Thorough renovation of 13th century wharf cellar
In the hotel you will find an extensive guide in which you will find all the directions for the hotel itself, the rules of conduct and tips for nightlife, restaurants, canoe and boat rentals, etcetera. There are also city maps and books on Utrecht with information for tourists present. UKI-Hotel has everything prepared to make your stay unforgettable in all respects.
Sights, events and our tips
Events
The city of Utrecht is rich in events, some of which take place on the Oudegracht (the Utrechtse Canal Pride and the boat race). Famous are the small arts festivals like:
Le Guess Who,
Impakt,
Tweetakt,
Festival Spring and
De Parade
For a comprehensive overview you can visit: Bezoek Utrecht
Bicycles
Many attractions are within walking distance of the UKI-Hotel, but Utrecht is also a bicycle city. If you wish, you can rent a men’s or women’s bike for € 10,00 per night. Upon arrival, the bikes are available above the basement on the Oudegracht. This increases your reach, and you can also visit the various parks in the city, the Vecht, the border towns, the Amelisweerd nature park, the Haarzuilens castle, and so forth. Cycling maps of Utrecht and the surrounding area are present in the hotel as well as the recommended cycling routes (in the guide for guests) and a picnic basket that you can take on your bike.
At the bottom of this page you will find a map with all sights restaurants, tips and directions.
Museums
Theater and cinema
Additional
- Domtoren en Domkerk
- Pandhof van de Domkerk
- DOMunder
- Rietveld Schröderhuis (Unesco world heritage list)
- The many shops in the city center
- Shopping mall Hoog Catharijne
Restaurant tips
- De Heeren Van Leeuw – bistro
- Orloff – eatery
- Meneer Smakers – Hamburgerrestaurant
- Speck – eatery
- De Poort – eatery
- Zies – winebar and bistro
- Louis Hartlooper Complex – eatery
- Stael – eatery
- De Rechtbank – bistro
- Oude Pothuys – music café with livemuziek
- De Watertoren (contains multiple restaurants and a beautiful view) – various restaurants
- De oude Pastoe fabriek – various restaurants
- De Drieharingstraat – various restaurants
Tourist tips
- Canal cruise Schuttevaer
- Pedal boats, canoe or whispering boat rentals
- Trajectum Lumen – walk or night canoe trip
- Utrecht markets
- Dinner in the Drieharingstraat
- Wander across Oudegracht and Nieuwegracht
- City walk with guide Gilde Utrecht
Where is UKI-Hotel and how do I get there?
The address is: Oudegracht a/d Werf 409 D, 3511 PE Utrecht. Should you use a navigationsystem then it’s best to enter the following address: “Oudegracht 411” and walk down the stairs to the wharf
The UKI-Hotel is easily accessible by public transport. The Vaartsche Rijn Train Station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. If you travel via Utrecht Central Station, you can take the city bus. There are bus stops close to the hotel (line 12, Tolsteeg and Ledig Erf stop). From Utrecht Central, it is a 15-minute walk to the UKI-Hotel.
If you come by car, we recommend that you park your car in the parking garage of Vaartsche Rijn station (also within 10 minutes walking distance).
At UKI-Hotel an exit ticket for € 17,50.