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.
Markthal Rotterdam
During your visit to Rotterdam, you can do some window-shopping at Markthal Rotterdam. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor 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
Delft: Vermeer Centrum Delft Museum Entry Ticket
Eindhoven: Train Transfer Eindhoven from/to Rotterdam
Utrecht: Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Rotterdam
Oude Westen Hotel Deals
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Rotterdam
The Hotel itself was in a great location, very close to Rotterdam train station, trams and busroutes. The room was fantastic, roomy and clean, plus we had a great view. Staff were all very friendly and professional. It would be helpful if there were instructions in the laundry room for running the ...
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Hotel 171
Friendly staff, small clean room, excellent location
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025
The Usual Rotterdam
Room clean, tidy and comfortable. Staff helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Carlton Beach
Everything was great including the restaurant
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
citizenM Rotterdam
Good
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
I highly recommend this hotel… It was incredible for the hotel and location..
Reviewed on Dec 30, 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 Witte de Withstraat and De Doelen.
Scheepvaartkwartier
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Scheepvaartkwartier. You might want to make time for a stop at Euromast or Erasmus Bridge.
Agniesebuurt
While there might not be top attractions in Agniesebuurt, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Holland Casino Rotterdam and De Doelen.
