The Best Hotels The Netherlands
Rotterdam
Modern Architecture, Erasmus Bridge, Harbour, Delft Blue
Rotterdam is known for its important international port. The center of Rotterdam was almost completely destroyed during the bombing of the Second World War.
Nowadays, this dynamic city has spectacular innovative architecture, such as the Cube Houses, built in the shape of a tilted cube on a pole. and the Erasmus Bridge, a combined cable-stayed and bascule bridge and because of its shape nicknamed the Swan.
The Market Hall is built under a massive arch and decorated with 3d food photographs you’ll find here all kinds of Dutch (stroopwafels, cheese) and foreign delicacies.
Museums worth a visit are the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum and the Kunsthal.
You can shop around the Coolsingel and for drinks head to the terrace of Hotel New York (built at the beginning of the last century as the office of the Holland America line).
With a 'Splash Tour' you drive through the city in a bright amphibious bus and at the end the bus dives into the water and you'll sail further along the skyline of Rotterdam.
Delfshaven, is one of the few parts of the city that survived the war and with an old harbor (from 1389), canals and a famous grain mill, certainly worth exploring.
The Hague is 30 minutes by train from Rotterdam.
Delft
Only 15 Minutes by train from Rotterdam you’ll find Delft, with its old historic city center, known for its Delft Blue Pottery and birthplace of Johannes Vermeer.
The Mills of Kinderdijk
A beautiful sight are the nineteen old mills along the waterfront in Kinderdijk (UNESCO World Heritage). These mills were traditionally used to extract water from the polders. With a little wind, the blades swing almost to the ground.
It is 15 km by bike or 20 km by car from Rotterdam to Kinderdijk and the waterbus from Rotterdam will take you in 30 minutes to Kinderdijk, you can bring your bike on the boat.
Rotterdam - Places to Stay
Hotel Bazar - Rotterdam
Witte de Withstraat 16, 3012 BP Rotterdam
From 85 euros. Located right in the city center, a hotel with colorful rooms decorated in Middle Eastern atmospheres and on the third floor the theme is Africa. Some rooms have a balcony, with good breakfast and a popular restaurant with Mediterranean delights. There are bikes for rent
Supernova Hotel - Rotterdam
's-Gravendijkwal 68, 3014 EG Rotterdam
Comfortable modern hotel with many facilities, a 1,5 km walk to the city centre. From standard rooms with seating area to superior rooms with balcony or lofts with terrace and direct acces to the garden. With shared library lounge and a bar, restaurant and terrace.
Hostel ROOM - Rotterdam
Van Vollenhovenstraat 62, 3016 BK Rotterdam
From 25 euros ( 1 person dorm room). 17 Rooms styled in various Dutch or Rotterdam themes in this hostel in the center of Rotterdam, within walking distance of the Erasmus Bridge and the train station. Also with private double rooms with bathroom. The hostel offers various discounts on attractions and a walking tour with a guide.
Bed and Breakfast Rotterdam
Graaf Florisstraat 82B, 3021 CK Rotterdam
75 euros. Bed and breakfast in a quiet location in an old residential area in the west of Rotterdam, somewhat further from the center but close to the Central Station. Very enthusiastic reviews about the friendliness of the owners and the superb breakfast.
Hotel Van Walsum - Rotterdam
Mathenesserlaan 199-201, Centrum, 3014 HC Rotterdam
120 euros. Family hotel in a historic mansion with comfortable bright cosy rooms with private bathrooms and some with airconditioning. Also with three and four persons rooms. Within walking distance of the important sights of Rotterdam. With shared lounge, garden and terrace and private parking garage.
SS Rotterdam Hotel en Restaurants
Derde Katendrechtsehoofd 25, Feijenoord, 3072 AM Rotterdam
From 100 euros. Sleep on a ship that was built in the 1950’s and one of the largest ocean liners. The steam engines and the interior are still there. Many facilities on board, 2 restaurants, a bar and guided tours are given and of course fun for children. With a beautiful view over the Rotterdam Skyline. Different types of rooms, from standard doubles, family rooms to luxury suites, all decorated in the 50s style.
There is a free shuttle service from the Rijnhaven metro stop. You can also take a water taxi.
Hostel Ani & Haakien
Coolsestraat 47, 3014 LC Rotterdam
From 30 euros (for 1 person, including breakfast). In the center of Rotterdam, 600 meters from the train station. With shared kitchen and living room. With a garden and different types of dorm rooms and also with double rooms. At the reception you can arrange tours and rent bicycles.
Delft
Old historic city, known for its Delft Blue Pottery (More info Museum / Factory Royal Delft) and birthplace of Johannes Vermeer. In the New Church (central market square) you can find the tomb of William of Orange (1584) and various members of the Royal House.
The Beestenmarkt ( where cattle was traded) was traditionally the center of the city and is now a cozy square with cafes, terraces and restaurants.
Rotterdam - Delft - 15 minutes by train,
The Hague - Delft- 12 minutes by train or tram 1
Johannes Vermeer
Johannes Vermeer is best known for the paintings "Girl with a Pearl Earring” - original can be viewed in the Mauritshuis in The Hague - and “The Milkmaid” in the Rijksmuseum. Vermeer was born in 1632 in Delft in the house at the Voldersgracht 25.
Info Vermeer Museum
