Business locations
Looking for business locations in Europe? Look no further. Rotterdam is a dynamic business hub with an impressive skyline and modern architecture. Its diverse economic environment is reflected in its 4 major business districts that cater to needs of different industries and companies. Strategically located within Western-Europe, Rotterdam offers highly competitive price-quality on real estate and a diverse offer of appealing business locations that are connected through a reliable and extensive public transportation system.
Four main business districts
Rotterdam boasts four main business districts, meeting the needs of different industries and companies. Each district has its own specific vibe and characteristics.
Rotterdam Central District (city centre)
Rotterdam Central District offers high quality and diverse office space, easy (international) access via high speed rail network, an excellent public transport system and two airports (Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport). This dictrict is home to many international corporates including the likes of Robeco, Allianz, Maersk, large clusters of SMEs, startups and scaleups and supporting infrastructure. The city centre offers a wide range of options; from high-rise corporate atmospheres to more classical and more flexible and dynamic workspaces.
Rotterdam Alexander
Northeastern part of Rotterdam, well connected to city centre and other Dutch cities. Home to one of the largest shopping centres in the country and to companies like Coca-Cola, Eneco and CGI. Great rail and other public transport connectivity and right on the A20 motorway with P+R facilities.
Rotterdam Brainpark
Situated in the Eastern part of the city, close to Erasmus University Rotterdam and Rotterdam School of Management, making this area a real talent hub. Nice combination of modern architecture and green spaces. Good public transport connectivity to the city centre and adjacent to major motorways.
Rivium, Capelle aan den IJssel
Business park, loacted between Rotterdam and neighbouring municipality of Capelle aan den IIssel. This park offers office buildings that accommodate various larger companies and corporate HQs. Professional and modern working environment, which will soon be extended with more houses and public services.
Port, industry and logistics districts
Besides these four major business districts, the greater Rotterdam region holds several port, industry and logistics districts, most of which are concentrated around a specific industry or business type. Please find below an alphabetically ordered list of these districts. The districts are marked on the graphical map to the left. For more information and for Google Maps location, click the districts.
Attractive and competitive office locations
Rotterdam offers diversity in office locations, ranging from prime real estate in the city’s central business district (vicinity of central station) to offices in conveniently located business parks. Rental prices range from €280 per m² (central business district) to as low as €99 per m² (periphery of Rotterdam).
Graphic (left): average rent price per M2 office space in Rotterdam, offset against other European cities. Source: Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, Savills, 2023
Flexibility and on demand scaling of your business
Flexible work spaces are in high demand around the world and Rotterdam is no exception. Whether you are looking for a formal setting or a more creative ambiance, the city boasts many business locations offering flexible terms for scaling your business. There are well over 25 co-working locations, within the city centre and at convenient locations in the periphery.
Co-working locations
City Centre
Rotterdam Alexander
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Rotterdam Brainpark
More information
Check Funda in business for an overview of an up-to-date offering of business locations in Rotterdam, including:
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