Why go
- City in South Holland, Netherlands.
- Served by Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM).
History
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands by population and the largest by area (319.4 km2). It is in the province of South Holland, part of the North Sea mouth of the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta, via the New Meuse inland shipping channel, dug to connect to the Meuse at first and now to the Rhine.
Restaurants & places to go
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Sa 12:00-14:00,18:30-20:00; Su 12:00-16:00,18:30-20:00 Wikipedia: nl:Aan de Zweth · 480 Rotterdamseweg, Schipluiden,… · aandezweth.nl
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: We,Th 18:30-24:00, Fr,Sa 12:00-16:00,19:00-24:00 Wikipedia: nl:FG Restaurant · 37B Katshoek, Rotterdam, 3032AE · fgrestaurant.nl
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-14:00,18:00-21:30 Features: vegetarian options Wikipedia: nl:Joelia · 5 Coolsingel, Rotterdam, 3012AA · joelia.eu
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-23:00; Sa,Su 11:00-23:15 Wikipedia: nl:Zalmhuis · 396 Schaardijk, Capelle aan den IJssel, 2909LA · zalmhuis.nl
Pizza, Fast Food · Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizza, plus chicken wings & other sides. Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 Features: vegan… · dominos.nl
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinees Indische specialiteiten Opening hours: We-Su 16:00-20:00 Features: step-free access · 185 Bikolaan, Delft, 2622GS · delftsepanda.nl
Surinamese, Chinese, Restaurant · De Kade is een uniek Surinaams en Chinees restaurant met vega(n) specialiteiten gelegen in het centrum van bruisend… · dekaderotterdam.nl
Asian, Restaurant · Indonesian restaurant where you can also order online. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 4… · derijsttafeldelft.nl
Friture, Turkish, Kebab, Shawarma, Fast Food · Kapsalon • Dürüm • Shoarma • Kebab • Döner • Turks Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr 12:00-21:30; Sa… · eethuis-vlietlaan-rotterdam.nl
Japanese, Restaurant · Sushi Restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-22:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 103 Gildestraat, Delft, 2624AW · restaurant-yosshi.nl
Pancake, Restaurant · boat Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, air conditioning · 13 Parkhaven, Rotterdam, 3016GM · pannenkoekenboot.nl
Cafe · grand café Opening hours: Mo-We 16:00-01:00; Tu 16:00-02:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-04:00 · 1C Geldersekade, Rotterdam, 3011WB · inhetwittehuis.nl
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1A Korte Geer, Delft, 2611CA · loetje.nl
Brasserie, Restaurant · Opening hours: We,Th 16:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 16:00-22:00 · 44 Koningsplein, Ridderkerk, 2981EA · broersridderkerk.nl
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:30-23:00; Su 17:00-23:00 · 95 Vijf Werelddelen, Rotterdam, 3071PS · zusje.nl
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-16:00; Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-17:00 · 14 Annie M.G. Schmidtplein, Rotterdam, 3083NZ · 30ml.nl
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30 · 5A Vasteland, Rotterdam, 3011BJ · atithi.nl
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · bufkes.nl
Burger, Chicken, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00+ Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free access · 300 Karel Doormanstraat,… · beren.nl
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 71 Lusthofstraat, Rotterdam,… · deijssalon.nl
Turkish, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-18:00 Features: vegetarian options · 24B Proveniersplein, Rotterdam, 3013EA · ekmekci.nl
Argentinian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00 · 99 Aert van Nesstraat, Rotterdam, 3012CA · gauchosgrill.nl
