NIGEL THOMPSON

mirror.co.uk/travel Rotterdam’s youthful, fun outlook extends to accommodation, with plenty of boutique properties. I stayed at the Room Mate Bruno hotel; housed in a former tea warehouse. The uber-cool hotel has colourful rooms, river views and a lounge bar. HOTSPOTS Fenix Food Factory, and above it, the Erasmusbrug bridge ■ ■ ■ Rotterdam is happening right now, but wrap up Navigating the city is not only easy, but also good value. A three-day travel pass, for unlimited travel on all metro, tram and bus routes, is

€21 and comes with up to a 50% discount at 50 attractions including the Maritime museum. Buy one in advance online at the Rotterdam tourist board website or in person at the tourist information centres at Coolsingel and Centraal station.