a popular place for nightlife, with several hip bars and clubs. All our personal tips for visiting De Witte de Withstraat can be found in our article on the Witte de Withstraat in Rotterdam.
The Binnenweg
The Binnenweg is a lively street in Rotterdam. The street consists of three sections: the Binnenwegplein, the Oude Binnenweg and the Nieuwe Binnenweg. The three sections differ from each other, but all three are worth visiting.
The Oude Binnenweg is, as the name suggests, an old part of Rotterdam with a diverse range of stores, pubs and other catering establishments. It is adjacent to the Binnenwegplein where you can find well-known chains such as ZARA and the MediaMarkt Tech Village. The Nieuwe Binnenweg is the longest shopping street in the Netherlands. It is a multicultural street with a diverse range of stores and eateries.
The MAHO Quarter
The MAHO Kwartier includes the shopping streets Pannekoekstraat, Botersloot and Nieuwemarkt. You will find many original boutiques, vintage stores and concept stores here. You can also find many delicious hotspots here.
Sunday shopping and shopping evenings
Rotterdam is buzzing seven days a week, because the store doors in Rotterdam are also open on Sundays. Friday evening is shopping night. Then the stores are open until 9 p.m.!
Frequently asked questions about shopping in Rotterdam
Want to make the most of your shopping experience in Rotterdam? Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about shopping in the city, from the most popular shopping streets to practical tips and suggestions for local markets and special shopping experiences.
The main and nicest shopping streets in Rotterdam are De Lijnbaan, De Koopgoot and De Binnenweg. For the real Rotterdam atmosphere and a wide range of unique boutiques and delicious hotspots visit De Meent, De Pannekoekstraat and De Witte de Withstraat. And don't forget the iconic Market Hall!
Most stores in the center of Rotterdam are open weekdays and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Shopping night is on Friday night until 21:00. The Market Hall is open almost daily until 20:00, on Friday until 21:00 and Sunday until 18:00. Department store De Bijenkorf is open until 8:00 p.m. on weekdays (and until 9:00 p.m. on Fridays).
Yes! Rotterdam is bustling seven days a week, because the store doors in Rotterdam are also open on Sundays.
In Rotterdam you can shop vintage very well. Therefore we have made an overview of the nicest vintage stores in Rotterdam.
The best way to travel to Rotterdam is by public transportation. Rotterdam Centraal is a major train station and offers excellent connections to other cities in the Netherlands and abroad. Rotterdam Central station is within walking distance of the shopping streets De Lijnbaan and De Koopgoot. Do you travel further by metro? Then it's best to get off at metro station Beurs.
Rotterdam is also easily accessible by car. There are several parking options in and around the city center. Keep in mind that parking in the center can sometimes be expensive. In terms of parking, we recommend parking garage Schouwburgplein in the Weena tunnel. This garage is located in the center of Rotterdam, but is cheaper than other parking garages in the center. Don't mind taking public transport to the city center? Then park your car at the P+R Kralingse Zoom.
There are several popular shopping centers in Rotterdam. For an extensive shopping offer under one roof, visit the Alexandrium Shopping Center. This large shopping center offers a mix of national and international chain stores. Next to Alexandrium Shopping Center you will find Woonmall Alexandrium with many interior and furniture stores.
The Zuidplein shopping center, located in Rotterdam-Zuid, is also one of the most popular shopping centers in Rotterdam. Here you can find a wide range of stores, including clothing, shoes, accessories, electronics and much more.
Fond of markets? Then Rotterdam is the right city for you. Our favorites are the Saturday market on Blaak and the Rotterdam Harvest Market (also on Saturdays). The Rotterdam Harvest Market is a weekly farmers market on the Noordplein. You can go here for all kinds of fresh ingredients and delicacies. It is also a nice meeting place for locals.
More inspiration for a city break Rotterdam
As locals in the vibrant city of Rotterdam, we discover new addresses every week. We have experienced many places in Rotterdam. From trendy bars to charming boutique hotels, all our personal experiences can be found on our blog about Rotterdam.
