Utrecht Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Utrecht

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

Utrecht City Center

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

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

Utrecht City Center
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Zuidwest

4/5(14 area reviews)

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

Zuidwest
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Museumkwartier

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

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

Neude Janskerkhof en Domplein

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

Neude Janskerkhof en Domplein
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Overvecht

While Overvecht isn't home to many top sights, TivoliVredenburg and Utrecht City Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Overvecht
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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 4.253.562 ₫ per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
4.253.562 ₫
4.903.946 ₫ total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,212 reviews)
"Room was tiny but was a convenient location a short walk from the airport and train. Breakfast was solid and staff was friendly. My go to airport hotel for CDG :)"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Amstelvlietstraat 4, Amsterdam
The price is 2.645.011 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
2.645.011 ₫
3.213.689 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,636 reviews)
"Breakfast is wonderful"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport

Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport

3 out of 5
Schipholweg 181, Badhoevedorp
The price is 2.171.661 ₫ per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
2.171.661 ₫
2.503.616 ₫ total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Badhoevedorp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,429 reviews)
"Nice place, close to Bus stop going to Amsterdam center, there are no dining around the Hotel"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
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 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Utrecht. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Central Studios ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (201 reviews)
"Perfect business / academic accommodation in Utrecht - Wonderful staff and facilities. Only took me 2 days to work out the De Blend wasn’t referring to the convergence of 2 kanaals …. It was the DE Coffee!!!! 🙄"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

2L De Blend
Bob W Noord

Bob W Noord

2 out of 5
Papaverhof 71, Amsterdam, NH
Stay at this aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and housekeeping. Popular attractions Dam Square and Van Gogh Museum are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)
Très bel endroit
"Difficile à trouver sur Mapquest car nouvelle rue. Mais le personnel et WhatsApp sont très efficaces. Facile à communiquer et très serviable."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Bob W Noord
Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel

Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
285 Schipholweg, Badhoevedorp, NH
Stay at this 4-star 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (476 reviews)
"Great hotel. Unfortunately we were woke up twice due to security alarm in the middle of the night."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Corendon Apartments Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
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

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
37
5 - Excellent 70%
4 - Good
15
4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lots of work ongoing alkng the quays and the tower was completely unerr scaffolding but obviously work needs to be done but a great atmosphere, calmer than Amsterdam but still plenty dining and drinking options

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

most amazing city i have ever been to! love it and will come back very soon!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Utrecht is a beautiful city. Well worth a visit.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great mix of old and new easy to wander round alone Great shopping and with plenty of good places to eat

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Did a free walking tour and also De Haar castle which waz easily reached by no 9 bus

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We had visited Utrecht a couple of times before - there is plenty to see. We visited the cathedral and climbed up the Domtoren, and spent an enjoyable time following guided walks around the Nieuwegracht and Oudegracht and elsewhere.

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