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.
SS Rotterdam
You can browse the exhibits at SS Rotterdam, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Rotterdam. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Euromast
The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.
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.
Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum
Admire one of the finest collections of artwork in Europe, which features Dutch Old Masters as well as abstract and contemporary pieces.
Markthal Rotterdam
During your visit to Rotterdam, you can do some window-shopping at Markthal Rotterdam. While in this romantic area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide
Rotterdam: Miniworld Rotterdam Entry Ticket
Delft: Vermeer Centrum Delft Museum Entry Ticket
Oude Westen Hotel Deals
Supernova Hotel
Very cool hotel in a convenient part of the city…can walk to several different tram/bus stops to get around easily.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Rotterdam
Room was perfect, one of the nicest and cleanest rooms I’ve stayed in. Location was perfect, very close to the central station. Staff were exceptionally helpful and professional. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
The Usual Rotterdam
Nice rooms with everything you need.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
Very comfortable and clean, perfect for our short break. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the accommodation is located in the city centre so it is easy to explore the city, and there are lots of shops and eateries within a short walking distance. Would happily stay again!
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Art Hotel Rotterdam
The hotel was overall perfect — as always
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
citizenM Rotterdam
The staff were fantastic. Lovely room with a great view and in a brilliant location
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Oude Westen
Chinatown
While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like De Doelen and Holland Casino Rotterdam.
Centrum
Brimming with landmarks like Market Hall, Euromast, and Cube houses, this bustling borough offers a mix of modern and historic attractions. Easily accessible by metro, it's bordered by the Nieuwe Maas River, providing picturesque views.
Middelland
While Middelland might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do 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.
Oude Westen
- Scheveningen Beach
- Erasmus Bridge
- Scheveningen Pier
- Westfield Mall of the Netherlands
- Madurodam
- Euromast
- Biesbosch National Park
- Mauritshuis
- Erasmus MC
- Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
- Louwman Museum
- Peace Palace
- Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum
- Leiden University
- Markthal Rotterdam
- Binnenhof
- Hortus Botanicus
