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Markthal
4.5
#10 of 218 things to do in Rotterdam
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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The Markthal (English: Market Hall) is a residential and office building with a market hall, located in Rotterdam. The building was opened on October 1, 2014, by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. Besides the large market hall, the complex houses 228 apartments, 4600 m2 retail space, 1600 m2 horeca and an underground 4-storey parking garage with a capacity of 1200+ cars. The Markthal was designed by architectural firm MVRDV. The grey nature stone building has an archwise structure like a horseshoe. The building has a glass facade on both sides, these are made up of smaller glass windows. The smaller windows are mostly squared and around 1485 millimeters wide. All of these are hung around a structure of steel cables, 34 metres high and 42 metres wide, which makes it the largest glass-window cable structure in Europe. Each facade has 26 vertical and 22 horizontal cables. The inside of the building is an 11.000 m2 artwork by Arno & Iris Coenen, named Hoorn des Overvloeds (Horn of Plenty).
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Neighborhood: Stadsdriehoek
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  • Blaak • 2 min walk
  • Beurs • 6 min walk
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  • MªTeresa | uaineturas
    Lisbon, Portugal251 contributions
    Architecture find
    The building has very interesting architecture and it's right in the middle of the city. It's a cool place to have any kind of meal, a coffee or to buy a souvenir. If you are having a meal you can find different types of cuisine so do your research so you find the perfect restaurant. You can also take away you have a space to eat outside like a picnic.
    Visited May 2022
    Written December 29, 2022
  • Geerten
    Rotterdam, The Netherlands144 contributions
    Noice
    Nice to see, but not a new.world wonder. Many ok and not so ok restaurants under a giant fresco of vegetables and fruit. Very busy especially in weekends. Next to this a few fish shops and supermarkets. 21 pinchos and the indian restaurants are noteworthy
    Visited February 2022
    Traveled solo
    Written January 6, 2023
  • tripruth
    45 contributions
    Visit when you are hungry and gain a few pounds!
    An incredible building - just look up the ceiling is WOW! All the food you could ever fancy eating from all around the world or just a feast for the eyes as you wander around and look at all the stalls have to offer. Busy and buzzy feel to the place but not frenetic or overwhelmiong. Didn't feel like it was a tourist rip off place either as some big city food markets can be (I see you Barcelona!) but somewhere that locals went to eat out too.
    Visited February 2023
    Written February 27, 2023
  • Laura H
    7 contributions
    Meh
    Very commercial and a bit soulless. Impressive building, but the food stalls had nothing on the likes of Barcelona or London food markets. Bit disappointed to see a TGI Fridays. Hey, maybe I’m just being a snob.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 6, 2023
  • deb
    Epen, The Netherlands2 contributions
    Melange of food stalls
    The market hall provides so many options for snacks, drinks, lunches & early dinner. Asian, Mediterranean & European styles available. Some of the food stands have terraces on upper level which is nice to relax & see the ceiling art in an even better way.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written March 6, 2023
  • Christy
    London, United Kingdom280 contributions
    A must!
    This is such an interesting place, hosting an enormous multi-culturally diverse array of restaurants & vendors, some with roof top seating and all well priced. It's right next to the cube houses tp boot, what could be better?! Can highly recommend a visit here.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 7, 2023
  • Sinan Gungor
    Istanbul, Türkiye201 contributions
    Great visit
    I think visiting this place worth it. You can find the world cuisine in a nice atmosphere. But I’d personally rather to eat or drink outside of this place when the weather was 24 c and sunny. Other than that, it was a nice stop before visit cubic houses.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written May 23, 2023
  • Jiri N
    29 contributions
    A feeast for the senses
    Exploring the Markthal was like stepping into a paradise for food lovers! Great diversity of fresh products and flavours from around the world. The vibrant ceiling artwork also added to the overall appeal - what a building! Would go back any time!
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written May 29, 2023
  • Leonhkny
    Hong Kong, China14,187 contributions
    Most unimaginable market
    Markthal is the most unimaginable market ever. While it is common to find food market next to residential premises, having a lively market right below apartment blocks still sounds unreal. Once entering the building, the 3D animation at the ceiling can impress every visitor. There are full of distinctive eateries and stalls selling everything from cheese to Japanese ramen. It is in line with Rotterdam's image of modernity and creativity.
    Visited June 2023
    Written June 7, 2023
  • Tin_Manila
    Manila, Philippines375 contributions
    Iconic structure that's worth a visit for touristy and practical stuff
    Visited this place several times since our hotel was located near this. Love that it's just beside the Rotterdam Blaak station. We ate here, shopped at AH, took pictures inside and out. The square infront of it could really get crowded and messy during market days. The Markthal has a lot of food options but best to look for one with seating area. Or you can take away food and just eat outside in the square or park beside it.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 4, 2023
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Zoë B
Ashington, UK207 contributions
Unauthentic
Dec 2019
Markthal is a spectacular building to behold filled with overpriced artisan food outlets (many of which don't take card ) and the sides lined with big chain restaurants. Its more of a food court than a market hall, unlike the outside, huge open air market of local traders selling their wheres and home cooked delights.

