Experience comfortable hostel living in Rotterdam
Hostel CoolDocks Rotterdam combines a central city location with unique room options such as women-only and family rooms, offering a welcoming and comfortable stay for solo travelers and backpackers exploring Rotterdam.
Arrive anytime — enjoy our 24/7 check-in service
CoolDocks welcomes young travelers and backpackers to Rotterdam with comfortable hostel rooms and a vibrant, social atmosphere — ideal for solo travelers, backpackers, and families exploring the city.
Hostel in the heart of Rotterdam for young travelers
Easily book your room 24/7 — family rooms, women-only rooms, and pods available. Contact us for inquiries.
Connect with fellow travelers in a fun, energetic hostel atmosphere
Here you’ll find our upcoming events and activities — perfect for meeting new people and experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of Rotterdam
TwitchCon Europe
30-31 May
Location: Rotterdam
TwitchCon Europe returns to Rotterdam Ahoy on 30–31 May 2026: 48 hours of streamers, gaming, meet & greets, community meetups, panels, Artist Alley, Twitch Rivals, live shows, and full-on fandom energy. It’s the place to meet your online crew offline, discover new games, catch your favourite creators, and dive into the biggest streaming weekend in Europe. Just 30 minutes from the event, it’s the perfect stop before, after, or between all the TwitchCon action.
More info: click here
Rotte Dam Loop (Social Walk!)
Sunday 31 May
Location: Rotterdam
For this special 5th anniversay edition of the Rotte Dam Loop, the 10 km and 21 km routes start at Binnenrotte in the heart of Rotterdam and finish surrounded by nature at Outdoor Valley in Bergschenhoek, where a festive finish festival awaits. The free 1 km kids run and 5 km route both start and finish at Outdoor Valley. With no timekeeping and no pressure to perform, the Rotte Dam Loop is all about fun, connection, movement, and experiencing the journey from city to nature. Choose your distance, run or walk at your own pace, and enjoy the atmosphere together.
More info: click here
Harry Styles: TOGETHER, TOGETHER
26 May-5 Jun
Location: Amsterdam
Visit Harry Styles concert and head back to sleep at CoolDocks in just over an hour with public transportation and even less with taxi (sharing is caring!)
For dates and locations: click here
North Sea Jazz Festival Rotterdam
The 50th anniversary NN North Sea Jazz Festival 2026 will take place from Friday, July 10, to Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Rotterdam Ahoy in the Netherlands. The event will feature over 1,000 musicians across 15 stages, including headliners such as John Legend, The Roots, and Jon Batiste. Stay at CoolDocks and you are just 30 minutes away from the festival.
For line-up check: click here
(Past event) Marathon Rotterdam 2026
10-12 April
Location: Coolsingel WTC
On April 11 and 12, the city breathes running during the 45th edition of the NN Marathon Rotterdam. The NN Marathon Rotterdam is, partly due to the flat course, one of thefastest marathons in the world and one of the most visited marathons worldwide.
CoolDocks is very convenient located just <10 minutes walking from Coolsingel (day 1) and Schiedamsedijk (day 2).
