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.
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.
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.
Rietveld Schroder House
Marvel at the bright colors and peculiar shapes of one of the most iconic examples of modernist architecture in the world.
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.
Things to do
Small Group Tour to Castle De Haar from Amsterdam
Utrecht: DOMunder Entry Ticket with Guide
Top hotels in Zuidwest
Bastion Hotel Utrecht
All is good
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025
NH Utrecht
Booked last minute and was delighted by service, large clean room, with a beautiful view. Linens amenities all great.
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Van der Valk Hotel Utrecht
Great food lovely sized room great staff
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025
ibis Utrecht
Clean room, comfortable bed, good shower. Free parking onsite. bus close by for trip into the city centre. Enjoyable meal for dinner onsite.
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Jaz in the City Amsterdam
Fabulous room as always very comfy bed. Excellent service at the bar and restaurant (the apple pie was absolutely delicious). Staff were just so good this year, best ever.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam
The staff were friendly and very helpful. The breakfast buffet was excellent.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Zuidwest
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.
Watervogelbuurt
When in Watervogelbuurt, you can plan a visit to Central Museum and Dick Bruna House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Utrecht City Center
Utrecht City Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tivoli and Neude.
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 Neude and Oudegracht.
