Guidebook for Rotterdam
Food Scene
With a love for food and craft these entrepreneurs found each other more than two years ago in the streets of Rotterdam. A passion was shared, a plan was made and a dream was realised in an old port warehouse on Katendrecht. Under the name Fenix Food Factory these entrepreneurs offer Rotterdam a culinary hotbed; a place to go shopping, learn how products are made and to experience craftmanship. Closed on Mondays only! So time enough to come again!
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Fenix Food Factory
1025 Nico KoomanskadeWith a love for food and craft these entrepreneurs found each other more than two years ago in the streets of Rotterdam. A passion was shared, a plan was made and a dream was realised in an old port warehouse on Katendrecht. Under the name Fenix Food Factory these entrepreneurs offer Rotterdam a culinary hotbed; a place to go shopping, learn how products are made and to experience craftmanship. Closed on Mondays only! So time enough to come again!
FANS OF FRESH AND DIVERSE PRODUCE,
COME AND SEE WHAT THE MARKTHAL HAS TO OFFER
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Markthal
Verlengde NieuwstraatFANS OF FRESH AND DIVERSE PRODUCE,
COME AND SEE WHAT THE MARKTHAL HAS TO OFFER
Vlaamsch Broodhuys R'dam Meent
8A MeentDiscover surprising Vietnam at Little V. Little V stands for "Little Vietnam." But the 'V' also stands for 'Surprise'. So you want to discover the amazing cuisine of Vietnam, then visit Vietnamese restaurant Little V.
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Little V Rotterdam
109 GrotekerkpleinDiscover surprising Vietnam at Little V. Little V stands for "Little Vietnam." But the 'V' also stands for 'Surprise'. So you want to discover the amazing cuisine of Vietnam, then visit Vietnamese restaurant Little V.
The very, very best pancakes worldwide! You must taste their apple pancake with raisins before you leave our planet. Don't get fooled by the surroundings, just use your tastebuds and be surprised;-)
Boshut De Big
20 KralingsewegThe very, very best pancakes worldwide! You must taste their apple pancake with raisins before you leave our planet. Don't get fooled by the surroundings, just use your tastebuds and be surprised;-)
Nearby (3 minute walk) Italian restaurant. Simple and not too expensive.
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Pizzeria La Gaetano
113-B Prins HendrikkadeNearby (3 minute walk) Italian restaurant. Simple and not too expensive.
Koekela
79A Nieuwe BinnenwegFor a good muffin or cake go to Koekela, Yam!
Great place, high standards, modern, great atmosphere, a bit more expensive compared with middle of the road restaurants and bars.
Brasserie La Buvette
104 CoolsingelGreat place, high standards, modern, great atmosphere, a bit more expensive compared with middle of the road restaurants and bars.
Great for a glass of wine, coffee, beer, breakfast, lunch or dinner. The restaurant is named after te famous architect Willem Dudok, who designed the building.
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Dudok
88 MeentGreat for a glass of wine, coffee, beer, breakfast, lunch or dinner. The restaurant is named after te famous architect Willem Dudok, who designed the building.
Koozie Rotterdam
51 Van der TakstraatWalking distance from the apartment.
Unique, alternative bar/restaurant with a great view!
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aloha Rotterdam
102 MaasboulevardUnique, alternative bar/restaurant with a great view!
Rotterdam lunchroom in the city center for breakfast coffee lunch sweets and tea made of organic biologic local and sustainable ingredients.
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Picknick Rotterdam
259 MarinierswegRotterdam lunchroom in the city center for breakfast coffee lunch sweets and tea made of organic biologic local and sustainable ingredients.
Indonesia take away
141 CoolsingelIndonesian Food, yummmmm!!
A lot of different flavours and in the summer it can be crowded but it's worth waiting for!
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De IJssalon
69-A MeentA lot of different flavours and in the summer it can be crowded but it's worth waiting for!
Fadi's
194 Van der TakstraatTurkish place to grab a typical turkish lunch or coffee or tea.
Getting Around
You can take a water taxi from any of the 50 or so landing stages in and around Rotterdam.
