Stayokay Utrecht Centrum - Hostel

I should have read more reviews before booking the place. As a few others have mentioned there’s no where to store your own food and no common area to eat your own food. Which is strange because there’s a large Albert Hiejn grocery store across the street. I guess they expect people to buy everything at the attached restaurant but normally the whole point of a hostel is for budget-oriented travellers. You know, the type that don’t eat a hoity-toity meal at a restaurant every time they need to eat. The rooms themselves are fine just that a real hostel needs more common areas to linger.

I booked a private room in April; it had basic amenities and was sufficient. The weather was chilly, but the heating was easy to use and effective. The hostel was easy to find and just a 5-6 minute walk, thanks to the shortcut through the shopping mall outside Utrecht Centraal, which they informed me about via email after my booking. The common areas are peaceful and comfortable, perfect for reading, studying, or chatting with friends. I especially loved their breakfast—it was rich and reasonably priced at the same time. Check-in and check-out were quick and efficient. The staff is young and dynamic, and every team member, from the housekeepers to the bar and reception staff, did a great job. The location is unbeatable—central and very walkable. The neighbourhood was lively, but I didn't have any noise issues, either inside or outside the hostel. The team and management care about sustainability and green practices, which was a big plus.

Stayed here as the party leader on a school Music Tour with 71 students and 10staff. Ideal for us and would happily stay again. Modern rooms and clean bathrooms, small communal space on the 1st floor, plenty of food for breakfast, central location for getting out and about. All the staff were super friendly and helpful. The place had a young trendy vibe which our teenagers appreciated. Thanks for looking after us so well.

Excellent location. Clean, easy to get to from Centraal train station. Cross the main blvd. to find yourself in a great food district. Lots of places to eat & drink. We enjoyed our stay. Why not 5 stars? No bath mat. The bathroom floor gets very wet after a shower. Only one towel per person (no hand towels no bath mats).

The newly renovated Food and Beverage area is very spacious with a nice design. You can easily work there with a laptop during the day and they also provide really good lunch! The location is outstanding, right at De Neude. Could be very chill to sit there for an evening drink as they are the only place that provides some lounge chairs to sit at semi-outdoor at the plaza.