Guidebook for Rotterdam

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Guidebook for Rotterdam

Drinks & Nightlife

Deeply rooted in jazz, but with ramifications as soul, funk, hip hop and electronics stage, club and restaurant BIRD is the place for the culture vulture.
99 locals recommend
BIRD (podium, club, restaurant)
24 Raampoortstraat
99 locals recommend
Deeply rooted in jazz, but with ramifications as soul, funk, hip hop and electronics stage, club and restaurant BIRD is the place for the culture vulture.
A no nonsense beer cafe that really loves the city of Rotterdam. With a huge terrace, serves 16 beers on tap and more than 100 of the bottle. The typical bar food menu we cook with beer.
23 locals recommend
Proeflokaal Reijngoud
148 Schiedamse Vest
23 locals recommend
A no nonsense beer cafe that really loves the city of Rotterdam. With a huge terrace, serves 16 beers on tap and more than 100 of the bottle. The typical bar food menu we cook with beer.
The beating heart of the popular Witte de Withstraat. The coziness begins well with the afternoon drinks, where many creative types come for. You're in no time in the bustling nightlife.
59 locals recommend
De Witte Aap
78 Witte de Withstraat
59 locals recommend
The beating heart of the popular Witte de Withstraat. The coziness begins well with the afternoon drinks, where many creative types come for. You're in no time in the bustling nightlife.
http://bokaalrotterdam.nl Bokaal is a lively city café in the heart of Rotterdam. We are there for everyone: from Burgundians and bierconnaisseurs to flex workers and families. Typical R'dam cosiness.
80 locals recommend
Bokaal Rotterdam
11 Nieuwemarkt
80 locals recommend
http://bokaalrotterdam.nl Bokaal is a lively city café in the heart of Rotterdam. We are there for everyone: from Burgundians and bierconnaisseurs to flex workers and families. Typical R'dam cosiness.

Arts & Culture

The Kunsthal Rotterdam is one of the leading cultural institutions in the Netherlands. With over twenty exhibitions a year, the Kunsthal offers a programme that is dynamic and always surprising.
255 locals recommend
Kunsthal Rotterdam
341 Westzeedijk
255 locals recommend
The Kunsthal Rotterdam is one of the leading cultural institutions in the Netherlands. With over twenty exhibitions a year, the Kunsthal offers a programme that is dynamic and always surprising.
Temporary closed - Soon you can visit a part of the collection in Depot Boijmans, an amazing architectural mirror building. A visit to Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is a journey through the history of art. Dutch and European masterpieces provide a comprehensive survey of art from the early Middle Ages to the 21st century.
308 locals recommend
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
18 Museumpark
308 locals recommend
Temporary closed - Soon you can visit a part of the collection in Depot Boijmans, an amazing architectural mirror building. A visit to Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is a journey through the history of art. Dutch and European masterpieces provide a comprehensive survey of art from the early Middle Ages to the 21st century.
Visit LantarenVenster for an unique film offer; world cinema, classic movies or a documentary. Or visit a good concert, LV is the ultimate jazz venue of the city of Rotterdam.
83 locals recommend
Lantaren Venster
996 Otto Reuchlinweg
83 locals recommend
Visit LantarenVenster for an unique film offer; world cinema, classic movies or a documentary. Or visit a good concert, LV is the ultimate jazz venue of the city of Rotterdam.
http://www.nederlandsfotomuseum.nl/en/ The Nederlands Fotomuseum in Rotterdam is the leading national museum of photography in the Netherlands. The museum shows every facet of photography.
62 locals recommend
Dutch Photo Museum
1 Statendam
62 locals recommend
http://www.nederlandsfotomuseum.nl/en/ The Nederlands Fotomuseum in Rotterdam is the leading national museum of photography in the Netherlands. The museum shows every facet of photography.
48 locals recommend
KINO Rotterdam
129-133 Gouvernestraat
48 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Make the most of your visit! Practical tips and the latest tourist info. https://en.rotterdam.info
Tourist Information
67 Coolsingel
Make the most of your visit! Practical tips and the latest tourist info. https://en.rotterdam.info
Experience the artistic and trendy atmosphere in this street. Galeries, hospitality, bars, fashion, museums, nightlife.
21 locals recommend
Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art
50 Witte de Withstraat
21 locals recommend
Experience the artistic and trendy atmosphere in this street. Galeries, hospitality, bars, fashion, museums, nightlife.
An amazing view over the city of Rotterdam.
352 locals recommend
Euromast
20 Parkhaven
352 locals recommend
An amazing view over the city of Rotterdam.
The newest asset in the field of architecture and the first covered market floor of the Netherlands. A market where grocery shopping is an experience and that you can settle for a drink or a snack.
304 locals recommend
Market Hall
298 Dominee Jan Scharpstraat
304 locals recommend
The newest asset in the field of architecture and the first covered market floor of the Netherlands. A market where grocery shopping is an experience and that you can settle for a drink or a snack.
A real city park, located in Blijdorp. The hangout for young Rotterdam on a warm summer evening for relaxing, have a barbecue or a drink. Small festivals are also organized in the park.
97 locals recommend
Vroesenpark
181 Stadhoudersweg
97 locals recommend
A real city park, located in Blijdorp. The hangout for young Rotterdam on a warm summer evening for relaxing, have a barbecue or a drink. Small festivals are also organized in the park.
History, culture and enjoy some food and a drink on a terrace at one of the many restaurants or cafes is an experience. Enjoy a delicious specialty beer between the typical old Dutch houses.
68 locals recommend
Delfshaven
68 locals recommend
History, culture and enjoy some food and a drink on a terrace at one of the many restaurants or cafes is an experience. Enjoy a delicious specialty beer between the typical old Dutch houses.
Area located on the south bank of the Nieuwe Maas at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge and since the turn of the century is characterized by high-rise buildings or have a drink at the old Hotel NY.
28 locals recommend
Kop van Zuid
28 locals recommend
Area located on the south bank of the Nieuwe Maas at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge and since the turn of the century is characterized by high-rise buildings or have a drink at the old Hotel NY.
De Kaap is a formerly notorious district, but these days an emerging hip neighborhood where festivals, food and drink, theater and cultural heritage are all to be found. Visit the Kaapse Brouwers (brewery) for a truly Rotterdam beer.
Kaapse Brouwers
1025 Nico Koomanskade
De Kaap is a formerly notorious district, but these days an emerging hip neighborhood where festivals, food and drink, theater and cultural heritage are all to be found. Visit the Kaapse Brouwers (brewery) for a truly Rotterdam beer.

