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About Rotterdam

Netherlands' second largest city boasts a wealth of cultural venues and events, wonderful museums, great nightlife, and amazing energy.
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Rotterdam is currently going through a sort of renaissance, with some urban architecture projects, a nightlife, and many summer festivals celebrating the city's multicultural population and identity, such as the Caribbean-inspired "Summer Carnival", the Dance Parade, Rotterdam 666, the Metropolis pop festival and the World Port days. The self-image of the city is that of a no-nonsense workers' city. In that sense, there is a healthy competition with Amsterdam, which is often viewed as the cultural capital of the Netherlands.

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citizenM Rotterdam

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Located in the Oude Haven (Old Port) Rotterdam, this brand new citizenM Rotterdam is a stylish contemporary hotel, which is right at the city centre with many sights of the city. Free Wi-Fi is also available. Guests can enjoy the modern, trendy bedrooms which feature ambient lighting and With the room iPad, or the free citizenM app, all guests can control room lights, black-out blinds, curtains, temperature, as well as TV and radio channels. They can also stream from their own Netflix, Prime or Disney+ accounts (and many others), by connecting their phone, tablet or laptop to the TV via Chromecast (at no extra charge) The citizenM design hotel itself features a 24-hour reception and contemporary shared living areas furnished with Vitra chic furniture. Guests may also take advantage of the free iMac’s available to them as well as the complimentary printing service. The 24-hour canteenM offers a selection of sandwiches and warm dishes and the bar serves draught beer, champagne and cocktails. There is also a breakfast bar available, which serves coffee, tea and pastries. Purchase of breakfast includes free hot drinks from 6AM untill 11AM – from barista coffees to hot tea. The hot & cold breakfast buffet comes with unique local treats, familiar favourites, and healthy options for everyone — including vegans and vegetarians. Conveniently situated near major public transportation, it is right across the street from Blaak station, and only a 3-minute train ride from Rotterdam Centraal. Free high speed WiFi is available throughout the property. Read more...

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Looking for some interesting things to do in Rotterdam? Here are some recommended attractions and sights for you.

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Attractions in Rotterdam

  • Boijmans van Beuningen Museum, Rotterdam
  • Boompjes Avenue, Rotterdam
  • De Doelen, Rotterdam
  • Delfshaven, Rotterdam
  • Diergaarde Blijdorp Zoo, Rotterdam
  • Erasmus Bridge, Rotterdam
  • Ethnographic Museum, Rotterdam
  • Euromast, Rotterdam
  • City Center, Rotterdam
  • Sonneveld House, Rotterdam
  • Cube House, Rotterdam
  • Historical Museum of Rotterdam
  • Museum Park, Rotterdam
  • Maritime Museum Rotterdam
  • Old Harbor, Rotterdam

Rotterdam events and occasions

Rotterdam City voice guide

Voice guided walking tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace. You can start walking at any time and stop whenever and wherever you like, for as long as you like. For RoutePerfect customers with our partner VoiceMap's mobile app.

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Free with hotel reservation

Rotterdam running and walking tour: from the Swan to the Maritime Museum

Running Tour45min5km

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