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 6 Mauritsweg, Rotterdam, 3012JR · gyojasang.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00+ Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 44 Westpolderplein, Berkel en Rodenrijs, 2652KV · ilmercatoberkel.nl
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 300 Rhijnspoor, Capelle aan den IJssel, 2901LC · kfc.nl
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 17:00-22:30 · 77 Vijf Werelddelen, Rotterdam, 3071PS · proeflokaalbregje.nl
Sushi, Bubble Tea, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Sa 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 125… · shabutogo.nl
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 5 Korte Lijnbaan, Rotterdam, 3012EC · tacobell.nl
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 253 Goudsesingel, Rotterdam, 3031EL · tacomundo.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Sa-Su 12:00-20:00; Fr 12:00-21:00 Features: step-free access · 23A Rodezand, Rotterdam, 3011AM · yoyofreshtea.com
Balkan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00 · 381J Westzeedijk, Rotterdam, 3024EK · balkandeli.nl
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00+ · 154 Schiedamse Vest, Rotterdam, 3011BH · barpicar.nl
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Fr-Su 18:00-22:00 · 133B 's-Gravendijkwal, Rotterdam, 3021EK · restaurantlux.nl
Fast Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Su 10:00-22:00; Tu-Th 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 57 Dorpsstraat, Schipluiden, 2636CJ · paviljoenschipluiden.nl
Breakfast, Burger, Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 263 Nieuwe Binnenweg,… · urbanespressobar.nl
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:30-20:55 Features: takeaway, delivery · 25 Groenelaan, Schiedam, 3114CA · alexiusschiedam.nl
Indonesian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 17:00-20:00 · 412C Mathenesserdijk, Rotterdam, 3026GV · aphalen.nl
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 15:00-00:00; Sa,Su 12:00-14:30,17:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 231A Bergselaan, Rotterdam, 3038CB · bistrobannok.nl
Middle Eastern, North African, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 08:00-00:00; Su 09:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating,… · hotelbazar.nl
Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Su 09:30-17:30 · 18a Oostgaag, Maasland, 3155CG · bijdebuurvrouwmaasland.nl
Kebab, Chicken, Regional, Steak House, Turkish, International, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 15:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-00:00 · 75A Kanaalweg,… · chickenhouse.nl
Eritrean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-23:00 · 360B Nieuwe Binnenweg, 3023ES · dahlak.nl
Dutch, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: We 12:00-20:00; Fr 15:00-20:00; Sa-Su 10:00-20:00 · 10 Rottebandreef, Bergschenhoek, 2661JK · depannenkoekhut.nl
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 40 Meent, Rotterdam, 3011JL · delitasty.nl
Cake, Ice Cream, Pancake, Regional, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Apr-Oct Mo-Su 10:00-21:00; Nov-Mar Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Nov-Mar Sa-Su 10:00-20:00… · bergscheplas.nl
355 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) 4.7 km to the centre
Rotterdam, ZH, NL — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 8 airlines (Transavia Holland, British Airways, Air France, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 29 destinations incl. London, London, Alicante, Antalya, Barcelona… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 29 direct destinations
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800, 737-700) · 25 routes: Alicante, Antalya, Barcelona, Bergerac, Bodrum, Budapest, Eindhoven, Faro, Gerona, Heraklion, Hyeres, Ibiza, Istanbul, Madrid, Malaga, Marrakech, Montpellier, Nice, Palma de Mallorca, Prague, Rhodos, Rome, Split, Valencia, Vienna
- British Airways BA (A319, S20) · 2 routes: London*, London
- Air France AF (F50, AR8) · 1 route: London
