Visit Oude Westen
Popular places to visit
Erasmus Bridge
This huge yet graceful bridge connects the north and south parts of Rotterdam and is one of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks.
Euromast
The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.
SS Rotterdam
You can browse the exhibits at SS Rotterdam, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Rotterdam. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
See the largest collection of authentic windmills in the Netherlands as you cycle or hike through this picturesque World Heritage site.
Markthal Rotterdam
During your visit to Rotterdam, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Markthal Rotterdam. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Maritime Museum
As one of the largest and oldest port cities in Europe, it’s fitting that Rotterdam boasts one of the continent’s most impressive nautical museums.
Things to do
Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: Architectural Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Oude Westen
Supernova Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Rotterdam
Fabulous place to stay. Clean spacious two room plus bathroom. Enough space to work, relax and sleep. Small kitchen with stove top, microwave and dishwasher and fridge. Perfect for a week’s stay. Opposite Centraal so close to everything. Couldn’t ask for more.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Usual Rotterdam
Good area
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Art Hotel Rotterdam
Nice
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
This hotel is perfectly located; it's walking distance to everything - dining, shopping, museums, plus the Metro and Tram stops are just outside the hotel. We booked a Tower Executive room and it was large, comfortable, clean, plenty of storage space, with an amazing view and ample bathroom; the ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Haven Hotel Rotterdam, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great, upgraded for a few quid more
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oude Westen
Chinatown
While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like De Doelen and Holland Casino Rotterdam.
Centrum
Centrum is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat while in the area.
Middelland
Though Middelland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum and De Doelen.
Cool
While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Lijnbaan and Witte de Withstraat.
Scheepvaartkwartier
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Scheepvaartkwartier. You might want to make time for a stop at Euromast or Erasmus Bridge.
Stadsdriehoek
If you're spending some time in Stadsdriehoek, Markthal Rotterdam and Kijk-Kubus are top sights worth seeing.
