Hostels in ROTTERDAM, HOLLAND

City Rotterdam in Netherlands

Rotterdam is unarguably one of the most modern cities of The Netherlands. One can visit Rotterdam for its spectacular architecture, wild and long nightlife, interesting museums and various other forms of art and culture.

History:
Rotterdam was a small fishing port in the 14th century and its significance grew slowly and steadily. Rotterdam’s phase of remarkable growth and development started during the 19th century when its importance as a trading port grew by leaps and bounds. Today, it prides to be the second largest port in the world.     

Popular Places and Attractions:
Rotterdam offers various captivating sights and thrilling activities for the tourists. If you are one of those who finds visiting museums delightful then Rotterdam will surely allure you to the best. There are number of museums worth a watch in Rotterdam such as Maritime Museum, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Kunsthal, Museum De Dubbelde Palmboom etc that house rich and broad collections.

Rotterdam Zoo will particularly catch the interest of the kids especially the Oceanium, an enchanting world of water. Other tourist attractions at Rotterdam are Arboretum Trompenburg, a seven hectare park, Euromast Space Tower, Blijdorp Zoo, Erasmus Bridge, Laurens Kerk, etc.

Getting Around in Rotterdam:
One can hire taxis for getting around Rotterdam comfortably. But it can be an expensive proposition as compared to bus. Rotterdam also has a tramway and a metro system. People in Rotterdam speak manageable English making it easy for tourists to communicate and get around, the best guide is to have a  map and know where you want to go.

Places for Entertainment:
Hundreds of restaurants located throughout the city give tourists enormous choice to choose from. However, the major food points or eating out places are located at Mauritsweg and Lijnbaan. For cheap and exotic Indonesian Thai or Surinam style meals, the Westkruiskade is the best and the most popular street. Whether you are looking for Mexican, Italian or Ethiopian flavours, Rotterdam has the best of all. 

Shopping all day long at the famous streets of Rotterdam is an exciting pastime. You can shop at Linjbaan, Holland’s first pedestrian shopping street, The Centrum Market, the biggest market in Holland, Alexandrium I, II and III, Zuider Boulevard, Beustraverse Shopping Mall, Entrepot, Konmar, city’s largest supermarket, etc.

A multitude of Rotterdam establishments come alive at Rotterdam after nightfall for tourists who love eating, drinking and partying. One can try one’s luck at the Holland Casino Rotterdam if one is above the age of 18. While jazz cats can head to Dizzy’s for live music and electrifying atmosphere, piano lovers will find Crazy Pianos appealing.  Dancing and lounging is the perfect way the people of Rotterdam choose to celebrate life.

Accommodation Options:
Holidaymakers planning to travel to Rotterdam can book their stay at one of the many budget hotels in Rotterdam. Accommodation options are available in plenty which include budget lodging at youth hostels, Bed & Breakfast, Motels, Guesthouse, mid-range hotels, rental apartments and luxury hotels.

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