Rotterdam

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About Rotterdam

Rotterdam

Often passed over by visitors rushing to Amsterdam, Rotterdam has a unique character based on multiculturalism and a love of modern architecture. Packed with world-class museums, artisanal market halls and top-notch restaurants, it’s a hotbed of progressive European culture. The docklands have become a playground for some of the globe’s most go-getting architects, while the canals are lined with gabled houses that will take you back in time.

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Hotels

As you would expect from such a modern city, Rotterdam isn't short on accomodation options.

Opt for cheap-as-chips hostels, such as the Stayokay Rotterdam (

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Shopping

Rotterdam's food market (

Elsewhere, this truly modern city offers a range of retail therapy options, from vintage-inspired Very Cherry (

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first car-free, pedentrianised shopping arcade in the world.

Food & Drinks

In recent years, Rotterdam's dining scene has flourished, and you're sure to find something you love here with such a variety of restaurants, markets, cafes and bars.

The trendy Pannekoekstraat is home to Tante Nel, which offers hungry patrons hand cut fries and a menu of 13 different gins, while Bazar (

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serves mouthwatering Middle Eastern dishes.

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Quail jelly, Anjou pigeon with cherry sorbet and truffle macaroni with gold leaf.

Events

North Sea Jazz Festival

July

Jazz fans will be delighted by Rotterdam's highly-respected North Sea Jazz Festival, where around a thousand musicians perform over three days - and many acts play at unofficial jams outside of the festival as well.

Wereldhavendagen

September

In celebration of September's World Port Days, visitors and locals alike are invited to take part in tours of normally off-limit areas, and visit nautical displays. Meanwhile, for one night only, the Night of the Cape invites revellers to dress up in sailor and pirate costumes for a crazy night of partying in Katendrecht.