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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.

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 romantic 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, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Guided Tour from Amsterdam

Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide

Delft: Vermeer Centrum Delft Museum Entry Ticket

Rotterdam: Miniworld Rotterdam Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Oude Westen

Supernova Hotel
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

PREMIER SUITES PLUS Rotterdam
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

The Usual Rotterdam
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

Art Hotel Rotterdam
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

Riva Hotel The Hague
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Reviewed on Oct 4, 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.

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.

Cool
While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat.

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.