• Find cheap, centrally located hotels in Rotterdam.view on rotterdam with the river maas image by Dev from Fotolia.com
  
  Rotterdam's port is the largest in the European Union, and one of the largest in the world. The city itself was mostly destroyed in World War II, so it is not a city rich in historical sites, but there are still many things to do in Rotterdam. Whether going to Rotterdam on business, or visiting one of the many museums, the zoo or Delfshaven, where the Pilgrims left for the new world, you can find many cheap hotels to choose from.
  
  

Maritime Hotel Rotterdam

• Located near the waterfront, opposite the Erasmus bridge, the Maritime Hotel is well situated for taking harbor tours and water taxis as well as exploring the city's attractions. The hotel is easily accessible by tram from the central station, and has 280 beds, with rooms ranging from single to quadruple. Most rooms have bathrooms and all have TVs with the free in-house movie channel. Free Internet is provided. The bar and lounge has a snooker table, satellite TV and an extensive drink menu. The restaurant offers a free breakfast buffet, a lunch buffet and dinner. Prices start at $55.
  
  Maritime Hotel Rotterdam
  
  Willemskade 13,
  
  3016 DK Rotterdam, Netherlands
  
  011-31-010-411-9260
  
  zeemanshuis.nl
  
  

Hotel Turkuaz

• Centrally located, close to the harbor area and only an 8-minute walk to the central station, Hotel Turkuaz is in easy reach of everything Rotterdam has to offer. Choose from single, double or triple rooms. Simple but well lit, all rooms are non-smoking and offer a private bathroom, LCD TV, safe and WIFI. A free breakfast is offered from 6:00 to 9:30 a.m. during the week and 7:00 to 9:30 a.m. on weekends. There is 24-hour reception desk service. Prices start at $70.
  
  Hotel Turkuaz
  
  Henegouwerplein 56-58
  
  3021 PN Rotterdam, Netherlands
  
  011-31-010-4774800
  
  hotelturkuaz.nl
  
  

Grand Hotel Central

• If you are looking to do some shopping while in Rotterdam, The Grand Hotel Central is the hotel for you. In nearby "de Lijnbaan," Rotterdam's main shopping area and car-free zone, you are likely to find anything you are shopping for. The hotel is only a five-minute walk to the central station, providing easy access to rail transportation. The bright and modern single, double, twin and triple rooms have cable and pay TV, bathrooms and direct-dial phones. You might even be lucky enough to stay in the room Jimi Hendrix stayed in. The breakfast buffet is included in the room price. There is also a bar and restaurant, and the hotel has conference facilities that can host special events. Prices start at $88, but cheaper prices are available online.
  
  Grand Hotel Central
  
  Kruiskade 12
  
  3012 EH Rotterdam, Nederland
  
  11-31-010 4140744
  
  grandhotelcentral.nl