Hotspots in Rotterdam

There are some important sights that you should not miss while visiting Rotterdam. Rotterdam is famous for its architecture and you can find a number of iconic buildings in the city. During a city break Rotterdam, be sure to visit The Market Hall, the Cube Houses, the Euromast, the Boijmans van Beuningen Depot and the Erasmus Bridge. Also Blijdorp Zoo, the Maritime Museum and the Laurenskerk are beautiful sights in Rotterdam. Read our article about The most beautiful Instagram spots in Rotterdam for a list of photogenic sights. 

There are lots of good restaurants in Rotterdam. The city is very multicultural, so you can find many different international cuisines in Rotterdam. We have compiled several lists of recommended restaurants. Discover for example the best Italian restaurants in Rotterdam, the tastiest sushi restaurants in Rotterdam and The best Latin American hotspots in Rotterdam. 

Rotterdam is known for its vibrant nightlife. There are several nice bars and pubs in the city. The most popular streets with bars and clubs are De Witte de Withstraat and De Meent. Just behind Rotterdam Central Station you will also find two popular nightlife venues: Poppodium Annabel (disco) and Biergarten (a beer garden). We also made lists for you with Rotterdam's tastiest cocktail bars and Rotterdam's nicest wine bars. 

Rotterdam is rich in extraordinary museums. Favorites with us are:

• Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen: this museum houses an impressive collection of artworks ranging from old masters to modern and contemporary art. Discover works by famous artists such as Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Mondrian and Dalí.
• Maritime Museum Rotterdam: If you are interested in the maritime history of Rotterdam, this museum is a must-visit. Discover the port's influence on the city, learn about shipping and explore interactive exhibits.

• Kunsthal Rotterdam: the Kunsthal is a multifaceted museum with changing exhibitions in the fields of art, photography, design and culture. It offers a varied program that is always surprising and inspiring.

• The World Museum: The World Museum is a cultural anthropological museum presenting a diverse collection of art and objects from different cultures around the world. Explore the rich cultural heritages and discover the connections between different societies.

If you only have one day in Rotterdam, there are a few sights and hotspots you should definitely try to visit to get a good impression of the city. Some sights that are easy to combine are The Cube Houses, The Market Hall, the market on Blaak (on Tuesdays and Saturdays), The White House and the cozy Old Harbour with its many hotspots. Another combination sights we recommend are The Erasmus Bridge, The Euromast, The Park, The Depot Boijmans van Beuningen and Historic Delfshaven. 

Rotterdam is a shopping mecca! When it comes to shopping in Rotterdam, there are several areas and shopping streets that we recommend. The main 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! Want to know more about the shopping options in Rotterdam? Check out our page about shopping in Rotterdam. 

Rotterdam offers some beautiful parks where you can relax, walk and enjoy the green surroundings. The Park next to the Euromast and the Kralingse Bos are definitely among the most beautiful parks in Rotterdam. For a complete overview of the parks you can read our article on Rotterdam's most beautiful parks. 

Rotterdam has several cozy neighborhoods that are very different in character. That is exactly what makes Rotterdam such a diverse city. The best neighborhoods for a snack and a drink are The Shipping Quarter, the area around The Witte de With street, the hip Katendrecht and the Kop van Zuid, Historic Delfshaven, Blijdorp and Kralingen. 

Rotterdam is hip and upcoming. But that doesn't mean there are no more hidden gems in Rotterdam. We will give you away a few. 

The Schoonoord Historic Garden is a gem for nature lovers. Sabor Sabor is a delicious Mexican restaurant. And at Panzerò? There you will eat the most delicious delicacies from the Italian region of Puglia. We won't reveal more, now it's up to you to discover Rotterdam!