- American Airlines AA (A319) · 1 route: London*
- CityJet WX (F50, AR8) · 1 route: London
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (F50, ARJ) · 1 route: London*
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (CRJ-700, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Munich*
- Turkish Airlines TK (A320) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Watertaxi - Marconistraat / M4H (87)
Ferry terminal · 2.1 km from the centre · Watertaxi Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre · Aqualiner
Watertaxi - Charloisse Hoofd (70)
Ferry terminal · 2.4 km from the centre · Watertaxi Rotterdam
Watertaxi - Katendrechtse Hoofd (58)
Ferry terminal · 2.4 km from the centre · Watertaxi Rotterdam
Watertaxi - RDM / Heijplaat (92)
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre · Watertaxi Rotterdam
Schiedam, Maasboulevard
Ferry terminal · 3.5 km from the centre
Veerdienst Charlois – Katendrecht
Ferry route · Watertaxi Rotterdam
Veerdienst Centrum - Kop van Zuid / Hotel New York
Ferry route · Watertaxi Rotterdam
Veerdienst RDM/Heijplaat – Marconistraat/M4H
Ferry route · Watertaxi Rotterdam
Veerdienst Feijenoord – Kralingen
Ferry route · Watertaxi Rotterdam
Waterbus 20
Ferry route · Aqualiner
Trekveer
Ferry route
WaterShuttle
Ferry route · Aqualiner
WaterShuttle: Rotterdam Erasmusbrug => Kinderdijk Molenkade
Ferry route · Aqualiner
Where to stay
Hoogstraat 81, 3011 PJ Rotterdam, Netherlands · leonardo-hotels.com
Witte de Withstraat 87, 3012 BN Rotterdam, Netherlands · cityhub.com
Burgemeester Keijzerweg 100, 3353 CV Papendrecht, Netherlands · leonardo-hotels.nl
Wilhelminakade 52, 3072 AR Rotterdam, Netherlands · room-matehotels.com
Aert van Nesstraat 25, 3012 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands · thejames.nl
Westblaak 10-14, 3012 KL Rotterdam, Netherlands · theusual.com
Wilhelminakade 137, 3072 AP Rotterdam, Netherlands · nh-hotels.com
Nieuwe Binnenweg 171, 3014 GL Rotterdam, Netherlands · hotel171rotterdam.nl
Koninginnenhoofd 1, 3072 AD Rotterdam, Netherlands · hotelnewyork.nl
's-Gravendijkwal 100, 3014 EJ Rotterdam, Netherlands · hotellight.nl
Wijnhaven 12, 3011 WP Rotterdam, Netherlands · all.accor.com
Van Vollenhovenstraat 48-50, 3016 BJ Rotterdam, Netherlands · hotelrose.nl
Wijnhaven 20A, 3011 WR Rotterdam, Netherlands · floatsrotterdam.com
Weena 121, 3013 CK Rotterdam, Netherlands · ihg.com
Willemsplein 1, 3016 DN Rotterdam, Netherlands · thonhotels.com
Mijnsherenlaan 9, 3081 GA Rotterdam, Netherlands · arthotelrotterdam.com
Schaatsbaan 83, 3013 AR Rotterdam, Netherlands · hotelnothotelrotterdam.com
Beursplein 37, Meent 110, 3011 JS Rotterdam, Netherlands · postillionhotels.com
Energieweg 2, 3041 JC Rotterdam, Netherlands · hotel-rotterdam-blijdorp.nl
Aert van Nesstraat 4, 3012 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands · nh-hotels.com
's-Gravendijkwal 7B, 11A, 3021 EA Rotterdam, Netherlands · hotelmilano.nl
Gelderseplein 50, 3011 WZ Rotterdam, Netherlands · marriott.com
Weena 10, 3012 CM Rotterdam, Netherlands · hilton.com
Weena 686, 3012 CN Rotterdam, Netherlands · marriott.com
Leuvehaven 80, 3011 EA Rotterdam, Netherlands · hilton.com
Botersloot 125, 3011 HE Rotterdam, Netherlands · hilton.com
Witte de Withstraat 30, 3012 BP Rotterdam, Netherlands · h3hotelrotterdam.nl
Parkhaven 21, 3016 GM Rotterdam, Netherlands · dechineseboot.nl
Mathenesserlaan 314, 3021 HX Rotterdam, Netherlands
Indoor
Grotekerkplein 70, 3011 GE Rotterdam, Netherlands · motel-one.com
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RTM has direct flights to 29 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. London, London, Alicante, Antalya, Barcelona…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Watertaxi - Marconistraat / M4H (87), 2.1 km); routes include Veerdienst Charlois – Katendrecht, Veerdienst Centrum - Kop van Zuid / Hotel New York, Veerdienst RDM/Heijplaat – Marconistraat/M4H.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rotterdam, Netherlands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing