Utrecht Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Utrecht featuring a house, a small town or village and a river or creek
Utrecht which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Utrecht showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Utrecht featuring cycling and a river or creek
Photo provided by Jurjen Drenth/Tourism Utrecht

Where to stay in Utrecht

Dom Church featuring interior views, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

Utrecht City Center

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Utrecht City Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tivoli and Utrecht City Theatre.

Utrecht City Center
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Zuidwest

5/5(2 area reviews)

Zuidwest is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Holland Casino Utrecht and Jaarbeurs.

Zuidwest
Dom Church which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and religious elements

Neude Janskerkhof en Domplein

While visiting Neude Janskerkhof en Domplein, you might make a stop by sights like Oudegracht and Neude.

Neude Janskerkhof en Domplein
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Museumkwartier

If you're spending some time in Museumkwartier, Tivoli and Oudegracht are top sights worth seeing.

Museumkwartier
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Lombok

Lombok is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Beatrix Theater and Jaarbeurs if you have time to explore the area.

Lombok
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Utrecht Science Park

Travellers like the museums in Utrecht Science Park, and Utrecht Botanical Gardens is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Utrecht Science Park
citizenM Schiphol Airport

citizenM Schiphol Airport

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2 Schiphol
The price is AU$176 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$176
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,338 reviews)
Excellent experience as always!

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Amstelvlietstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is AU$186 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$186
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,745 reviews)
This place was great. Decent price, nice room. Efficient check in and elevators. Close to the metro and can get anywhere quickly. I’ll stay here again.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5 Amsterdam
The price is AU$303 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$303
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,426 reviews)
Staff mostly fantastic. Any issues were sorted out swiftly. Room wasn’t cleaned for the entirety of our stay.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
2L De Blend

2L De Blend

3.5 out of 5
Vleutensevaart 100 Utrecht UT
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Utrecht. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Central Studios and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (211 reviews)
Great hotel. Was only there for a couple of days so didn’t use any of the self catering aspect of the facilities however these looked complete. I arrived a little later than expected around 2130 and then reception were very helpful. The room was very nice and comfortable with great views over the ...

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

2L De Blend
Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel

Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
285 Schipholweg Badhoevedorp NH
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Badhoevedorp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (526 reviews)
Visiting Amsterdam, this is the place to stay hands down! At the Corendon Apartments, we found the room to be very spacious, clean and well suited for our stay. I journeyed from Atlanta, and check in was a breeze. I felt safe with the key card entry access. The front desk was available 24/7. Uber ...

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
Numa Amsterdam Docklands

Numa Amsterdam Docklands

4 out of 5
65 Cruquiusweg Amsterdam NH
Stay at this aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (175 reviews)
Lovely spacious room in a stylish hotel building.

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Numa Amsterdam Docklands
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Utrecht

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

CraigM

Utrecht is the perfect alternative (and base in The Netherlands) to Amsterdam - which is so heavily run-over with tourists - you still get to enjoy the canals & get a feel for the local culture in a much more laid back city.

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