Call (010) 4030303, tell us your location and where you want to go. We will let you know immediately how soon we can pick you up.
You can book journeys in advance using our online booking system on this website or by calling us.
You travel to your destination at 50 km/h. Fares depend on distance and size of group. Longer journeys are also possible, for example to Dordrecht or Hook of Holland. Peripheral fares apply on these journeys. Call (010) 4030303 for prices.
The fleet consists of ten fast water taxis: five boats with a capacity of 8 passengers and five boats with a capacity of 12.
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Watertaxi - Boompjes (43)
Boompjeskade
You can take a water taxi from any of the 50 or so landing stages in and around Rotterdam.
Call (010) 4030303, tell us your location and where you want to go. We will let you know immediately how soon we can pick you up.
You can book journeys in advance using our online booking system on this website or by calling us.
You travel to your destination at 50 km/h. Fares depend on distance and size of group. Longer journeys are also possible, for example to Dordrecht or Hook of Holland. Peripheral fares apply on these journeys. Call (010) 4030303 for prices.
The fleet consists of ten fast water taxis: five boats with a capacity of 8 passengers and five boats with a capacity of 12.
Sightseeing
EUROMAST, Be on top
The place to be for people who wish to feel like the king of the world for a day. Enjoy a culinary highlight while taking in the greatest view over this beautiful city. Or feel your heart race as you jump over the edge and abseil down the highest tower of the Netherlands. At the Euromast, we go to great lengths to reach the absolute top in every way for you during your visit.
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Euromast
20 ParkhavenEUROMAST, Be on top
The place to be for people who wish to feel like the king of the world for a day. Enjoy a culinary highlight while taking in the greatest view over this beautiful city. Or feel your heart race as you jump over the edge and abseil down the highest tower of the Netherlands. At the Euromast, we go to great lengths to reach the absolute top in every way for you during your visit.
The Laurenskerk, the only monument from the Middle Ages in Rotterdam.
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Iglesia Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk
27 GrotekerkpleinThe Laurenskerk, the only monument from the Middle Ages in Rotterdam.
Harbour Tour
Experience one of the world's largest ports in all its glory!
Among the busy traffic of sea-going and inland ships, this trip is a special journey through one of the largest harbours in the world. You can see Rotterdam's impressive skyline with its imposing buildings glide by, and then get a unique view of the harbours shipyards, docks and the hypermodern transshipping of thousands of containers. Last but not least the tour will end with a view of the steamship 'Rotterdam', the former cruise flagship of shipping company Holland America Line. An exciting 75 minutes with clear descriptions of everything you see.
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Spido BV
85 WillemspleinHarbour Tour
Experience one of the world's largest ports in all its glory!
Among the busy traffic of sea-going and inland ships, this trip is a special journey through one of the largest harbours in the world. You can see Rotterdam's impressive skyline with its imposing buildings glide by, and then get a unique view of the harbours shipyards, docks and the hypermodern transshipping of thousands of containers. Last but not least the tour will end with a view of the steamship 'Rotterdam', the former cruise flagship of shipping company Holland America Line. An exciting 75 minutes with clear descriptions of everything you see.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Witte de Withstraat is brimming with life with its hip bars and eateries. You’ll also find art galleries and cultural centers like Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art.
In the Witte de Withstraat you can expect many great restaurants and bars.
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Witte de Withstraat
Witte de WithstraatThe Witte de Withstraat is brimming with life with its hip bars and eateries. You’ll also find art galleries and cultural centers like Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art.
In the Witte de Withstraat you can expect many great restaurants and bars.
De Witte Aap
78 Witte de WithstraatNice place to have a drink or coffee and meet the local crowd
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Pol Rotterdam
46-48 MeentNice place to have a drink or coffee and meet the local crowd
Live music if you like jazz, soul, funk or hiphop.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BIRD (podium, club, restaurant)
24 RaampoortstraatLive music if you like jazz, soul, funk or hiphop.
In Rotterdam known as NRC. You can go there for to eat but after that NRC turns in to a nightclub in the weekends.
