Stayokay Hostel Utrecht Centrum

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

We stayed here as a family with two small kids in the Miffy Room in October. In our opinion it is a great place to stay for families and we can fully recommend it. Hostel: The location of the hostel is great - very close to all sights in the center of Utrecht. The staff were very helpful and friendly both at reception and in the restaurant. Room: We really liked the Miffy Room - it was spacious and clean. Additionally there were toys our kids enjoyed. Also tickets for the Miffy Museum were included. The room is not facing the square in front of the hotel which is an advantage in our opinion. We heard some noise but it was not a problem and it didn’t keep the kids up. Restaurant: The 5th was had a nice relaxed atmosphere and the food and service were good. The breakfast was basic but nothing was missing.

I booked a private room in April; it had basic amenities and was sufficient. The weather was chilly, but the heating was easy to use and effective. The hostel was easy to find and just a 5-6 minute walk, thanks to the shortcut through the shopping mall outside Utrecht Centraal, which they informed me about via email after my booking. The common areas are peaceful and comfortable, perfect for reading, studying, or chatting with friends. I especially loved their breakfast—it was rich and reasonably priced at the same time. Check-in and check-out were quick and efficient. The staff is young and dynamic, and every team member, from the housekeepers to the bar and reception staff, did a great job. The location is unbeatable—central and very walkable. The neighbourhood was lively, but I didn't have any noise issues, either inside or outside the hostel. The team and management care about sustainability and green practices, which was a big plus.

We stayed in room 104 on April 28-30. The floors must be thin because I could hear people walking in the room above ours. Because the light in the bathroom was motion-activated, it turned on automatically when opening the door at night, potentially waking my partner. Pros - bamboo toilet paper, location Cons - noise from above, motion sensor light in bathroom, no tables, no shelf in shower

Excellent location. Clean, easy to get to from Centraal train station. Cross the main blvd. to find yourself in a great food district. Lots of places to eat & drink. We enjoyed our stay. Why not 5 stars? No bath mat. The bathroom floor gets very wet after a shower. Only one towel per person (no hand towels no bath mats).