Zuidwest Travel Guide
Utrecht
Popular places to visit
Jaarbeurs
Jaarbeurs is just one of the places to see in Utrecht, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area.
Hoog Catharijne
You can do some window-shopping at Hoog Catharijne during your stay in Utrecht. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area.
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.
TivoliVredenburg
Enjoy a show at TivoliVredenburg, a theatre with a story to tell in 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.
Things to do
Utrecht: Dom Tower Entry Ticket and Guided Tour
Cultural and Historical Audio Guided Walking Tour of Utrecht
Utrecht: Lofen Palace with Entry Ticket & Guide
Utrecht: Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Rotterdam
Top hotels in Zuidwest
NH Utrecht
Great location and super staff.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Bastion Hotel Utrecht
Van der Valk Hotel Utrecht
ibis budget Amsterdam City South
Was very clean and cute and is a 1 min walk from the train station which is very convenient because it was easy to get anywhere in the city in 40 min or less. There's no drawers but there are hangers. Also the soap, shampoo, and handwash are combined into one bottle of soap.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Arena Towers by IHG
Highly recommended to stay. Kobla is great staff in bar and restaurant. Thank you
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Fletcher Hotel Amsterdam
As an individual who works in the service and support industry it gives me no pleasure in writing this review. I found the staff incredibly rude. Me and a work colleague had to wait over 1.5 hours to be served. With multiple other customers arriving after us being served and leaving way before ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 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.