Entertainment & Activities

The Blijdorp Zoo in Rotterdam is one of the oldest zoos in the Netherlands, but recently renovated and absolutely worth a visit.
170 locals recommend
Rotterdam Zoo
8 Blijdorplaan
170 locals recommend
The Blijdorp Zoo in Rotterdam is one of the oldest zoos in the Netherlands, but recently renovated and absolutely worth a visit.
Always wanted to climb? Follow an introductory lesson at Klimmuuur Rotterdam, near the Kralingse Bos. With a height 17.5 meters and 51 ropes, this is one of the biggest climbing areas in the Netherlands.
climbing wall Rotterdam
910 Prinsenlaan
Always wanted to climb? Follow an introductory lesson at Klimmuuur Rotterdam, near the Kralingse Bos. With a height 17.5 meters and 51 ropes, this is one of the biggest climbing areas in the Netherlands.
Have a cup of coffee or simply have a look around. To find out more about the ship, why not take a guided tour and explore the bridge and the engine room as well. Guaranteed an inspiring visit!
89 locals recommend
ss Rotterdam
25 3e Katendrechtse Hoofd
89 locals recommend
Have a cup of coffee or simply have a look around. To find out more about the ship, why not take a guided tour and explore the bridge and the engine room as well. Guaranteed an inspiring visit!
Bicycle rental. FIETS : * 1-2 dagen €12,50 per fiets per dag. * 3-4 dagen €11,00 per fiets per dag. TANDEM : * 1-2 dagen €20,00 per tandem per dag. E-BIKE : * 1 dag € 20,00 per dag per fiets. (beschikbaarheid beperkt, alleen op reservering) KINDER FIETS : * 1 dag € 12,50 per fiets per dag. (beschikbaarheid beperkt, alleen op reservering)
Park & ​​Bike Rotterdam
58 Couwenburg
Bicycle rental. FIETS : * 1-2 dagen €12,50 per fiets per dag. * 3-4 dagen €11,00 per fiets per dag. TANDEM : * 1-2 dagen €20,00 per tandem per dag. E-BIKE : * 1 dag € 20,00 per dag per fiets. (beschikbaarheid beperkt, alleen op reservering) KINDER FIETS : * 1 dag € 12,50 per fiets per dag. (beschikbaarheid beperkt, alleen op reservering)
Bycicle rental. Dagtarief € 10,-. Weektarief € 50,-. Dagtarief 3-versnellingen € 12,-. Weektarief € 60,-. Dagtarief E-bike € 17,50. Weektarief € 87,50.
Zwaan Bikes Rotterdam
705 Weena
Bycicle rental. Dagtarief € 10,-. Weektarief € 50,-. Dagtarief 3-versnellingen € 12,-. Weektarief € 60,-. Dagtarief E-bike € 17,50. Weektarief € 87,50.

