Blijdorp Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Erasmus Bridge showing a bridge, night scenes and modern architecture

Erasmus Bridge

4.5/5(3 reviews)

This huge yet graceful bridge connects the north and south parts of Rotterdam and is one of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks.

Erasmus Bridge
Euromast which includes a park, landscape views and a lake or waterhole

Euromast

4/5(1 review)

The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.

Euromast
SS Rotterdam

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.

SS Rotterdam
Markthal Rotterdam

Markthal Rotterdam

4/5(4 reviews)

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.

Markthal Rotterdam
Kinderdijk showing a river or creek and a windmill

Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout

5/5(6 reviews)

See the largest collection of authentic windmills in the Netherlands as you cycle or hike through this picturesque World Heritage site.

Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum showing art and interior views

Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum

4/5(1 review)

Admire one of the finest collections of artwork in Europe, which features Dutch Old Masters as well as abstract and contemporary pieces.

Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum

Activities

Delft

Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam

AU$169
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
Gouda: Gouda Cheese Experience Entry Ticket

Gouda: Gouda Cheese Experience Entry Ticket

AU$28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gouda: Gouda Cheese Experience Entry Ticket
Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide

Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide

AU$29
per adult
Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide
The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour

The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour (Max. 8 People)

AU$244
per adult
The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour (Max. 8 People)
We had a nice walk in the park. In the back you can see the Euromast.

Rotterdam in half a day: All-inclusive, Authentic private Tour of Rotterdam

AU$208
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotterdam in half a day: All-inclusive, Authentic private Tour of Rotterdam
Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise

Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise

AU$46
per adult
Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise
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Our pick of the best Blijdorp Hotel Deals

Art Hotel Rotterdam
Art Hotel Rotterdam
4 out of 5
Mijnsherenlaan 9, Rotterdam
The price is AU$126 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$126
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (773 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with spacious rooms near metro station."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Art Hotel Rotterdam
The Usual Rotterdam
The Usual Rotterdam
4 out of 5
Westblaak 10, Rotterdam
The price is AU$114 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$114
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ahoy Rotterdam and Witte de Withstraat ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (173 reviews)
"It was just a cool place to stay"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

The Usual Rotterdam
The James Hotel Rotterdam
The James Hotel Rotterdam
3.5 out of 5
Aert van Nesstraat 25, Rotterdam
The price is AU$109 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$109
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay friendly staff!!"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

The James Hotel Rotterdam
Carlton Beach
Carlton Beach
4.5 out of 5
Gevers Deynootweg 201, Scheveningen, The Hague
The price is AU$253 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$253
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in The Hague. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"The hotel has been recently modernised which is great but unfortunately the hotel has lost some of it's charm as a result. The money could have been better spent on improving the lifts and the general hotel shared spaces"

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Carlton Beach
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
4.5 out of 5
Westersingel 70, Rotterdam
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$229 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$229
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We stayed here two nights before a cruise. The room was clean and comfortable, checkin was amazingly simple, they have a great bar in the lobby, and the included breakfast was a great spread! Many food options are in walking distance as well as great sights."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Urban Hotel The Golden Stork
Urban Hotel The Golden Stork
3 out of 5
7 Volmerlaan, Rijswijk, ZH
The price is AU$98 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$98
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rijswijk. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (186 reviews)
"Friendly staff, enough space for parking and good price, had a nice dinner at the hotel's restaurant"

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Urban Hotel The Golden Stork
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Other neighbourhoods around Blijdorp

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Noord

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Noord. You might consider stopping by Blijdorp Zoo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Noord
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Chinatown

While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like De Doelen and Holland Casino Rotterdam.

Chinatown
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Oude Westen

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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 Rotterdam City Theatre and De Doelen.

Oude Westen
Rotterdam featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

Cool

While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Rotterdam City Theatre and Witte de Withstraat.

Cool
Euromast featuring landscape views, a lake or waterhole and a park

Centrum

Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Rotterdam City Theatre and Witte de Withstraat while in the area.

Centrum
Maritime Museum showing a square or plaza and outdoor art

Stadsdriehoek

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Stadsdriehoek, Markthal Rotterdam and Kijk-Kubus are top sights worth seeing.

Stadsdriehoek

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