Visit Oude Westen
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 trip to 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 do some window-shopping at Markthal Rotterdam. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum
Admire one of the finest collections of artwork in Europe, which features Dutch Old Masters as well as abstract and contemporary pieces.
Things to do
Rotterdam: Miniworld Rotterdam Entry Ticket
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: Euromast Lookout Tower Ticket
Delft: Canal House Museum 'Paul Tetar van Elven' Ticket
Top hotels in Oude Westen
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Rotterdam
Great location, friendly and helpful staff, clean room,
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Supernova Hotel
Very cool hotel in a convenient part of the city…can walk to several different tram/bus stops to get around easily.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Hotel 171
Friendly staff, small clean room, excellent location
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025
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
Other neighbourhoods around Oude Westen
Chinatown
While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like De Doelen and Holland Casino Rotterdam.
Centrum
Travelers come to Centrum for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat while you're in town.
Cool
While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat.
Provenierswijk
Provenierswijk might not have many top sights, but Holland Casino Rotterdam and De Doelen are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Scheepvaartkwartier
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Scheepvaartkwartier. You might want to make time for a stop at Euromast or Erasmus Bridge.
Stadsdriehoek
If you're spending some time in Stadsdriehoek, Markthal Rotterdam and Kijk-Kubus are top sights worth seeing.
