Of course the fastfood multinationals have restaurants in Rotterdam and there are a number of shops / supermarkets where you can buy good quality sandwiches. Have a look at our suggestions:
Lunch / dinner Bram Ladage - Hoogstraat or Binnenwegplein (Lijnbaan shopping mall). Best fries in town and Sandwich Express. Wok to Go - Coolsingel (in front of ABN Amro Bank Building). Oriental food. Idol's - Coolsingel 103. Oriental Food. Soup Factory - Korte Lijnbaan. Soup and more. Hema - Beursplein Shopping mall. Downstairs a wide range of sandwiches, pizzas and drinks. Upstairs the restaurant. Good value for money. De Gouden Wok - Parkhaven 21. Oriental Food on a floating Chinese Restaurant. Opposite Euromast.
Restaurant Humphrey's (Otto Reuchlinweg 1004, Montevideo Tower) offers a 3 course menu for just over € 20.00 p/p.
Picknick tables are available at the Willemskade (near entrance of Spido harbourcruises). The steps at Boompjes give you a first class view of the harbour while enjoying your lunch (both subway Leuvehaven). Looking for a more quite area? Go 4 the Euromast Park and have a picknick under the trees.
Market One of the largest outdoor markets in The Netherlands is located right in the center of Rotterdam. Visiting the market will bring you closer to Rotterdam and her people than you can ever be. Experience the market!
Coin and stamp market Tuesday & Saturday Location: Grote Kerkplein (Laurens church)
Book, record and CD market Tuesday & Saturday Location: Wijde Kerksteeg (Laurens church)
The Rotterdam Welcome Card offers over € 200.00 discounts and benefits at a number of museums, day and evening attractions and restaurants. In the folder in which the card is presented, you will also find a city map and 3 free postcards. You can buy the Rotterdam Welcome Card for € 5.00 at your hotel, the VVV Tourist Office, the City Information Center and at the Rotterdam Airport information desk.
A free city map is also available at the above mentioned places and at attractions and museums. GO 4 Rotterdam city map download. (provided by Rotterdam Marketing).
Other low budget tips:
- Parking is free on SUNDAY in part of the Scheepvaartkwartier area (naviation Parklaan) including parking at Euromast. Note that this area can be closed off due to festivals or events. Always double check the sign on the ticketmachines for this free parking zone!
- Buy a combination ticket for several attractions and save money: For example: Euromast + Spido, Euromast + Pancake Boat, Euromast + Mini Golf, Euromast + Rotterdam Port Experience. You buy your combi-tickets at the named attractions.
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