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Oude Westen in Rotterdam

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.

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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  • Rotown / De Vegan SnackbarRotown / De Vegan SnackbarLive Music
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Oude Westen

  • The Giant Of Rotterdam in Oude Westen, Rotterdam

    The Giant Of Rotterdam

    Statue

    A statue of the second-tallest Dutchman in history.

    Map
  • Jivan's in Oude Westen, Rotterdam

    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 in Oude Westen, Rotterdam

    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 in Oude Westen, Rotterdam

    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 in Oude Westen, Rotterdam

    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 in Oude Westen, Rotterdam

    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 in Oude Westen, Rotterdam

    Kampong Express& Super Crepe Rotterdam

    4.6 · 1.0k
    Malaysian· €10–20
    Every day
    12 PM – 9 PM
  • Jordy's Bakery in Oude Westen, Rotterdam

    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 in Oude Westen, Rotterdam

    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 in Oude Westen, Rotterdam

    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 in Oude Westen, Rotterdam

    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 in Oude Westen, Rotterdam

    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 in Oude Westen, Rotterdam

    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 in Oude Westen, Rotterdam

    Morgan & Mees Rotterdam

    4.7 · 207
    Restaurant
  • Café Marseille in Oude Westen, Rotterdam

    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

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Map of Oude Westen with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1The Giant Of Rotterdam
  2. 2Jivan's
  3. 3Rotown / De Vegan Snackbar
  4. 4Koekela Rotterdam
  5. 5Bahlna Restaurant
  6. 6Kampong Express& Super Crepe Rotterdam
  7. 7Jordy's Bakery
  8. 8Lilith
  9. 9Takumi Ramen Kitchen
  10. 1030ml Nieuwe Binnenweg

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