Shopping in Rotterdam
Shops, markets, specialists
Fashion features in cool Witte de Withstraat, with hot lingerie at Marlies Dekkers. Dutch cheese, tulips and beers like those from De Man van Drank make good gifts. Breeze through historic Delfshaven, a storehouse for antiques and craft, and stroll around Schiedamsedijk Market's art, antiques and second-hand book stalls. Most shops are open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 6.30pm (until 9pm Friday). Some are open 12pm-5pm on Sunday.
Shops
Expand all1. De Bijenkorf - Classy department store
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The centrally located branch of the Netherlands' upmarket department store chain, De Bijenkorf, has five floors selling women's and men's fashions, cosmetics, household items, books, toys, CDs, DVDs, and more. Its bright continental restaurant, La Ruche, is worth visiting.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm (from 11am Mon & until 9pm Fri); Sun 12pm-6pm
Address
105, Coolsingel, Rotterdam 3012 AG
Telephone
0900 0919 (inside the Netherlands only)
2. Gimsel - Superior green supermarket
Show moreWith over 12,000 different products on its shelves, the large Gimsel supermarket takes 'bio' food and drink shopping beyond its cottage-industry roots. This is just one of the organic or alternative stores in the De Groene Passage 'green' shopping centre.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 8am-8pm (until 6pm Sat)
Address
9-33, Mariniersweg, De Groene Passage, Rotterdam 3011 NB
Telephone
+31 (0) 10 404 7342
Markets
Expand all3. Schiedamsedijk Market - Antiques and bric-a-brac
Show moreAmid mini-Manhattan modern architecture on Schiedamsedijk, which runs along the Leuvehaven harbour in the centre of town, market stalls are on a more human scale. Lovers of art, antiques, bric-a-brac and old books find much to admire at Schiedamsedijk Market.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
mid-May-mid-Sep Sun 11am-5pm
Address
Schiedamsedijk, Rotterdam 3011 EB
Transport
Leuvehaven metro
Specialists
Expand all4. De Man van Drank - Beers and real ales
Show moreDe Man van Drank's premises near Rotterdam's Cube Houses stock a vast selection of beers. They include all the main Dutch varieties and those from micro breweries, along with Belgian, German, English, American and seasonal, rare and real ales.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11am-6pm
Address
54a, Hoogstraat, Rotterdam 3011 PS
Telephone
+31 (0) 10 411 2879
5. Marlies Dekkers - Sexy designer lingerie
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Marlies Dekkers' Rotterdam branch stands out on trendy Witte de Withstraat street for its window displays of hot lingerie and beachwear from the Dutch designer's Undressed collection. The shop is located in a tastefully converted former bank building.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm (from 12pm Mon & until 9pm Fri); Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
2, Witte de Withstraat, Rotterdam 3012 BP
Telephone
+31 (0) 10 280 9184
6. Prague - Chic fashion boutique
Show morePrague trades intimacy for space to showcase men's and women's creations by a multitude of intriguing fashion designers. The list is headed by Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten and Haider Ackerman, and extends to little-known Japanese designers.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 10am-6pm (until 9pm Fri & 5pm Sat); Sun & Mon 1pm-5/6pm
Address
119b, Van Oldenbarneveltstraat, Rotterdam 3012 GS
Telephone
+31 (0) 10 213 1748
Transport
Eendrachtsplein metro
