A guide to Delfshaven, Rotterdam

A glimpse of historical Rotterdam: picture perfect harbour, traditional Dutch houses and a vibe straight out of a storybook. It's like stepping into a time machine, but with way better pubs! Come for some traditional dutch ‘stamppot’, beer tastings, traditional gin (jenever) or just enjoy walking around. Delfshaven is located at the westside of Rotterdam, at the end of Nieuwe Binnenweg. This vibrant multi-culti street connects this historical quarter to Rotterdam’s city centre. In other words, Delfshaven is the perfect start or ending of a day in Rotterdam.

Reasons to visit

Cute canals

Picturesque is not even enough to describe how authentic Delfshaven’s canals are. It’s the side of Rotterdam you won’t see in the city centre. It’s like stepping into a fairytale. From traditional dutch houses to boats and bridges— grab your bike and enjoy the vistas!

Dutch pubs

All that sightseeing gets you thirsty, ha?! No worries people, Delfshaven is full of pubs— from traditional picturesque places to the typical just dont-make-it-prettier-than-it-is pubs. Here, you’ll find mostly locals and can enjoy seeing different cultures peacefully living together. Curious? Have a look at our best bars in Delfshaven here. (P.S. this brewery is called De Pelgrim)

Quirky shops

When visiting Delfshaven, you simply can’t skip Nieuwe Binnenweg. This long street represents Rotterdam’s cultural diversity. It connects Delfshaven to the city centre and is literally the road to adventure. Here, you’ll find everything you can think of— from hair dressers to boutique shops, delicious street food and coffee bars.

Food spots

When we said Delfshaven represents Rotterdam’s cultural diversity, we meant it. In this neighbourhood, you can get anything— from traditional Dutch bitterballen or stamppot to asian and caribbean street food. Ah, not to forget the Italian coffee places and Greek pastry shops. Besides cultural diversity, it’s also destined for every pocket size. Because if you’re not into a quick bite but want a nice long dinner, we’ve got some serious Haute Cuisin for you too!

Floating farm

Plot twist! Swop the urban vibes for a glimpse of the Dutch countryside. Check out this (genuinely) floating farm for a one-of-a-kind adventure you won't want to miss. It's the best opportunity to taste our authentic dairy delights, from buttery sandwiches to classic Dutch "vla". Ah, and don't forget to wave at the cows!

Iconic heritage

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Delfshaven is located at the westside of Rotterdam, at the end of Nieuwe Binnenweg. This vibrant multi-culti street connects this historical quarter to Rotterdam’s city centre. In other words, Delfshaven is the perfect start or ending of a day in Rotterdam.

Boat rentals

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Delfshaven is located at the westside of Rotterdam, at the end of Nieuwe Binnenweg. This vibrant multi-culti street connects this historical quarter to Rotterdam’s city centre. In other words, Delfshaven is the perfect start or ending of a day in Rotterdam.

Best restaurants

When we said Delfshaven represents Rotterdam’s cultural diversity, we meant it. In this neighbourhood, you can get anything— from traditional Dutch bitterballen or stamppot to asian and caribbean street food. Ah, not to forget the Italian coffee places and Greek pastry shops. Besides cultural diversity, it’s also destined for every pocket size. Because if you’re not into a quick bite but want a nice long dinner, we’ve got some serious Haute Cuisin for you too!