Hulstkamp Gebouw Rotterdam

Hulstkamp Gebouw Rotterdam exterior with view over the Maas river

On the banks of the Maas River, the Hulstkamp Building is one of Rotterdam's most striking event venues. Built in 1888 as a factory and distillery, this national heritage monument has been a premier multifunctional event location since 1995 — remarkably surviving World War II intact. Set on the Noordereiland, it offers a dramatic waterfront backdrop within easy reach of Rotterdam's city centre.

The venue comprises five interconnected halls, each with its own character. The centrepiece is De Wintertuin, a former inner courtyard now covered by a glass roof and graced by an 18-metre ficus tree; two dramatic chandeliers and arched doorways link it to the flanking rooms. De Hef and De Zwaan are intimate modern lounges named after nearby Rotterdam bridges, each with a sleek white bar and generous lounge seating — ideal as breakout or reception spaces, or combined with the Wintertuin for a seamless flow. In the second wing, De Branderij and De Stokerij echo the building's industrial past with original brick, a contemporary timber floor and ornate mirrors; floor-to-ceiling curtains connect the two, allowing the space to scale from an intimate 80-person dinner to a 500-person reception. An internal balcony above the Stokerij adds a dramatic upper level for photographers or presenters.

The venue accommodates up to 1,500 guests for a standing reception across all halls, and configurations from 80 to 600 for seated dinners or presentations. All catering is handled in-house by Hutten, ensuring quality from a welcome drink to a full gala dinner. The combination of heritage architecture, riverside location and flexible modern facilities makes Hulstkamp Gebouw a standout choice for corporate parties, gala dinners, conferences, product launches and incentive group events.

Hulstkamp Gebouw Rotterdam historic event hall with chandeliers

Factsheet

Room / Space	Theatre	Classroom	Banquet (rounds)	Cabaret	Reception (standing)	Boardroom	U-shape	Area (m²)
Eduard Flipse Zaal	180	56	70	52	null	null	58	216
The Circle Talk	null	null	null	null	null	13	null	null
On Air	null	null	null	null	null	3	null	12
Monchy Zaal	72	30	50	40	72	60	26	91
Room 1.11	—	—	—	—	—	16	16	55
Room 1.12	—	—	—	—	—	16	16	55
De Leeuw Kamer	18	null	null	10	null	null	12	28
Keuris Kamer	12	null	null	6	null	null	6	23
Foyer 1.0	—	—	—	—	475	—	—	460
Foyer 1.6	—	—	—	—	50	—	—	null
Schat Kamer	18	null	null	10	null	null	12	28
Foyer 1.8	—	—	—	—	250	—	—	300
Willem Burger Zaal	700	null	null	null	null	null	null	710
Room 2.1	100	36	—	48	—	34	32	105
Hudig Zaal	60	24	30	24	60	39	20	80
Schadee Zaal	60	24	40	24	60	39	20	90
Room 2.2	100	36	—	48	—	34	32	95
Room 2.3	100	36	—	48	—	34	32	95
Van Beuningen Zaal	63	24	60	32	63	40	22	115
Van der Vorm Zaal	33	16	25	20	null	20	12	70
Room 2.1 + 2.2	200	72	—	96	—	52	40	200
Plate Zaal	40	16	30	20	null	20	14	60
Room 2.2 + 2.3	195	72	—	96	—	52	40	195
Room 2.1 + 2.2 + 2.3	300	106	—	144	—	80	60	300
Van Rijckevorsel Zaal	40	16	30	20	null	20	14	60
Room 2.4	42	16	—	28	—	24	20	60
Ruys Zaal	40	24	40	24	null	20	16	100
Mees Zaal	56	20	null	20	null	30	14	90
Room 2.5	124	30	—	40	—	32	28	124
Van Weelde Zaal	210	100	120	84	210	120	48	300
Room 2.6	—	—	—	—	—	12	—	39
Room 2.7	—	—	—	—	—	14	—	45
Zeelenberg Zaal	77	28	null	36	null	50	24	98
Room 2.8	—	—	—	—	—	10	—	25
Willem Burger Foyer	null	null	280	null	400	null	null	540
Room 2.9	—	—	—	—	—	14	—	35
Willem Burger Hal	null	null	350	null	500	null	null	680
Room 2.10	—	—	—	—	—	11	—	33
Foyer 2.0	—	—	—	—	340	—	—	300
Foyer 2.7	—	—	—	—	50	—	—	null