Discover the best bike parking spots in Rotterdam, suitable for visitors, commuters, and shoppers. With useful information about what to do in the area.
1. Rotterdam Central Station — Stationsplein (underground parking)
- Why useful: Underground, accessible 24/7 via your OV-chipkaart.
- Nearby: Right at Rotterdam Central Station — convenient for train passengers and tram users.
2. Rotterdam Central Station — Stationssingel/Provenierszijde
- Why useful: Quieter than the main stop, free, also suitable for cargo bikes.
- Nearby: Right near the Provenierswijk — right behind the station, access to neighborhood cafes.
3. Rotterdam Central Station — Conradstraat (bus station)
- Why useful: Right next to bus and tram stops, always open.
- Nearby: Ideal if you drive to the bus stop towards the city center.
4. Blaak (Rotterdam Blaak station)
- Why useful: Supervised, open 24/7, free with pump and charging point.
- Nearby: Close to the Market Hall, Cube Houses and metro/tram connections.
5. De Koopgoot (Westewagenstraat, parking under the AIR building)
- Why useful: Covered, monitored during opening hours, equipped with an e-bike charging station.
- Nearby: Right in the middle of the shopping center, right on the Koopgoot and Hoogstraat.
6. Meent (outdoor storage & indoor garage)
- Why useful: Always open, monitored, with a charging point and bicycle pump.
- Nearby: Just a few metres from the Meent and the Binnenrotte market.
7. Coolsingel (near Beurs metro station)
- Why useful: Open 24/7, free of charge, with a charging point, pump and repair station.
- Nearby: Centrally located in the business district, next to the Beurs metro station.
8. Hoogstraat (Zijl parking)
- Why useful: Covered, with charging station and bicycle pump, supervised.
- Nearby: On the right side of the Hoogstraat — ideal when you go shopping or have a drink.
9. Lijnbaan
- Why useful: Supervised, with e-bike charging station, extended opening hours.
- Nearby: Right by the Lijnbaan — perfect for starting your shopping route.
10. Kralingse Zoom (P+R garage)
- Why useful: Large parking, e-bike charging station, good connection to the metro/tram.
- Nearby: Surrounding commuting area, transfer to Rotterdam Center or Kralingse Bos.
Why these locations excel
- Top locations: directly at public transport junctions, stations and shopping areas
- Always open or during extended hours: ideal for commuters and visitors
- Extra services: e-bike chargers, bike pump, repair stations and supervision
- Free parking: accessible to everyone at no cost