I know this is considered a tourist trap but I am so glad I came over to check it out. We went to a…read morelot of places to try the food. We had coffee at the tea bar. We got a corn dog, a smash burger, stroopwaffle with Nutella, crispy tofu, chocolate truffles, chicken dumplings, chai tea, macchiato latte, cannoli, and ramen. Most of the employees are very kind. Some are a little prickly but that might be because I'm American and only speak English. Most of the things we bought were priced well. There were only a couple of things that were pricey. The whole Markthal is fun atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this place.

Stopped in here two different times during our visit. It was hard not to revisit, so many choices…read moreand everything looked so good! Anything you'd want to eat or drink was at your fingertips. Cookies, fish, Chinese, empanadas, etc. amazing! A few gift stores also made it easy to say yes, since the prices were comparable to what we'd been seeing. It was very warm inside, but they were having a heatwave. Maybe it's usually much more comfortable inside. My other peeve was to have to pay for the use of the toilet. You'd think that at least they would be cleaned and stocked, it was not. Overall, super neat place to stop in quickly or hangout. Located in a very central location of downtown.

The store is lovely and a lot of space with many designer stores inside. I went to the Louis…read morevuitton store and was assisted by Tesa. She was really patient and assisted me on my many visits

De Bijenkorf Rotterdam is one of the largest department stores in the city, located a short walk…read moreaway from Stadhuis, on Coolsingel, it is located in a very impressive building, opening in 1956. It is a high-end department store chain, with the same ownership as Selfridge and Co in the UK, the stores do appear to be very similar to what I'm used to with Selfridge and Co back home, especially in terms of the appearance of the exterior. The main difference for me is the absence of a Food Hall (This particular location does have a Cafe though). The upmarket prices and vibes remain in most areas of the store, I do find some of the store's clothing sections to have vibes most similar to a market, rather than an upmarket department store though. The staff are very friendly and offer good service, with good product knowledge to explain beauty and fragrance products in detail, with benefits when appropriate. It is over multiple levels, with a decent number of escalators/lifts, and toilet facilities. A large department store with good service and a good selection of products, certainly worth a browse when looking to shop or kill some time in Rotterdam. 4*

The store is very similar to the TJ Maxx in the USA, but it's called TK Maxx in Europe. They have…read morewomen's, men's, baby, accessories, travel, home section, and etc. I have been to this location a few times already to purchase stuff for the home. The prices here aren't terrible but I have seen many unique items (e.g. Apple products accessories such as iPhone cases). The store is pretty organized. The staffs are also friendly here.

Loved it! Just like TJ Maxx in America!! Even some of the same kinds of products! They even have…read morethe food section! Of course I always need all the glassware and they set theres up in a window where they catch the light beautifully making them appear all the more attractive. Bought some really cute pet stuff on my last visit.

Koopgoot is a sunken shopping passage right in the heart of Rotterdam, with a nice selection of…read moreshops. The shopping centre is also known as Beurstraverse, but De Koopgoot seems to have become a more informal name to reflect the centre due to its low-lying position. The design reminds me of the Liverpool One Shopping centre, closer to home, with the balcony overlooking the shops, it is mostly exposed to the elements, with limited cover in event of rain/snow, but still, the shopping area looks modern and rather attractive. The large Christmas tree adds some festive cheer, located by the Crocs Store. (December 2022) Urban Outfitters, Crocs, Dunkin, Esprit and H&M are some of the larger brands to have physical locations within Koopgoot. Fairly clean/modern, easy to find the stores you want to find, but do be aware that the steps can be very slippy, especially during the bad winter months, so you may wish to take the escalators, or just take extra care. I prefer the overall design in comparison to Alexandrium, which is a large indoor shopping centre, a short metro ride away, even if there aren't as many shops, but there are still some unique and cool brands here, so it is worth a visit for sure. 4*

I love HEMA. Anytime I come to The NL, I zero in on where the closest HEMA is because I know I can…read morefind what I need there. Sure, it's not the highest quality or the most expensive, but it's one stop shopping with a decent little cafe. Staff are usually willing and able to answer my questions in English too - always a bonus. If you are from the US, you can compare HEMA to Fred Meyer or Target (...maybe just a little nicer than Target).

HEMA is a favorite of mine. Very low prices for a dinner (2,50) or breakfast (1,-). Quality is…read moregood and there are always some nice seats available. And it is a good place to watch people.

Flashbacks of your childhood fantasy world emerge when you walk into this enormous bookshop. This…read moreis exactly the novel environment a child needs, to be introduced to future fictional friends. Mr frog, the big friendly giant, where the wild things are.. you cannot help but flick through your old time favourites in search of a present or something new. Take your time and linger in this airy space because there are over 5000 titles here, all stored in the wall to wall book shelves. De Kleine Kapitein is a family business with its roots in Groningen where captain senior opened a bookstore years ago. Captain junior opened the doors to a second shop in Rotterdam and moved to its current location a year ago. Besides the biggest collection of children's books they sell some great toys and furry friends. A charming cafe inside, definitely not fictional, provides refreshing drinks and seems perfect for book presentations or little get togethers. Bring your offspring here for an afternoon in wonderland and let your memories flow.