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Nieuw Rotterdams Café
63 Witte de WithstraatIn Rotterdam known as NRC. You can go there for to eat but after that NRC turns in to a nightclub in the weekends.
Parks & Nature
The windmills of Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage have kept the watch against the water for centuries. Come enjoy a thrilling and inspiring day out, because in Kinderdijk, a unique adventure awaits, full of turning sails, the creaking of wooden machines, and real millers teaching you how to use the wind to save the land from the water! Tip: take the Waterbus from Rotterdam Center to Kinderdijk
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Kinderdijk
The windmills of Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage have kept the watch against the water for centuries. Come enjoy a thrilling and inspiring day out, because in Kinderdijk, a unique adventure awaits, full of turning sails, the creaking of wooden machines, and real millers teaching you how to use the wind to save the land from the water! Tip: take the Waterbus from Rotterdam Center to Kinderdijk
The largest park (and lake) in Rotterdam. Enjoy!
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Kralingse Bos
The largest park (and lake) in Rotterdam. Enjoy!
Nice to discover the lake by bike (you can cycle around the lake) or by boat
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Rottemeren
3 KooilaanNice to discover the lake by bike (you can cycle around the lake) or by boat
Arts & Culture
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 world-famous architect Rem Koolhaas designed the Kunsthal in 1988-1989 in conjunction with the project architect Fuminori Hoshino from the Rotterdam firm of architects OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture). The work immediately attracted wide international attention for such features as its innovative use of material, the position of the entrance, and the steep ramps. The Kunsthal was officially opened on 1 November 1992. The robust building houses seven exhibition spaces, a characteristic auditorium, and a café with an ambi
255 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 world-famous architect Rem Koolhaas designed the Kunsthal in 1988-1989 in conjunction with the project architect Fuminori Hoshino from the Rotterdam firm of architects OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture). The work immediately attracted wide international attention for such features as its innovative use of material, the position of the entrance, and the steep ramps. The Kunsthal was officially opened on 1 November 1992. The robust building houses seven exhibition spaces, a characteristic auditorium, and a café with an ambi
The natural history Museum, great for kids also!
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Museo de Historia Natural
345 WestzeedijkThe natural history Museum, great for kids also!
A visit to Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is a journey through the history of art. Dutch and European masterpieces provide a comprehensive survey of art from the early Middle Ages to the 21st century, from Bosch, Rembrandt and Van Gogh to Dalí and Dutch Design.
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Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
18 MuseumparkA visit to Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is a journey through the history of art. Dutch and European masterpieces provide a comprehensive survey of art from the early Middle Ages to the 21st century, from Bosch, Rembrandt and Van Gogh to Dalí and Dutch Design.
In the Maritime Museum Rotterdam, you can discover the enormous effect that shipping has on our daily lives. Go on a journey with us through the maritime past and present in modern exhibitions for adventurers large and small. Listen to the stories, admire the prize exhibits from our leading collection or join in some of the numerous activities. The museum is in one of the oldest and largest museum harbours of the Netherlands, where you can visit historic vessels and cranes and experience how the world's leading port of Rotterdam began at this spot.
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Museo Marítimo de Rotterdam
1 LeuvehavenIn the Maritime Museum Rotterdam, you can discover the enormous effect that shipping has on our daily lives. Go on a journey with us through the maritime past and present in modern exhibitions for adventurers large and small. Listen to the stories, admire the prize exhibits from our leading collection or join in some of the numerous activities. The museum is in one of the oldest and largest museum harbours of the Netherlands, where you can visit historic vessels and cranes and experience how the world's leading port of Rotterdam began at this spot.
Shopping
very Cherry
64A BoterslootReally nice shop with vintage style fashion!
de kleine kapitein
173 BoterslootNice store with a great selection of (wooden) toys and books for kids.
Little Italy
51-A LombardkadeFor all your Italian food!
Hofbogen B.V.
104 InsulindestraatFood , drinks, fashion and design in an old railway station