Practical information for Rotterdam
On this page you find all sorts of useful information for your city trip to Rotterdam. Information that helps you easily find tourist points, train stations and convenient places to park your car.
Tourist information points in Rotterdam
VVV Centraal Station
This information point is located in the central hall. The VVV office staff will be happy to help you discover the city with advice and useful tips.
VVV Coolsingel
For information about the city of Rotterdam you have come to the right place. Get your leaflets, maps and city walks.
Public transport in city center
NS Station Rotterdam Blaak
This train station is located on the east side of the city centre. Take the exit towards the beautiful Markhal and walk further to the city centre.
NS Station Rotterdam Centraal
This unique train station is located on the north side of the city centre. Take the main entrance and walk to the city centre in over 10 minutes.
Parking in and around the center
The overview below shows a number of suggested parking places in and around the center of Rotterdam. An extensive list of parking options and prices can be found at: centrumparkeren and prettigparkeren.
P+R Noorderhelling
The large unguarded terrain can be reached quickly from the A16 highway and is located at the Feijenoord stadium. Parking is free and the tram stops nearby.
Stadsgarage Nieuwe Binnenweg
Cheap car park, located on the west side, close to the historic Delfshaven. From this location, the city centre can be reached quickly by metro.
Parkeergarage Schouwburgplein
Spacious municipal car park right in the center, close to concert hall De Doelen, the Rotterdamse Schouwburg and cinema Pathé.
Parkeergarage Katshoek
From this location, located on the north-east side, it is about 15 minutes walk to the centre. The parking rates here are quite cheap.
Parkeerterrein Entrepothaven
At this location located on the Kop van Zuid the parking rates are favourable. The centre is easily accessible via the Erasmusbrug.
Opening hours shopping
The overview below contains the usual opening hours for shops in the city center of Rotterdam.
| Monday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 21:00 - shopping evening |
| Saterday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 17:30 |
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