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Rotterdam

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Dorm beds in Rotterdam, Netherlands range from $19 to $116/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 12 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Aug 23, Aug 30, Jul 5.

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Hostel prices in Rotterdam, Netherlands

A typical dorm night in Rotterdam runs about $31.

Across the upcoming months, August tends to be the cheapest month (from $19/night) and September the most expensive (from $21/night).

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Hostels we track in Rotterdam

Local knowledge for Rotterdam

Where to stay

Hostels cluster near Rotterdam Centraal and along Witte de Withstraat, which puts you within walking distance of the Markthal, the cube houses at Blaak, and the Erasmusbrug waterfront. Delfshaven, the preserved harbor district to the west, tends to run quieter and occasionally cheaper if you don't mind a short RET tram ride into the center.

Getting around

  • Load an OV-chipkaart with credit instead of buying single-use tickets. The RET metro and tram network covers the whole city, and tap-in/tap-out fares are meaningfully cheaper than one-off paper tickets.
  • The Markthal near Blaak is free to walk through and the food stalls make a solid cheap lunch. Go on a weekday to skip the weekend crowd and find more of the stalls actually running.
  • If you plan to visit more than two or three museums, buy a Museumkaart at the first one. It covers entry at the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen and most other Rotterdam museums, and the annual fee pays for itself quickly.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest from January through March. July and August fill up fast, and beds around the North Sea Jazz Festival in early July book out weeks ahead.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hostel in Rotterdam cost per night?

Dorm beds in Rotterdam currently range from $19 to $116/night based on the next 3 months of availability.

When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Rotterdam?

Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Rotterdam are August 23, August 30, July 5.

How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Rotterdam?

HostelHawk currently tracks 12 hostels in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Rotterdam?

Based on current availability, August has the lowest hostel prices in Rotterdam, with dorm beds from $19/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Rotterdam?

Hostels cluster near Rotterdam Centraal and along Witte de Withstraat, which puts you within walking distance of the Markthal, the cube houses at Blaak, and the Erasmusbrug waterfront. Delfshaven, the preserved harbor district to the west, tends to run quieter and occasionally cheaper if you don't mind a short RET tram ride into the center.

What is the best time of year to visit Rotterdam?

Hostels are cheapest from January through March. July and August fill up fast, and beds around the North Sea Jazz Festival in early July book out weeks ahead.