Guidebook for Rotterdam
Getting Around
Rotterdam station
Hire a public transport bike!
Meijersplein Parkeren & Reizen
Park your car for free and ride the metro to Blijdorp!
Blijdorp metro station, just one stop to central station or 35 minutes to The Hague
6 locals recommend
Blijdorp station
Blijdorp metro station, just one stop to central station or 35 minutes to The Hague
Drinks & Nightlife
brewery Noordt
46 Zaagmolenkade Local craft and special beers.
Most crowded square on Friday evening. Continue your night at one of the clubs in the area, like BAR, Annabel or Bird.
101 locals recommend
Biergarten
18 Schiestraat Most crowded square on Friday evening. Continue your night at one of the clubs in the area, like BAR, Annabel or Bird.
Crowded bar frequented by creatives. On some nights paintings will be auctioned from the bar!
9 locals recommend
The Performance Bar
69 BoomgaardsstraatCrowded bar frequented by creatives. On some nights paintings will be auctioned from the bar!
Parks & Nature
Popular park where Rotterdammers come to relax. Bring a throw-away barbecue or picnic basket.
97 locals recommend
Vroesenpark
181 Stadhoudersweg Popular park where Rotterdammers come to relax. Bring a throw-away barbecue or picnic basket.
Kralingen Lake
Park and lake where you can sail, picnic, run or chill.
Arts & Culture
Kunsthal Rotterdam
341 WestzeedijkFood Scene
Big food market, try out one of the craft beers from Kaapse Brouwers combined with a meat platter by Firma Bijten. Live jazz music on most Sunday afternoons.
228 locals recommend
Fenix Food Factory
1025 Nico KoomanskadeBig food market, try out one of the craft beers from Kaapse Brouwers combined with a meat platter by Firma Bijten. Live jazz music on most Sunday afternoons.
Romantic French bistro offering dishes from frog legs to boeuf bourguignon.
36 locals recommend
Brasserie Pierre
38A PannekoekstraatRomantic French bistro offering dishes from frog legs to boeuf bourguignon.
Bas Bakt
22A HartmansstraatUrban bakery. Gigantic cookies that you won't forget soon!
Comfort food from southern Italy, also be sure to check out the 'real' mozzarella.
Panzero' Apulian StrEat Food
50A BoterslootComfort food from southern Italy, also be sure to check out the 'real' mozzarella.
Rotterdam's best place for brunch. I am always in for poached eggs and avocado!
33 locals recommend
Bertmans
15 ZaagmolenkadeRotterdam's best place for brunch. I am always in for poached eggs and avocado!
'From your own city' is a urban farming concept located in the developing 'Fruithavens' port area. Join one of their many food and life style workshops or enjoy the locally produced lunch or diner menu.
16 locals recommend
Uit je Eigen Stad
39 Marconistraat'From your own city' is a urban farming concept located in the developing 'Fruithavens' port area. Join one of their many food and life style workshops or enjoy the locally produced lunch or diner menu.
Shopping
Do you like vintage bikes? Visit RestoRokus to check out his hardware. They're in a way better condition than mine!
ROOK
38 SchiemondDo you like vintage bikes? Visit RestoRokus to check out his hardware. They're in a way better condition than mine!
Hutspot is a fast growing concept from Amsterdam focussed on design and lifestyle. It's a great place to start shopping as you will leave with new inspiration on the latest interior and fashion trends.
8 locals recommend
Hutspot
317 Karel DoormanstraatHutspot is a fast growing concept from Amsterdam focussed on design and lifestyle. It's a great place to start shopping as you will leave with new inspiration on the latest interior and fashion trends.
Entertainment & Activities
Do you like to watch Feyenoord play? Café 't Stoplicht is my favorite place to watch them play soccer. Save room for the frikadel, bitterballen or chicken wings that are served during half time.
Cafe 't Stoplicht
35B BergwegDo you like to watch Feyenoord play? Café 't Stoplicht is my favorite place to watch them play soccer. Save room for the frikadel, bitterballen or chicken wings that are served during half time.