In our humble opinion, Utrecht is the Netherlands’ most charming city. Anyone who disagrees has probably never been to this vibrant student town. With no less than a millennium of history, Utrecht is proud of its age-old traditions. Holland’s fourth largest city is the kind of town you can visit at any time of the year. If you’re a fan of UNESCO-protected architecture, then Utrecht’s churches and ancient sunken wharf cellars will be a real treat. Of course, visiting a city isn’t just about seeing all of the sights and with this guide in your hand you’ll be able to get to know the real Utrecht, which you can thoroughly explore in a few days. More intrepid travellers can take not of our Out of town section to find natural and architectural wonders just outside the city limits. And although Dutch politicians are grumbling about the economic collapse of the Western World and using this as an excuse to make even more budget cuts, especially to cultural life, you can rest assured that there are plenty of concerts, festivals and other special events scheduled in Utrecht this year. The writing staff at Utrecht In Your Pocket have also been busy creating new reviews of restaurants, cafés, clubs and shops for this spring edition. Completely revised and updated, you’ll find everything you need to know tucked inside the following 60 pages. Whatever your plans, you’re bound to have a fantastic time in Utrecht, a Dutch candidate city to become European Capital of Culture in 2018. The best of Utrecht and many other Dutch cities can be found online, in a free downloadable PDF, on your iPhone or in good old fashioned print. Emails with suggestions, comments and pictures are always welcome at utrecht@inyourpocket.com. Enjoy your stay in this ancient town that the Romans referred to as Castellum Traiectum.
Latest Utrecht Comments:
De Berekuil
We stayed at the camsite last year.It was the worst site I have EVER stayed at and should not have been open....Piet Snot
bizarre experience in the Utrecht Stripwinkel Piet Snot. Utrecht has three comic shops. Except Piet Snot are these the Strip en Lectuurshop and Blunder....Lapjesmarkt
This is a must visit market whenever we go to Holland. The choice of fabric is amazing the prices are fantastic and the stall holders are all so helpful....Hostel Strowis
I will never recommznd this hostellocation perfectthe staff was rude and incorrecti paid for one night with breakfast on a big dorm 26....Hotel Oorsprongpark
I come here every year for conferences. Good Hotel Very Low Prices and they do have a communal space with free coffee, tea and newspapers....De Admiraal
a friendly clean hotel, will come back!...Stone Hotel & Hostel
This is the worst place to stay.. There is no proper internet connection and they charge extremely high rates for small rooms....Beurshotel
good breakfast near the fair good locationfriendly people...Rachmaninoff
This shop is BULLSHIT..they sold us a lamp which doesnt work..we ordered a lamp for Eur 250 and after waiting 2 months we got a lamp that doesnt work....Vlaamsch Broodhuys
The best place to take breakfast. Good bread. I shared the breakfast with a friend, cause it was huge....Hotel Oorsprongpark
I went last year to this hotel: good, clean and cheap. Will come back!...Beurshotel
Great simple hotel, will recommend to everybody,nice staff. Good location for the Jaarbeurs....Cafe Kalff
Also for non-gays a great place to go. Nice atmosphere great vibes....B&B Utrecht
hy in our pocket dit zijn oude foto s onze website is vernieuwd en ook nieuw prijs19.50 inclusief ontbijt lunch avondeten we supply you cook gratis koffie en thee en juice gratis B....Garden café Botanica
Loved this place. Would have never found it without you guys, even if its so close to my house!...