Delfshaven Historic Area
Rotterdam





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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.

Blijdorp Zoo
Meet the animals who call Blijdorp Zoo home during your trip to Rotterdam. Discover the area's fascinating museums and 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 do some window-shopping at Markthal Rotterdam. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor 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

The Hague: Madurodam Miniature Park Entry Ticket

Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

The Hague: Mauritshuis Entrance Ticket

Gouda: Syrup Waffle Factory Ticket with a Waffle
Top hotels in Delfshaven Historic Area

The Usual Rotterdam
Room clean, tidy and comfortable. Staff helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
I highly recommend this hotel… It was incredible for the hotel and location..
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

citizenM Rotterdam
Good
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Carlton Beach
Everything was great including the restaurant
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Shanghai Hotel Holland
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Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

Room Mate Bruno, Rotterdam
The staff were always helpful and kind. They asked me about my trip and I mentioned that it was my birthday and when I came back later that day they had left me a bottle of champagne and some chocolates. First rate.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Delfshaven Historic Area

Delfshaven
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Delfshaven. You might want to make time for a stop at Rhine or Oude Kerk.

Middelland
While Middelland might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum and De Doelen.

Scheepvaartkwartier
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Scheepvaartkwartier. You might want to make time for a stop at Euromast or Erasmus Bridge.

Oude Westen
While there might not be top attractions in Oude Westen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like De Doelen and Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum.

Centrum
Travelers come to Centrum for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Witte de Withstraat and De Doelen while you're in town.

Chinatown
While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like De Doelen and Holland Casino Rotterdam.

