{"id":27070,"date":"2021-04-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/uncategorized-en-gb\/rotterdam"},"modified":"2022-05-10T15:19:58","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T15:19:58","slug":"rotterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/countries-en-gb\/netherlands-en-gb\/rotterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things To Do in Rotterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A gleaming metropolis brimming with glassy skyscrapers and sleek, contemporary architecture, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/travel\/rotterdam?utm_source=omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=city_guides&amp;utm_content=CG_Rotterdam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rotterdam<\/a> looks wholly unlike any other city in The Netherlands. The victim of German forces, who considered it a strategic allied port, the medieval city was almost entirely destroyed by aerial bombing, in 1940. In the aftermath of the Second World War, Rotterdammers chose to rebuild in a thoroughly modern fashion, with a new street plan and boldly experimental architecture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, that spirit of innovation continues, with a host of starchitects\u2014including Norman Foster and native son Rem Koolhaas\u2014contributing to Rotterdam\u2019s striking skyline. Along with its edgy architecture, the Netherlands\u2019 second-largest city also boasts a dynamic food scene that mixes local and international flavors, making it a great destination for a city break.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Rotterdam      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Rotterdam  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore this multicultural port city by taking a stroll along Witte de Withstraat and its surrounding streets. This trendy area is lined with affordable restaurants, cafes and takeaway stands serving cuisine from around the globe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to Bazar Rotterdam for excellent North African and Middle Eastern small plates that are ideal for sharing\u2014especially the Sofras for two which comes with a variety of warm and cold dishes and sauces including roasted vegetables, hummus and couscous. The colorful dining room features Oriental carpets, hanging lanterns and mosaic tiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2018_WWSupermercado2_IrisvandenBroek-1024x701.jpg\" alt=\"Supermercado is a trendy spot for Latin snacks. Credit: Iris van den Broek\/Rotterdam Tourism\" data-id=\"14247\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14247\" class=\"wp-image-14247\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Supermercado is a trendy spot for Latin snacks. Credit: Iris van den Broek\/Rotterdam Tourism<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2018_Markthal558A0103_IrisvandenBroek-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The futuristic Markthal was Holland\u2019s first indoor food market. Credit: Iris van den Broek\/Rotterdam Tourism\" data-id=\"14254\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2018_Markthal558A0103_IrisvandenBroek.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14254\" class=\"wp-image-14254\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The futuristic Markthal was Holland\u2019s first indoor food market. Credit: Iris van den Broek\/Rotterdam Tourism<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ter Marsch &amp; Co. is a burger mecca that prides itself on using top-quality, locally raised beef. Among exposed brick walls and industrial pendant lighting, sample creations like the Gojira, a mix of Dutch dry-aged ribeye and Japanese Wagyu topped with sweet-and-sour cucumbers, mini bok choy, bulgogi pulled pork, roasted pork belly and gochujang sauce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supermercado is a local favourite, thanks to its cool, street-food vibe and wallet-friendly menu. You\u2019ll find surprisingly authentic versions of Latin-American specialities, including tacos, nachos, Margaritas and Caipirinhas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2015_FFF-kade_Iris-van-den-Broek1Z9B7898_iris-van-den-broek-1024x705.jpg\" alt=\"At the tip of Wilhelminapier are newfangled skyscrapers, earning the area the nickname \u2018\u2018Manhattan on the Maas.\u201d Credit: Iris van den Broek Rotterdam Tourism\" data-id=\"14263\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2015_FFF-kade_Iris-van-den-Broek1Z9B7898_iris-van-den-broek.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14263\" class=\"wp-image-14263\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">At the tip of Wilhelminapier are newfangled skyscrapers, earning the area the nickname \u2018\u2018Manhattan on the Maas.