Stayokay Hostel Utrecht Centrum

We liked our stay here, especially because of the location of the hostel. The only thing that caused us slight discomfort was sink being outside the bathroom.

Good location, near all the key tourist attraction. Good place to stay to explore Utrecht

Better to have at least a kettle inside the room and phone facilities

I stayed in a private room during my stay, but you would think it was public due to all the noise! This hotel isn’t soundproof at all and I was kept up at night by noise from both inside and outside the hotel. During my stay it was very warm outside, this was made worse by the terrible heat inside the room. The windows cannot be opened and there is no air conditioning!! Our first night I went to the reception to ask for a fan, and the man laughed in my face and said they don’t have fans. Completely disrespectful! The room was so hot we had to sleep with cold wet towels on us to keep cool. I asked the staff on shift the next morning if they had a fan and they were really lovely and helped us find one. It made our stay a little more bearable. The room is very plain, no amenities. You don’t get more than one towel and there’s no place to sit except on the bed. But, I suppose you can’t expect more from the cheap price. On a positive note, the staff that worked during the day were really nice and helpful. The location is amazing, very close to the city centre and train station. The bathroom was also okay, but no hairdryer. Do not stay here during the summer or if you are sensitive to noise when sleeping! It might be better to visit during the winter, but I wouldn’t know as I won’t be staying here again.

Although the name says it is a hostel, there are private rooms with attached private toilets like any normal hotel. Pros: 1) The location is great. It is a 15 minute walk to the station and to the Domkerk. There are plenty of shopping and eating options next to the hostel. There is a bus stand quite nearby. 2) The WIFI is free with good speed and connectivity. 3) The hostel has a free luggage storage for the guests. 4) There is a laundry machine available for the guests. 5) The front desk is manned 24/7 and the staff was quite courteous and helpful. The check-in/check-out was quite fast. 6) The place is quiet at night and the sleep quality was great. 7) The room and bathroom were of adequate sizes and were quite clean. 8) The tariff was reasonable. Cons: None!