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The Studenthostel Utrecht

1.0 star property
Adults-only hostel in Utrecht with free breakfast

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave
Reception
Hallway
Living area
Located in Utrecht City Center, The Studenthostel Utrecht offers a vibrant atmosphere. Guests enjoy self-serve breakfast, an arcade/game room, and convenient laundry facilities. WiFi connects travelers in their rooms or while relaxing in the garden.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (1 bed)

In-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
2 bathrooms
Laptop-compatible safe
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
4 Lucasbolwerk, Utrecht, UT, 3512 EG

What's nearby

  • Dom Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • TivoliVredenburg - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hoog Catharijne - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Beatrix Theater - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Jaarbeurs - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Florin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Karaf Food & Drinks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Rose - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Anne&Max Domstraat - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vegitalian Pizzabar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Studenthostel Utrecht

Hostel located in Utrecht City Center
At The Studenthostel Utrecht, you can look forward to free self-serve breakfast, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • A vending machine, a computer station, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Studenthostel Utrecht include perks such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Kitchens, heating, and housekeeping

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

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

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 8.50 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

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

B B Utrecht City Center
The Studenthostel Utrecht Utrecht
STUDENTHOSTEL UTRECHT city center
The Hostel B B Utrecht City Center
The Studenthostel Utrecht Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Studenthostel Utrecht pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Studenthostel Utrecht?

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 steps from Zocherpark and Utrecht City Theatre. Pieterskerk and St. John's Church are also within 5 minutes. Utrecht Central Station is 18 minutes by foot and Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

The Studenthostel Utrecht Reviews

6.8

5.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

8/10 Good

Sheena

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

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenji

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

8/10 Good

Thankgod

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

8/10 Good

Helga

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

10/10 Excellent

Travis

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

8/10 Good

Mark

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Jon

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

8/10 Good

Thankgod

Liked: Cleanliness
Not good and not bad also
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pascal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole place was very dirty, staff unfriendly, very noisy during the night, no lockers in the room, the shower was just one big room with three showers that everyone just could enter. All in all a terrible experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Isaac

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That place isn’t a place for human beings to stay. And there’s a guy there who’s so so so disrespectful and arrogant. I strongly believe he may be abusing strong drags. Funny enough they sent me a mail asking me to bring a bed spread of my own. And the moment a got there, I realised I’m in for a surprise. I left few hours later to go and stay in a train station instead till it’s my time to go to the airport. I can send you a picture or a short video of the room if you want.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Chiu Yu

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

Digusting!!!!

This place is filthy!!! Understand that there are no bed sheets provided which is fine. However, they don't even clean up after the last customers check out! I was in the room with 3 other girls and there were around 6-7 beds. All the beds and pillows were dirty and had dust and stain on them. I had to cover myself with my jacket when I lay down. And there is no wifi downstairs. Wifi was accessible upstairs at the reception but not in the room. The kitchen is full of flies. yes, there is free breakfast provided, but they have flies all over them and is absolutely disgusting. The only 'tidy' place was the bathroom, cos one of the girls was staying there for months and was cleaning the bathroom herself. do not recommend at all. if you are looking for a cheap place to stay, id say just go sleep at the train station. at least it is free and cleaner!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuncay

Liked: Amenities
Sehr gut
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

CHANGHYUN

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Inès

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

8/10 Good

Cristiane Rodrigues da

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chiharu

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

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