CityHub Rotterdam is the best answer to a simple question: how do you sleep in the middle of an expensive city without spending much? The concept is a hybrid of hotel and hostel, with small private cabins or pods, a bed, a light and a bit of storage, plus shared spaces where guests can eat, work and meet people. It is aimed at travellers who spend their days out of the room and want a clean, safe and well-designed place to sleep, at a price that is often among the lowest in the centre. The central location puts the shops, the Markthal, the Oude Haven and the station within reach, so you can see most of Rotterdam without paying for a taxi or a long ride. Check the exact room types, bathroom arrangement and extras when you book.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the centre of Rotterdam, in the area between the station and the main shopping streets. The city’s compact core means the Markthal, the Cube Houses, the Oude Haven and the Laurenskerk are all within a reasonable walk, and trams, buses and the metro link the rest of the city. Rotterdam Centraal, with trains to Delft, The Hague, Amsterdam and beyond, is close. Check the walking time from the station with your luggage when you book.
Rooms
The idea behind a CityHub stay is compact, efficient accommodation. Rooms are typically small and well designed, with a comfortable bed, controllable lighting, free WiFi and storage for your bags, and the shared areas replace the space a regular hotel room would give you. Some room types are private and some are shared, so read the details for your booking carefully, and check whether bathrooms are inside the room or shared down the hall, and whether breakfast is included.
Who it suits
Solo travellers, backpackers and young couples, festival and event visitors who need a bed for a few nights, and day-trippers using Rotterdam as a base for the Netherlands. It is less suited to families who need a lot of space, to travellers who want a quiet room with a view, or to anyone who expects the services of a full-service hotel such as room service or a spa.
Good to know
Budget rates can rise sharply on weekends, event dates and during school holidays, so book early if your dates are fixed. The shared spaces are the social heart of the place, so if you value silence, bring earplugs and ask for a quieter room. Rotterdam is easy to move around without a car, and city-centre parking is expensive, so use public transport or a bike. Always read the cancellation terms before you pay.
Why stay here
- ✓Central Rotterdam location
- ✓Compact private rooms
- ✓Shared social spaces
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Close to Rotterdam Centraal
- ✓Tram, bus and metro nearby
- ✓Walk to the Markthal
- ✓Check room and bathroom type when you book
Good questions
What is CityHub Rotterdam like?+
It is a budget hotel with compact, well-designed rooms and shared social spaces. It suits travellers who spend their days out exploring.
Is CityHub Rotterdam central?+
Yes. It is in the city centre, within reach of the station, the Markthal and the Oude Haven. Check the walking time from the station when you book.
Are bathrooms private at CityHub Rotterdam?+
This depends on the room type, so read the room details before you book and check what is included.
