Things to Do in Oude Westen, Rotterdam Rotterdam's multicultural inner-west district, wedged between the central station and West-Kruiskade. Chinese, Surinamese, and Cape Verdean restaurants line the main street, while the Wijkpark and independent theaters soften a dense quarter whose prewar blocks survived beside the city's most futuristic center.
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The Giant Of Rotterdam Statue
A statue of the second-tallest Dutchman in history.
Jivan's ★ 4.9 · 1.4k Massage
A massage center in Rotterdam offering various massage services.
Every day 10 AM – 10 PM
Candy Xplosion - Rotterdam ★ 4.3 · 236 Chocolate Shop
Mon 1 PM – 10 PM
Tue 5 PM – 10 PM
Wed–Thu 1 PM – 10 PM
Fri 12 PM – 10 PM
Sat 12 PM – 10 PM
Sun 12 PM – 10 PM Where to eat & drink in Oude Westen
Rotown / De Vegan Snackbar ★ 4.4 · 2.0k Live Music
Rotown is a music venue and a bar-restaurant in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It is located close to the city centre, on the Nieuwe Binnenweg.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 12 PM – 12 AM
Fri 12 PM – 4 AM
Sat 12 PM – 4 AM
Sun 12 PM – 12 AM
Koekela Rotterdam ★ 4.6 · 2.5k Bakery· €1–10
Bright coffee shop specializing in housemade cakes, cookies, breakfast baked goods & pies.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat 8 AM – 1 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 5 PM
Bahlna Restaurant ★ 4.9 · 263 Ethiopian· €10–20
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 11 PM
Fri 10 AM – 1 AM
Sat 10 AM – 1 AM
Sun 10 AM – 10 PM
Kampong Express& Super Crepe Rotterdam ★ 4.6 · 1.0k Malaysian· €10–20
Every day 12 PM – 9 PM
Jordy's Bakery ★ 4.5 · 677 Bakery· €10–20
A bakery that offers traditionally prepared bread and pastries made with honest ingredients.
Mon–Thu 8 AM – 4 PM
Fri 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat 8 AM – 6 PM
Sun 8 AM – 6 PM
Lilith ★ 4.3 · 1.7k Coffee Shop· €10–20
Creative cafe fare, smoothies & coffee served in a cool, relaxed space with outdoor seating.
Mon–Wed 9 AM – 5 PM
Thu 9 AM – 1 AM
Fri 9 AM – 2 AM
Sat 9 AM – 2 AM
Sun 9 AM – 1 AM
Takumi Ramen Kitchen ★ 4.6 · 3.1k Ramen· €10–20
A Japanese kitchen serving ramen, which is considered the ultimate soul-food.
30ml Nieuwe Binnenweg ★ 4.6 · 324 Coffee Shop· €10–20
A specialty coffee shop that offers freshly roasted coffee from its own roastery.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5 PM
Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
Luus-Rotterdam ★ 4.9 · 144 Restaurant· €30–60
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 4 PM – 11 PM
Sat 4 PM – 11 PM
Sun 4 PM – 9 PM
Jack's Famous ★ 4.4 · 903 Restaurant· €10–20
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 1 AM
Fri 3 PM – 4 AM
Sat 12 PM – 4 AM
Sun 12 PM – 1 AM
Morgan & Mees Rotterdam ★ 4.7 · 207 Restaurant
Café Marseille ★ 4.4 · 767 French· €20–60
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 12 AM
Fri 12 PM – 1 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1 AM
Sun 12 PM – 12 AM Planning time in Oude Westen?
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1 The Giant Of Rotterdam 2 Jivan's 3 Rotown / De Vegan Snackbar 4 Koekela Rotterdam 5 Bahlna Restaurant 6 Kampong Express& Super Crepe Rotterdam 7 Jordy's Bakery 8 Lilith 9 Takumi Ramen Kitchen 10 30ml Nieuwe Binnenweg Ready to plan Oude Westen? Turn these Oude Westen picks into a day-by-day Rotterdam plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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