Take your photos and then give it a swerve, spend your money outside / elsewhere.

Cash machines inside & pay to use toilets.
Written February 16, 2020
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Around the World in 80 Stays
London, UK28 contributions
An abundence of great food outlets
Aug 2023 • Friends
This is such a cool looking building from the outside, which is stuffed to the gills with food outlets on the inside. We decided on the ‘Saigon Caphe’ restaurant, mainly because you could eat in and there was plenty of space. There seemed to be few attentive waiters and so we opted to place our orders online instead. I went for the lunch special for €14.90 consisting of a (No.10) Lemongrass Chicken Curry with Rice (the best dish by far!) for my main dish and (No.22) Chicken Spring Rolls as a side. My wife had the (No.105) Grilled Chicken Salad Roll as a starter and the (No.124) Vietnamese Chicken Salad as her main dish. The total bill with drinks came to €38.60, which seemed reasonable. Although the food wasn’t particularly exciting it wasn’t too bad either in an otherwise bland uninspiring but relatively quiet environment compared to the hustle and bustle of the food court itself.

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Written November 6, 2023
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AyeReady1872
Carluke, UK1,617 contributions
Enjoyable
Dec 2019
Unusual building from the outside, but quite a treat inside. Being from the UK, we found it almost like an 'indoor' version of the German Markets we see near Xmas in the likes of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Plenty choices for eating and a number of stalls selling a variety of goods.
We had lunch in here two days out of the three days we were in Rotterdam. Would certainly go back here again, the next time we visit.
Written January 6, 2020
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travelbag3011
Birmingham, UK308 contributions
A must see in Rotterdam
Feb 2020 • Friends
Absolutely beautiful place, full of the best food from all over the world, gorgeous cheeses and little artisan shops. The rooftop bars are fabulous for people watching and the choice of food is amazing. Even the arched shaped architecture is awesome. Look up to the ceiling when you go in and you’ll be amazed some more with the beautifully painted ceiling. Definitely worth a visit when in Rotterdam.
Written February 12, 2020
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Alex Potes
Buenaventura, Colombia307 contributions
STUNNED
Sep 2019 • Family
If you stop here in this amazing city , you should go here. You can find all in all meaning about food , Even you will find fruits for all over the world.
I’ve been living in Europe for 3 years and half so far. I hadn’t eaten and found any place like that , I could find fruits from my country and some more that I hadn’t seen in all my life .
Apart from that the architecture and the way has been built this market is stunning, if you pay attention you will see flat on the top on it looking down right to the market. ✍🏾
Written April 16, 2020
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Marcin 7-17
Gdynia, Poland3,795 contributions
The color palette
Jan 2020 • Family
One of the most important attractions of Rotterdam. A wonderfully created marketplace under the roof with a great amount of colors, flavors and aromas. Plenty of original food and great restaurants. The color palette blows with charm. Large underground parking on site.
Written January 6, 2020
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LizabethPro
Ukraine213 contributions
Interesting place to visit
Sep 2019
Very beautiful place to visit. Inside there are many good cafes to eat in and shops where you can buy a lot of delicious food and souvenirs. All sellers are very friendly; Interior is very beautiful.
The location is very good - there's a subway and a tram nearby.
Written May 31, 2020
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EuroMark
86 contributions
Nice for a rainy day
Jan 2020 • Friends
If you go to Rotterdam or happen to be in Rotterdam, you should check out this place. Lots of stands where you can buy all kinds of "market" like things. Plenty of snacks, fingerfood even non food. Prices are not cheap, but I don't complain when it rains dogs and cats outside.
Written January 13, 2020
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Present Explorers
Cape Town Central, South Africa398 contributions
Original and fun space
Jan 2020
The architecture is beautiful and stylish and an interesting concept of a building housing people with a market below. We visited in the evenings when we wanted something light to eat. There are several options ranging from falafels, fish, burgers, pizzas, etc. Jamie Oliver's restaurant is attached on the outside and there is so, so much to choose from. We enjoyed delicious falafels there as well as freshly made poffertjies and ice-cream. There are several stalls with fresh nuts, dried fruit, sweets, etc. There is an Albert Heijn supermarket in the basement which opens till very late even after the markthal is closed. Definitely worth a visit.
Written February 21, 2020
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Christy
London, UK280 contributions
A must!
Mar 2023 • Couples
This is such an interesting place, hosting an enormous multi-culturally diverse array of restaurants & vendors, some with roof top seating and all well priced. It's right next to the cube houses tp boot, what could be better?! Can highly recommend a visit here.
Written April 7, 2023
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