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Take advantage of free self-serve breakfast, a garden, and an arcade/game room at The Studenthostel Utrecht. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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Room options

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (1 bed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Utrecht City Center, a neighborhood in Utrecht, The Studenthostel Utrecht is in the entertainment district. Voorstraat and Hoog Catharijne are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout and Griftpark. Ready for a night out? Consider TivoliVredenburg and Tivoli. Visit our Utrecht travel guide
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4 Lucasbolwerk, Utrecht, UT, 3512 EG

What's nearby

  • A Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework and pointed arches.
    Dom Church
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A canal with a bridge, historic buildings, and a row of bicycles.
    Oudegracht
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A modern building with a red roof and a green cylindrical structure, a river with a bridge, and a cityscape in the background.
    TivoliVredenburg
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Utrecht City Theatre
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Utrecht University-Downtown Campus
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Utrecht Central Station
    18 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Villa Orloff
    1 min walk
  • The Streetfood Club
    3 min walk
  • The Florin
    2 min walk
  • Ruby Rose
    4 min walk
  • Café De Stad
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ecotours
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1875
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Kitchen

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 4:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 1 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 1 and older are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 10.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: EUR 3 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Studenthostel Utrecht pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Studenthostel Utrecht?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Studenthostel Utrecht?

Check-out is at 4:00 PM.

Where is The Studenthostel Utrecht located?

Located in Utrecht City Center, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Utrecht City Theatre, Pieterskerk, and Voorstraat. St. John's Church and Utrecht University-Downtown Campus are also within 10 minutes. Utrecht Central Station is 18 minutes by foot and Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn Station is 23 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Studenthostel Utrecht Reviews

7.0

Good

5.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lady at the reception, clean rooms and an assortment of food available all day! Can’t beat that price : )
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice stay in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
The only hostel I have been to where breakfast, lunch and dinner are available for you and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A bit old and dirty, but nice staff members and breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable. Clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Does the job for a few days of short stay. The common area and common kitchen was good to spend time, cook your own food, work etc., as the rooms are 8-10 people bunk beds and anything other than sleeping is difficult from the bunk bed. You have to be self reliant. Close/walking distance from the city centre and Utrecht University.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The owner is kind, and she cooked breakfast for us every morning. We could enjoy the meals she prepared each time. This place is great for backpackers. If you’re looking for a business or elegant hotel, this might not be suitable. But if you want to meet people from other countries and save money, this hotel is perfect for you. There might be some downsides, but getting meals anytime at this price really helps during your trip.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is shared accommodations, and you should pack your own set of bed sheets, blanket cover, and pillow case. Probably better suited to a longer stay. A nice place to meet other travelers. Breakfast was nice. The proprietor is agreeable and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the ccommodation was cosy friendly the atmosphere was nice alot of instruments a hoge breakfast free pizza s they mention safe the planet you have to bring your own sleepingbag Good idea
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was really nice experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location, old building with lovely staircase, close to amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Experience!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, friendly people and enough food. Nice garden with games
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is a great location, and the casual environment really feels like a college dorm room. Evenly (the owner) bakes fresh pastries and there is a kitchen that can be accessed 24/7 and it’s filled with basics so you’ll never go hungry, or thirsty! I highly suggest this for singles because you make some great people locally ⚡️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the freedom to take breakfast when ever you want
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owener was really kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
The way hostels used to be: not excessively clean; bring-your-own towel/sheet; not everything functioning; good location; working wifi; super cheap (relatively); and with tons of free food at all times. You can complain all you want, and/or be happy a place like this still exists.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s a nice no nonsense property. The owner seems to care a lot about her guests. There does seem to be a regular guest named Lynsey who appears to be a prostitute but she is not pushy and adds to the character of the place.
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you bring your own bedsheets, don’t want to shower and only be in the the hostel for sleep.. than it’s ok.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this hostel for ppl who want to travel cheap. There was bed, hot shower and free breakfast which owner bakes plenty every morning! And also there are free rice, pasta, milk, cheese, coffee, tee,,,etc! But There is no sheets unless you bring your own, or you can rent them from the reception. But I couldn't tell it looks clean. I brought my own sleeping bag so slept quite comfortably:)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Not good and not bad also
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trainspotting movie toilet is real

I paid €30 per night roughly which is cheap but I would exoect the toilet and shower to work. The shower drain would not drain the water away. The whole building needs a refurbishment. It's a dump.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
Unbelievable! I contacted the property on the Monday about possibly needing a late check in. The hostel contacted me 30 minutes before arrived at its door to tell me my booking was cancelled and I needed to find another hotel!
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible and shady

This was the worst experience of my life! Do yourself a favor and find something more decent..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023