Hostels in UTRECHT, HOLLAND

City Utrecht in Netherlands

A vibrant city with narrow canals and charming streets, Utrecht is a city that boasts of an outstanding cultural heritage and as a prestigious seat of learning.

History:
Founded in 48 AD by the Romans, Utrecht is around 2000 years old. It was once the largest and the most important city of the Netherlands and enjoyed this status until the 16th century. Today, the dynamic city of Utrecht is the fourth largest in the Netherlands and houses the largest university in the country.

Popular Places and Attractions:
Utrecht is a cultural city well noted for its museums, unique sunken canals and courtyards. The Old Canal (Oudegracht), Hoog Catherijne Mall, spreading over a 6-bolck area, and city’s numerous courtyards and almshouses are some of the popular tourist attractions. Utrecht also houses The Dom, Holland’s tallest tower offering a terrific view, and Rietveld-Schroderhuis, a contemporary building, besides several other key industries and enterprises.

The Dutch Railway Museum, Museum Catharijneconvent, The Centraal Museum and The National Museum present diverse collection of works of art and culture of Holland.  Dom Kerk, the magnificent cathedral, and Netherlands Spoorwegmuseum, housing a collection of steam engines and wagons, are other captivating attractions that will take your heart away.

Getting Around in Utrecht:
One can get around Utrecht by tram, car and bus. The tram line begins from the Central Station and runs till the suburbs. Use a strippenkaart to pay for the tram, the best guide is to get a map for the bus, and trams.

Places for Entertainment:
Shop till you drop at Utrecht’s enthralling markets, department stores and shopping malls. The speciality markets and well known malls have an irresistible pull. If you are looking for antiques, Schoutrenstraat is the right place while for fashion wear the Lijnmarkt and Lange Elizabethstraat are the best choices. Do not miss the flower markets on Oudegracht and Janskerkhof. 

Feast your eyes and tongue with some of the exotic local and international dishes at Utrecht. Utrecht specialities include Vla, a thick and cold custard pudding, Poffertjes, served warm with powdered sugar sprinkled on the top and butter, Hagelslag, a chocolate bread spread type, Stamppot, a meal consisting of crushed potatoes with varying ingredients and served with rook worst, etc which are worth a try.

Music venues, hip hangouts and casinos make nightlife more lively and interesting at Utrecht. Night revellers flock to the discos, clubs and dance cafes usually on the weekends.

Accommodation Options:
All your accommodation needs will be taken care of at Utrecht as it has various types of accommodation options available. You can book your stay at one of the luxury hotels, budget hotels, bed & breakfast, Motels, or youth hostels as per your requirements.

A veritable shopper’s paradise, Utrecht is world famous for its art, culture and tradition, one of the reasons for its burgeoning tourism. The Currency in Utrecht is the Euro, to get the best deals for exchanging your money check the News and internet for the best rates.

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