Hotels in Rotterdam: prices, timing and areas
Rotterdam is a modern port city famous for its bold architecture and the largest harbour in Europe. The Erasmus Bridge, the cube houses and the quays are best explored on foot or by bike, and room rates are usually lower here than in nearby Amsterdam. Guests most often look for a base around Rotterdam Centraal station, from where the metro and trams reach the whole city. This list has 185 properties, from a hostel bed to a five-star hotel by the Maas. Below is what really drives the price of a stay in Rotterdam: the month, the day of the week and the area.
When to book a stay in Rotterdam for less
Rotterdam is cheapest in winter. January is usually the bottom of the market, when tourist traffic eases after the holidays. May is the priciest, at the height of the spring season with festivals and long weekends. The arrival day matters too: Tuesday is the cheapest, Saturday the most expensive. Like most European cities, Rotterdam rewards booking ahead. The best rates show up about two to three months out, around 75 days before the date, so do not leave it to the last minute.
What a stay costs by property type
The price range in Rotterdam is moderate for a Western European city. The cheapest sleep is in hostels and one or two-star places; you pay the most for five stars in the centre. Below are indicative nightly rates.
| Property type | Indicative price per night (from) |
| Hostel bed or one-star place | from approx. EUR 62 |
| Two-star hotel | from approx. EUR 82 |
| Family room | from approx. EUR 153 |
| Three-star hotel | from approx. EUR 146 |
| Four-star hotel | from approx. EUR 174 |
| Five-star hotel | from approx. EUR 268 |
Indicative rates for a double room, outside the May peak. A family room can cost more than a standard three-star double, as it is a larger space for several guests. In Rotterdam the gap between a quiet January and May can be clear, so check the real price for your dates in the search above.
Where a stay is cheaper and where it costs more
The most booked area is Rotterdam Central around the main station, a convenient base with the metro and trams on hand, with an average rate of around EUR 182 per night. The cheapest sleep is in Museumkwartier, often about a third below the city average, despite being close to the museums. Delfshaven with its old harbour and the Noord district can be cheaper too. The centre stays higher. With the dense metro and tram network, a base further from the core is still convenient.
| Area | Indicative price per night (from) |
| Museumkwartier (cheapest) | from approx. EUR 73 |
| Rotterdam Central (most popular, average) | approx. EUR 182 |
Indicative rates for a double room. Delfshaven and Noord can be cheaper than the core, but the exact rate depends on your dates and the standard of the property.
Which stay in Rotterdam suits whom
- First time in Rotterdam. Around Rotterdam Centraal is the easiest base. From here the metro and tram reach the Erasmus Bridge, the Markthal and the cube houses in a few minutes.
- For families. Hotels with family rooms near the centre and the quays. Easy to mix sightseeing with a boat trip on the water and attractions for children.
- For couples. Intimate boutique hotels around Witte de Withstraat, where the evenings have the most restaurants and bars. A short walk from there along the Maas.
- With breakfast. Many hotels in the centre include breakfast in the rate, which helps you set off early to explore on foot or by bike. Handy with a tight day plan.
- Near the airport. Hotels around Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) suit an early flight or a layover, while Centraal station links the city to Amsterdam in about 40 minutes.
Example hotels in Rotterdam with prices
From a hostel bed to a hotel by the Maas, a few Rotterdam names with a from price. Just a starting point, as rates can climb noticeably in May and on Saturdays.
| Property | Category | Price per night (from) |
| CityHub Rotterdam | Capsule hostel | from approx. EUR 58 |
| Hotel Not Hotel Rotterdam | Budget hotel | from approx. EUR 60 |
| The Usual Rotterdam | Hostel and budget | from approx. EUR 63 |
| easyHotel Rotterdam City Centre | Budget hotel | from approx. EUR 64 |
| a&o Rotterdam City | Hostel and budget | from approx. EUR 67 |
| NH Atlanta Rotterdam | Mid-range hotel | from approx. EUR 69 |
| ibis Rotterdam City Centre | Mid-range hotel | from approx. EUR 80 |
| Art Hotel Rotterdam | Mid-range hotel | from approx. EUR 90 |
| nhow Rotterdam | Design hotel | from approx. EUR 105 |
| Hilton Rotterdam | Upscale hotel | from approx. EUR 148 |
From prices for a double room. In Rotterdam the same hotel can differ a lot between a Tuesday and a Saturday, so check your exact dates in the search.