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 holiday in 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.
Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum
Admire one of the finest collections of artwork in Europe, which features Dutch Old Masters as well as abstract and contemporary pieces.
Markthal Rotterdam
During your visit to Rotterdam, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Markthal Rotterdam. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Gouda: Gouda Cheese Experience Entry Ticket
Gouda: Syrup Waffle Factory Ticket with a Waffle
Delft: Vermeer Centrum Delft Museum Entry Ticket
Delft: Canal House Museum 'Paul Tetar van Elven' Ticket
Rotterdam: Miniworld Rotterdam Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Blijdorp
The Usual Rotterdam
The room was clean, and the amenities were great. The team members could be a little more approachable and friendly.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
An excellent room and with very pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Art Hotel Rotterdam
Breakfast was charged at €20 per adult....and when eating in the hotel at night you were charged a percentage of the bill for using your card when i questioned the extra charge was told it was a card charge no other place charged me for using card
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Shanghai Hotel Holland
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Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
citizenM Rotterdam
Friendly staff! Comfortable bed! Fancy room lighting!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Riva Hotel The Hague
The room was nice and clean, and affordable. Hotel is somewhat off the beaten path but right next to the bus station. A 24hr casino selling booze all night=BONUS !!!!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Blijdorp
Noord
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Noord. You might consider stopping by Blijdorp Zoo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Provenierswijk
Provenierswijk might not have many top sights, but Holland Casino Rotterdam and De Doelen are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Middelland
Though Middelland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum and De Doelen.
Chinatown
While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like De Doelen and Holland Casino Rotterdam.
Oude Westen
While Oude Westen may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like De Doelen and Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum.
Cool
While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Witte de Withstraat and De Doelen.