Food Scene

Right in town and espresso is really the - literal - center of the store. Besides the coffee deserves the kitchen of the UEB now also a place of honor. Everyone is welcome. Also for a good beer.
57 locals recommend
Urban Espresso Bar
263 Nieuwe Binnenweg
57 locals recommend
Right in town and espresso is really the - literal - center of the store. Besides the coffee deserves the kitchen of the UEB now also a place of honor. Everyone is welcome. Also for a good beer.
In a characteristic street in the center of Rotterdam. Honest Italian food, freshly prepared with high quality ingredients. An enthusiastic team is ready to tell you about the delights.
15 locals recommend
Mangiare
150 Van Oldenbarneveltstraat
15 locals recommend
In a characteristic street in the center of Rotterdam. Honest Italian food, freshly prepared with high quality ingredients. An enthusiastic team is ready to tell you about the delights.
American look & feel of Hudson restaurant in Rotterdam makes you think you've landed in a fancy restaurant in New York with artwork on the walls. On the menu you'll find American Classics.
29 locals recommend
Restaurant Gusto
40 Schiedamse Vest
29 locals recommend
American look & feel of Hudson restaurant in Rotterdam makes you think you've landed in a fancy restaurant in New York with artwork on the walls. On the menu you'll find American Classics.
At MEAT Rotterdam is all about a good marriage between the quality and the meat. The butcher Nice to Meat supported MEAT herein. The quality is reflected in the staff with a good dose of personality
9 locals recommend
Meat Rotterdam
635 Haringvliet
9 locals recommend
At MEAT Rotterdam is all about a good marriage between the quality and the meat. The butcher Nice to Meat supported MEAT herein. The quality is reflected in the staff with a good dose of personality
A cosy Brasserie for a relaxed breakfast, lunch and dinner and when weather permits, enjoy the sunshine on our cozy terrace.
36 locals recommend
Brasserie Pierre
38A Pannekoekstraat
36 locals recommend
A cosy Brasserie for a relaxed breakfast, lunch and dinner and when weather permits, enjoy the sunshine on our cozy terrace.
A place to enjoy marvellous coffee and exceptional lunches. Smallish and relaxed.
33 locals recommend
Hopper Coffee Rotterdam
146 Schiedamse Vest
33 locals recommend
A place to enjoy marvellous coffee and exceptional lunches. Smallish and relaxed.
Ookami is named now: 'Heilige Boontjes'. High-quality and fair coffee. Heilige Boontjes (translation: Holy Beans, an expression in Dutch for a well-behaved person) buys only in at coffee traders who contribute to a better life for coffee farmers and nature. By drinking Heilige Boontjes coffee you contribute to opportunities for vulnerable young people in Rotterdam. Heilige Boontjes offers these young people a learning route and the necessary knowledge and work experience that enables them to connect to the Rotterdam labor market.
Ookami
19 Burgemeester Meineszplein
Ookami is named now: 'Heilige Boontjes'. High-quality and fair coffee. Heilige Boontjes (translation: Holy Beans, an expression in Dutch for a well-behaved person) buys only in at coffee traders who contribute to a better life for coffee farmers and nature. By drinking Heilige Boontjes coffee you contribute to opportunities for vulnerable young people in Rotterdam. Heilige Boontjes offers these young people a learning route and the necessary knowledge and work experience that enables them to connect to the Rotterdam labor market.
Inspiring hospitality in a former tropical paradise. Grab a drink or have a nice lunch.
66 locals recommend
Aloha Rotterdam
102 Maasboulevard
66 locals recommend
Inspiring hospitality in a former tropical paradise. Grab a drink or have a nice lunch.

Essentials

Daily fresh food market on 'de Kaap'.
228 locals recommend
Fenix Food Factory
1025 Nico Koomanskade
228 locals recommend
Daily fresh food market on 'de Kaap'.
Supermarket.
22 locals recommend
AH Bentinckplein
40 Bentinckplein
22 locals recommend
Supermarket.

Everything Else

Central Station. Departure and arrival of trains, underground/subway, trams, busses. An architectural highlight, completely renovated and reopened in 2014. There is also a small shopping mall.
145 locals recommend
Rotterdam Centraal Station
2 Stationsplein
145 locals recommend
Central Station. Departure and arrival of trains, underground/subway, trams, busses. An architectural highlight, completely renovated and reopened in 2014. There is also a small shopping mall.
Bus 33 to Rotterdam CS, you are within half an hour in the apartment.
36 locals recommend
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
60 Rotterdam Airportplein
36 locals recommend
Bus 33 to Rotterdam CS, you are within half an hour in the apartment.