Here we are with the fourth edition of our Rotterdam hotspot guide! The city never stands still, and neither do we. Over the past year, we’ve been out exploring, photographing and gathering our favourite finds once again. The result is a new edition featuring 100 spots across Rotterdam that we believe truly deserve your attention.
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From Instagram to a printed city guide
HTSPT started in 2015 as an Instagram account dedicated to uncovering the best places in Rotterdam. What began as @htspt.co quickly grew into a full platform at htspt.co, where we’ve continued to document the city’s evolving hospitality scene.
In 2019, we took the leap from screen to print with our first physical city guide. The second Rotterdam edition followed in 2022, and in 2023 we expanded beyond our home base with the launch of our first Utrecht guide. A third Rotterdam edition came out in 2024 and now we’re proud to present number four.
What you’ll find inside
This edition brings together 100 carefully selected hotspots. From standout interiors to restaurants worth planning your week around, from your next go-to coffee spot to a memorable date night address, we’ve covered a wide range of places that shape Rotterdam today.
Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or you’ve lived here for years, the guide is designed to help you rediscover the city with fresh eyes.
Made together
This year’s book wouldn’t have been the same without great collaboration. Founder Kirsten Jordan led the project, with Tahnee de Haas joining for photography, Jazmarae Beebe contributing to writing and editing once again, and Ruden Nijsse – who has been part of HTSPT for many years – also playing a role in bringing this edition together.
Order this fourth edition of the HTSPT city guide
The fourth edition of our Rotterdam city guide is now available in our webshop. You can order your copy directly via htspt.co and have it delivered to your home.
Want to explore more first? You can also discover many of the featured hotspots on this platform and Instagram!
