Rotterdam Travel Guide:
Awesome Hidden Gems by Real Locals

Everybody knows their way to the Cube Houses and the Market Hall, but where do Rotterdam locals go? Check our online travel guide & download our app for hidden local gems. No algorithms, no fake reviews, and away from the touristic traps. Try Spotted by Locals! It's like having a bunch of good local friends abroad advising you where to go!

Our Local Spotters in Rotterdam

Our handpicked locals live & love in Rotterdam and speak the local language.

  • Cinthya Uribe photo

    Cinthya

    My love affair with Rotterdam was unexpected. Now I see it as one of the best places to live...
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  • Davy Baas photo

    Davy

    I'm a perpetual student; I've made it my personal mission to discover Rotterdam as much as possible.
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  • Nour Nassar photo

    Nour

    I'm a student of international arts and culture. There's no getting bored in Rotterdam...
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  • Silvia Graham photo

    Silvia

    My motto: carpe diem! Rotterdam is authentic, beautiful, multicultural, vibrant, raw, innovative...
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  • Irina Bulat photo

    Irina

    I know all the nice events that someone coming to Rotterdam should not miss. I just love it!
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  • Gözde Eyce photo

    Gözde

    I’m a freelance illustrator & picture book maker based in the beautiful cozy city of Rotterdam.
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  • Floor Sonneveld photo

    Floor

    I find peace in long city walks with my dog and enjoy discovering places while wandering around.
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No tourist traps

  • HANDPICKED LOCALS who speak the local language
  • ONLY LOCAL FAVORITES No tourist highlights
  • ALWAYS UP-TO-DATE We check all tips regularly
  • FREE NEW TIPS REGULARLY New tips free "for life"

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  • 100% OFFLINE MAPS & TIPS No internet (data or wifi) needed
  • FIND SPOTS NEARBY and navigate there online
  • SAVE FAVORITES and show them on the map
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Spotted by Locals

What to do in Rotterdam?

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Art & culture

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Bars

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Cinema

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Coffee & tea

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Music

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Relaxing

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Restaurants

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Shopping

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Snacks

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