Budget Hostels from

A hostel is a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your budget for fun things to do. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of forms, but all of them have a few things in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Utrecht is 804 mm.

Depending on your interests, you might appreciate the area around Utrecht. Get out into nature with places such as Oudegracht, Julianapark and Utrecht Botanical Gardens. Cultural attractions include St. Catherine’s Convent Museum, TivoliVredenburg and Utrecht City Theatre. Visit landmarks such as Rietveld Schroder House.

Keep this information about transit options in Utrecht on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Schiphol Airport (AMS), located 21.4 mi (34.5 km) from the city centre. An alternative is Rotterdam (RTM-Rotterdam The Hague), which is 30.8 mi (49.5 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. To see more of the area, take a train from Utrecht Central Station, Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn Station or Utrecht Overvecht Station.