Zuidwest Travel Guide
Utrecht
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rietveld Schroder House
Marvel at the bright colors and peculiar shapes of one of the most iconic examples of modernist architecture in the world.
Things to do
Utrecht: Dom Tower Entry Ticket and Guided Tour
Cultural and Historical Audio Guided Walking Tour of Utrecht
Utrecht: DOMunder Entry Ticket with Guide
Utrecht: Lofen Palace with Entry Ticket & Guide
Top hotels in Zuidwest
Bastion Hotel Utrecht
Excellent Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
NH Utrecht
Great location and super staff.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Van der Valk Hotel Utrecht
Very modern facilities, very clean. Great service.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam
Leonardo was a great choice. Excellent staff, restaurant in hotel, with good food.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Jaz in the City Amsterdam
Spotlessly clean, very welcoming, friendly, efficient staff. Great location for football and everything else easily accessible by taxi/public transport
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
ibis budget Amsterdam City South
Like many these past few days, my boyfriend and I were trapped in Amsterdam because of the snow storm. This hotel was very affordable for a night while trying to hunt down for a new flight. It’s very basic, but it was perfectly fine.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zuidwest
Watervogelbuurt
When in Watervogelbuurt, you can plan a visit to Central Museum and Dick Bruna House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lombok
Lombok is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Beatrix Theater and Jaarbeurs if you have time to explore the area.
Museumkwartier
If you're spending some time in Museumkwartier, Tivoli and Oudegracht are top sights worth seeing.
Utrecht City Center
Utrecht City Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Town Hall and Tivoli.
Nieuwegracht-Oost
If you're spending some time in Nieuwegracht-Oost, Park Lepelenburg and Sonnenborgh Observatory are top sights worth seeing.
Neude Janskerkhof en Domplein
While visiting Neude Janskerkhof en Domplein, you might make a stop by sights like Oudegracht and Neude.
