Rotterdam City Guidebook
Bars and nightlife
Witte de With is the perfect place to grab a bite or go for a drink. Just walk through it and you’ll find plenty of places to choose from.
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Witte de Withstraat
Witte de WithstraatWitte de With is the perfect place to grab a bite or go for a drink. Just walk through it and you’ll find plenty of places to choose from.
Food scene
On the other side of the bridge you’ll find the Rotterdam Foodhallen. All types of food are offered - Asian, burgers, tacos, vegan etc - as well as a Gin and Wine bar. A good place to go to when you can’t decide where to eat.
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Foodhallen Rotterdam
58 WilhelminakadeOn the other side of the bridge you’ll find the Rotterdam Foodhallen. All types of food are offered - Asian, burgers, tacos, vegan etc - as well as a Gin and Wine bar. A good place to go to when you can’t decide where to eat.
For real Dutch Pancakes you can visit Boshut De Big after strolling through the Kralingse Bos.
Or you could choose to enjoy your pancakes on the water on the “Pannenkoekenboot”
Boshut De Big
20 KralingsewegFor real Dutch Pancakes you can visit Boshut De Big after strolling through the Kralingse Bos.
Or you could choose to enjoy your pancakes on the water on the “Pannenkoekenboot”
Right next door to the apartment is Lunchroom Guliano where you can go for the best Italian sandwiches.
Guliano
9 ZalmstraatRight next door to the apartment is Lunchroom Guliano where you can go for the best Italian sandwiches.
For a nice snack you should try the Pomms’ fries or Dutch bitterballen/kroket (also vegetarian options)
Pomms' Rotterdam
107B CoolsingelFor a nice snack you should try the Pomms’ fries or Dutch bitterballen/kroket (also vegetarian options)
A personal favourite for a good pizza. In the summer you can sit outside, otherwise ask for a spot upstairs. Good price for good quality pizzas and antipasti, and only a 3 mins walk from the apartment!
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La Pizza Centrum
21 ScheepstimmermanslaanA personal favourite for a good pizza. In the summer you can sit outside, otherwise ask for a spot upstairs. Good price for good quality pizzas and antipasti, and only a 3 mins walk from the apartment!
Sightseeing
You can’t miss the Markthal when visiting Rotterdam. On Tuesdays and Saturdays there is also an outside market next to the Markthal.
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Markthal Rotterdam
298 Dominee Jan ScharpstraatYou can’t miss the Markthal when visiting Rotterdam. On Tuesdays and Saturdays there is also an outside market next to the Markthal.
Right outside the apartment is the Spido where you can hop on for a Rotterdam Harbour Cruise to experience the skyline and tje port of Rotterdam from the water. Find out what goes on in a busy modern port on this 75-minute educational tour of Rotterdam's harbor. Cruise the busy waterways around Europe's biggest port, and see some of Holland’s historical highlights along the way - as well as the SS Rotterdam, the famous 1950s ship-turned-hotel.
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Spido BV
85 WillemspleinRight outside the apartment is the Spido where you can hop on for a Rotterdam Harbour Cruise to experience the skyline and tje port of Rotterdam from the water. Find out what goes on in a busy modern port on this 75-minute educational tour of Rotterdam's harbor. Cruise the busy waterways around Europe's biggest port, and see some of Holland’s historical highlights along the way - as well as the SS Rotterdam, the famous 1950s ship-turned-hotel.
For panoramic views of the city you can visit the Euromast just behind our apartment. It’s also nice to go for a walk in the Euromast Parc and have some coffee at Dudok In Het Park.
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Euromast
20 ParkhavenFor panoramic views of the city you can visit the Euromast just behind our apartment. It’s also nice to go for a walk in the Euromast Parc and have some coffee at Dudok In Het Park.
Hotel New York is situated in the former head office of the Holland Amerika Line on the 'Kop van Zuid' in Rotterdam. From here, thousands of emigrants left for North America, hoping for a better life.. Nowadays, people come here to sleep, eat, drink, marry, meet and celebrate. As soon as you enter the building, you can feel it; this is where it all happened. The sense of nostalgia is everywhere.
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Hotel New York
1 KoninginnenhoofdHotel New York is situated in the former head office of the Holland Amerika Line on the 'Kop van Zuid' in Rotterdam. From here, thousands of emigrants left for North America, hoping for a better life.. Nowadays, people come here to sleep, eat, drink, marry, meet and celebrate. As soon as you enter the building, you can feel it; this is where it all happened. The sense of nostalgia is everywhere.
The Kunsthal in Rotterdam is one of the icons of modern architecture and is visited every year by large numbers of architecture lovers from all over the world. The Kunsthal is one of the leading cultural institutions in the Netherlands with over twenty exhibitions a year.
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Kunsthal Rotterdam
341 WestzeedijkThe Kunsthal in Rotterdam is one of the icons of modern architecture and is visited every year by large numbers of architecture lovers from all over the world. The Kunsthal is one of the leading cultural institutions in the Netherlands with over twenty exhibitions a year.
If you want to experience the city while enjoying a three course meal you might want to jump on this culinary tour in our driving tramrestaurant. The historic RET tram from 1969 has been converted into the RotterTram, an exclusive tramrestaurant with 44 seats, a kitchen and toilet on board. Check out rottertram.nl for more info
RotterTram (opstapplaats) - Tram Restaurant
WillemspleinIf you want to experience the city while enjoying a three course meal you might want to jump on this culinary tour in our driving tramrestaurant. The historic RET tram from 1969 has been converted into the RotterTram, an exclusive tramrestaurant with 44 seats, a kitchen and toilet on board. Check out rottertram.nl for more info
Neighbourhoods
Kralingen is the place most students live as this is also where the Erasmus University is located. You can go to the “Kralingse Bos” and walk (or run) along the water. In the summer you can bring a picknick basket and find a spot on the beach. Or you could stop by De Tuin for something to eat and drink.
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Kralingen
Kralingen is the place most students live as this is also where the Erasmus University is located. You can go to the “Kralingse Bos” and walk (or run) along the water. In the summer you can bring a picknick basket and find a spot on the beach. Or you could stop by De Tuin for something to eat and drink.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Transport
There are multiple ways to get around the city. Metro and trams are often the fastest modes of transport. If you’re staying more than 7 days it might be cheaper to purchase a public transport chip card. Copy the link below to find more info on what tickets are available: www.public-transport-holland.com/destinations/openbaar-vervoer-rotterdam/ If you prefer to explore the city the Dutch way you can also rent a bike. With the many bike lanes it is a safe and fun option. If you want to visit other cities such as Amsterdam, The Hague or Delft you can check out train departures on www.ns.nl