About Utrecht
Utrecht is one of Netherlands's major cities, home to around 376,435 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Where to eat
Local favourites
Bigoli
Serves delicious Italian sandwiches for about €7. Be prepared to wait in line at lunch time though.
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Dimitri Petit
Take-away related to Greek restaurant "Sirtaki" opposite it.
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Food and the City
Hip Mediterranean take-away.
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Broodje Mario
This place sells Italian rolls in Utrecht, simply called Broodje Mario. They are famous among people from Utrecht; there's even a rap song a
El Greco
This Greek snack bar serves some of the best pita gyros sandwiches in Utrecht.
Chidóz
Mexican.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
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Hotel Oorsprongpark
Grand Hotel Karel V
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Stayokay Bunnik
Admittedly in a very nice area, this hostel is overpriced, but not so much as other hostels in the Utrecht area. 10 km from Utrecht in Rhijn
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BUNK Utrecht
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Bed & Breakfast de Buitenhof
Shopping
- Hoog Catharijne
- El Beso
Nightlife
- Café De Zaak
- Stadskasteel Oudaen
- De Witte Ballons
- Café België
- Ledig Erf
- Strand Oog in Al
In pictures
Utrecht gallery
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