\u201d Credit: Iris van den Broek Rotterdam Tourism<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Play&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everywhere you look in Rotterdam, there\u2019s eye-popping architecture. Perhaps the most famous is the Kubuswoningen, a jumble of interconnected, tilted, cube-shaped houses designed by Dutch architect Piet Blom in the 1980s. Set in Centrum, these bright-yellow structures still serve as residences, except for one perfectly preserved \u201cshow cube\u201d that is open to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2018_WW9_IrisvandenBroek-1024x609.jpg\" alt=\"Stroll along Witte de Withstraat, packed with eateries from around the globe. Credit: Iris van den Broek\/Rotterdam Tourism\" data-id=\"14269\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14269\" class=\"wp-image-14269\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Stroll along Witte de Withstraat, packed with eateries from around the globe. Credit: Iris van den Broek\/Rotterdam Tourism<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2017_Kubus_67A9204_IrisvandenBroek_iris-van-den-broek-1024x695.jpg\" alt=\"One of the city\u2019s most famous architectural wonders are the geometric Kubuswoningen. Credit: Iris van den Broek\/Rotterdam Tourism\" data-id=\"14276\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2017_Kubus_67A9204_IrisvandenBroek_iris-van-den-broek.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14276\" class=\"wp-image-14276\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">One of the city\u2019s most famous architectural wonders are the geometric Kubuswoningen. Credit: Iris van den Broek\/Rotterdam Tourism<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearby stands the towering, futuristic Markthal, the country\u2019s first indoor food market. Covering the soaring arched hall is Arno Coenen\u2019s \u201cHorn of Plenty,\u201d an 119,000-square-foot 3D print featuring a colorful assortment of produce, fish, flowers and butterflies. Beneath are dozens of market stalls stocking local products and crafts as well as an array of international eateries.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the old port district of Wilhelminapier, you\u2019ll find Sir Norman Foster\u2019s distinctive U-shaped World Port Center, the three boxy stacked, interconnecting towers that form Rem Koolhaas\u2019 De Rotterdam complex, and the Maastoren, the tallest building in Holland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a glimpse of what Rotterdam looked like before the arrival of all those shiny skyscrapers, head over to the charming peninsula of Katendrecht (also called De Kaap). This neighborhood of small-scale, red-brick buildings and warehouses\u2014once a no-man\u2019s land of rowdy sailors and prostitutes\u2014has morphed into one of the city\u2019s chicest areas. Shabby-chic cafes and buzzy bars line its leafy streets. Take a detour to Fenix Food Factory, a culinary market highlighting local products. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hotel New York<\/strong><br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sp.booking.com\/hotel\/nl\/new-york.en-gb.html?aid=1500264&amp;label=goeu_DE_Berlin_NL_Rotterdam_ow_1_0_1_id0_mag_com_en_EUR_Other_x_other_201028_376217_393361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York<\/a>, an ornate, turreted Art Deco marvel, is one of the few buildings spared during the 1940 Rotterdam Blitz. A maritime-themed lobby and restaurant replete with original artefacts offer a glimpse of its heralded past. Rooms offer views overlooking the harbour\u2014the best have been carved out of what were once boardrooms and feature rich wood-panelling, Art Deco lighting<br> and working fireplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2016_Iris-van-den-Broek_67A2859_iris-van-den-broek-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The Hotel New York sits in the former headquarters of the Holland America Line. Credit: Iris van den Broek\/Rotterdam Tourism\" data-id=\"14286\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14286\" class=\"wp-image-14286\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The Hotel New York sits in the former headquarters of the Holland America Line. Credit: Iris van den Broek\/Rotterdam Tourism<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hotelnewyorkbooking1.jpg\" alt=\"The boutique hotel is an Art Deco marvel. Credit: Booking.com\" data-id=\"14292\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hotelnewyorkbooking1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14292\" class=\"wp-image-14293\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The boutique hotel is an Art Deco marvel. Credit: Booking.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        Rotterdam      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to Rotterdam  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>hotel nhow Rotterdam<\/strong><br>Part of Rem Koolhaas\u2019 three-tower waterfront complex, the <a href=\"https:\/\/sp.booking.com\/hotel\/nl\/nhow-rotterdam.en-gb.html?aid=1500264&amp;label=goeu_DE_Berlin_NL_Rotterdam_ow_1_0_1_id0_mag_com_en_EUR_Other_x_other_201028_376217_393361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hotel nhow Rotterdam<\/a> offers 278 sleek rooms featuring wood floors, contemporary decor, and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city or the River Maas. Best are the Skyline rooms, which overlook the iconic Erasmusbrug bridge. Or save your pennies and take in the same fantastic vistas from the seventh-floor Gastrobar ELVY; its outdoor terrace is one of the best spots in the city to see the sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/nhowbooking2.jpg\" alt=\"The hotel nhow Rotterdam affords guests river views. Credit: Booking.com\" data-id=\"14300\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=14300\" class=\"wp-image-14301\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The hotel nhow Rotterdam affords guests river views. 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