Museumkwartier Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Utrecht University-USP Uithof

Utrecht University-USP Uithof

Explore the campus of Utrecht University-USP Uithof during your trip to Utrecht. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area.

Utrecht University-USP Uithof
Dom Church showing art, a church or cathedral and flowers

Dom Church

In a city that was once home to 40 cathedrals, the Domkerk and its tower remain the most eye-catching historical sites in the city.

Dom Church
Oudegracht

Oudegracht

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Oudegracht during your travels in Utrecht. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Oudegracht
Railway Museum

Railway Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Railway Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Utrecht. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Railway Museum
Rietveld Schroder House which includes street scenes

Rietveld Schroder House

Marvel at the bright colors and peculiar shapes of one of the most iconic examples of modernist architecture in the world.

Rietveld Schroder House
Utrecht City Theatre

Utrecht City Theatre

Enjoy a show at Utrecht City Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Utrecht. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area.

Utrecht City Theatre

Activities

Utrecht: City Canal Cruise

Utrecht: City Canal Cruise

NZ$34
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Utrecht: City Canal Cruise
2 hours Storytelling Walking Tour Utrecht

2 hours Storytelling Walking Tour Utrecht (English)

NZ$6
per adult
2 hours Storytelling Walking Tour Utrecht (English)
Utrecht: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

Utrecht: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

NZ$13
per adult
Utrecht: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Utrecht: Dom Tower Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

Utrecht: Dom Tower Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

NZ$28
per adult
Utrecht: Dom Tower Entry Ticket and Guided Tour
Taste Your Way Around Utrecht

Taste Your Way Around Utrecht

NZ$124
per adult
Taste Your Way Around Utrecht
Pub Trail Utrecht An Adventure Full of Surprises

Pub Trail Utrecht An Adventure Full of Surprises

NZ$21
per adult
Pub Trail Utrecht An Adventure Full of Surprises
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Our pick of the best Museumkwartier Hotel Deals

Grand Hotel Karel V
Grand Hotel Karel V
5 out of 5
Geertebolwerk 1, Utrecht, The Netherlands
The price is NZ$394 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$394
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Utrecht. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (670 reviews)
"W hi at an incredible surprise when we checked in. So much greater than the pics The History of the place, and all the amenities. The room was spectacular looking over the park and canal. So peaceful. Yet it was so close to everything. This was the crown jewel in our visit to Netherlands. We fell ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Grand Hotel Karel V
Court Hotel City Centre Utrecht
Court Hotel City Centre Utrecht
4 out of 5
Korte Nieuwstraat 14, Utrecht
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$238 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$238
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Utrecht. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (382 reviews)
Great hotel
"Hotel was clean, staff were very friendly - would definitely stay here again Bed was super comfy Only slight downside was that you couldn't stream to the TV"

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Court Hotel City Centre Utrecht
Jaz in the City Amsterdam
Jaz in the City Amsterdam
3.5 out of 5
De Passage 90, Amsterdam
The price is NZ$199 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
NZ$199
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Stayed for a few nights and generally a very good hotel. Staff were all great and the rooms good. It’s also very close to the metro station to get into central Amsterdam. Only negative would be the hotel bar prices, a small, 250ml, bottle of Diet Coke and a fresh orange and lemonade was 14 Euro 50, ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Jaz in the City Amsterdam
Via Amsterdam - Hostel
Via Amsterdam - Hostel
2 out of 5
Diemerhof 20, Diemen
The price is NZ$133 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$133
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Diemen. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (774 reviews)
Good for backpackers or group traveller's
"Service was perfect, loads of guests visit the hotel. It's quite affordable and essential for people who can DIY and self serve. Cleanliness of the the bathroom is dependent on who you are paired with."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Via Amsterdam - Hostel
OZO Hotels Arena Amsterdam
OZO Hotels Arena Amsterdam
4 out of 5
Karspeldreef 2, Amsterdam
The price is NZ$187 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$187
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Fine hotel, but no laundry
"Hotel was fine, a lot of construction in area. Booked this hotel because it said it had laundry facilities, it did not."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

OZO Hotels Arena Amsterdam
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam / Arena Boulevard
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam / Arena Boulevard
3 out of 5
Hoekenrode 1, Amsterdam, North Holland
The price is NZ$193 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$193
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,185 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast everyday for that price was amazing. The absence of a mini bar was a bit less, but then again shops at the nearby trainstation and in the immediate vicinity were very convenient."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam / Arena Boulevard
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Other neighbourhoods around Museumkwartier

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Nieuwegracht-Oost

If you're spending some time in Nieuwegracht-Oost, Park Lepelenburg and Sonnenborgh Observatory are top sights worth seeing.

Nieuwegracht-Oost
Dom Church featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and interior views

Utrecht City Center

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Utrecht City Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dom Church and Town Hall.

Utrecht City Center
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Oudwijk

When in Oudwijk, you can plan a visit to Railway Museum and Dick Bruna House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Oudwijk
Dom Church featuring religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral

Neude Janskerkhof en Domplein

While visiting Neude Janskerkhof en Domplein, you might make a stop by sights like Dom Church and Oudegracht.

Neude Janskerkhof en Domplein
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Watervogelbuurt

When in Watervogelbuurt, you can plan a visit to Central Museum and Dick Bruna House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Watervogelbuurt
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Wittevrouwen

Though Wittevrouwen may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dom Church and Railway Museum.

Wittevrouwen

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