Rotterdam gives you plenty to look at, from the cube houses to the skyline across the Maas. But leave time for the smaller discoveries too: a bookshop you hadn’t planned to visit, coffee in a quiet side street or a gallery that keeps you longer than expected. Our boutique hotel collection gives you a base for getting to know the city over a few days.

Browse the shops around the Oude Noorden, explore the museums or cross the Erasmus Bridge for a closer look at the waterfront. In the evening, head to Katendrecht for dinner or find a bar around Witte de Withstraat. A walk beside the river makes a lovely way to finish, with the city lights reflected in the water.