Travel and Accommodation
Booking a hotel in Utrecht
There are several hotels reserved for you to book during ISSOTL23. You can read more about each hotel below. The costs for a hotel room will vary between 135 euros (approximately 134 dollars) and 220 euros (approximately 218 dollars) per night per person, including breakfast. You can either book as an individual or as a group.
We have chosen hotels that are in or around the centre of Utrecht, so that travelling to the venues is easy for the participants. In addition we can offer the hotels at the best price for you.
Booking as an individual
If you want to book a hotel as an individual you can do so on this hotel portal. Here you will get a selection of hotels in the city centre of Utrecht in different price ranges. You can see the details of each hotel below.
If you are looking for a slightly cheaper option, you can also book a room in the BUNK hotel, Stayokay Hostel or Hostel Strowis. If you want to book a room here, you would have to do so through their own websites.
Booking as a group
If you want to request a hotel as a group, you will have to do so through this form. Here you can fill out all the necessary information. Please note that booking through this form only results in a request which has to be accepted. You are able to take your pick from different hotels in the city centre of Utrecht. More detailed descriptions of the hotels can be found below.
Our available hotels
The Hunfeld is located on a bustling square called De Mariaplaats that may remind you of Paris, and it’s right in the Dom quarter. The moment you step out the front foor you will see the beautiful Dom Tower. The best food and entertainment is all within walking distance. If you are staying at this hotel and would like to rent a bicycle, you can do so via the nearby EYE hotel. For more information, please speak to the staff at the hotel reception. It’s a perfect place to spend a weekend away! Does The Hunfeld seem like a nice place to stay? Book The Hunfeld here!
Situated only 600 m from Jaarbeurs & 100 m from TivoliVredenburg, you find Crowne Plaza Utrecht – Central Station, features a bar and views of the city. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to popular attractions like Conference Center Domstad, Hoog Catharijne Shopping Center and Utrecht Central Station. If you are staying at this hotel and would like to rent a bicycle, you can do so via the nearby company Black Bikes. For more information, please speak to the staff at the hotel reception. Does Crowne Plaza Utrecht seem like a nice place to stay? Book the Crowne Plaza here!
The Inntel Hotel is connected to Central Station, an inspirational crucial point and unique location to meet, sleep, gather and unwind. Ofcourse all the rooms are completely soundproof! An inspiration for the design are the multiple connections in and around the hotel. Monuments, old vaults, icons of the city, the network of roads, pads and canals will be visualized in its unique design. An ‘urban hub’ atmosphere, at the best location, is the place to be to explore the city by bike, boat or on foot. This hotel is in walking distance to the Jaarbeurs and Utrecht Central Station. If you are staying at this hotel and would like to rent a bicycle, you can do so via the nearby company Black Bikes. For more information, please speak to the staff at the hotel reception. Does Crowne Plaza Utrecht seem like a nice place to stay? Book the Inntel Hotel here!
Perfectly situated in the heart of Utrecht’s city centre, just 500m from Utrecht’s iconic sights, Leonardo Hotel Utrecht City Center is the ideal place for those wanting to experience the best of the Netherlands. Its close proximity to the famous Oudegracht canal, as well as the buzzing TivoliVredenburg, Jaarbeurs and Utrecht Central Station makes the Leonardo Hotel Utrecht City Center the most centrally located hotel in Utrecht. At this hotel, it is possible to rent a bicycle during your stay. Does the Leonardo Hotel seem like a nice place to stay? Book the Leonardo Hotel here!
In the heart of the Netherlands you will find the NH Utrecht Hotel; just a step away from Central Station, the Jaarbeurs Convention Centre, the Beatrix Theatre and the city centre with its fascinating history. The hotel has a central location. It can easily be reached by public transport and by car. At this hotel, it is possible to rent a bicycle during your stay. Does the NH Utrecht Hotel seem like a nice place to stay? Book the NH Utrecht Hotel here!
The four star Park Plaza Utrecht occupies a spectacular glass fronted building in central Utrecht, within walking distance of the central station and the Jaarbeurs. The hotel is close to the heart of the city’s business district, with many leading companies headquartered nearby, and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is only 30 minutes away by train. All 120 air-conditioned guestrooms feature a minibar or small refrigerator, flatscreen TV with cable channels and safety deposit box, as well as a generous work desk and direct-dial phone with loudspeaker. At this hotel, it is possible to rent a bicycle during your stay. Does Park Plaza seem like a nice place to stay? Book the Park Plaza here!
The 4 star Court Hotel City Centre Utrecht is ideally located in the heart of the museum district of the city centre, behind the monumental façade of a former courthouse. A short stroll down the charming streets will bring you to unexpected architectural buildings and sights as well as numerous shops and cafés. At this hotel, it is possible to rent a bicycle during your stay. The hotel rooms are bright and stylishly decorated. They have box-spring beds and a flat-screen TV. Pamper yourself with the luxurious toiletries and enjoy a great night’s rest in the box-spring bed. Does the Court Hotel seem like a nice place to stay? Book the Court Hotel here!
Grand Hotel Karel V – A hidden treasure in the heart of Utrecht
Picture yourself in the empire of Charles V on which the sun never sets. From monastery to military hospital to a 5 star luxury hotel. Its monumental Napoleonic- and modern Roman wing together house 121 classic-styled rooms and suites with the best comfort, restaurants, bar lounge and a private Wellness and Fitness centre. At this hotel, it is possible to rent a bicycle during your stay. Does the Grand Hotel Karel V seem like a nice place to stay? Book the Grand Hotel Karel V here!
Eye Hotel offers accommodation in Utrecht, 1.2 km from Utrecht city centre and has free WiFi throughout the whole building. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat screen TV with cable channels. All rooms have a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. A TV is also available in the hotel room. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Bike hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Railway Museum is 1 km from Eye Hotel, while Stadsschouwburg Utrecht is 400 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Schiphol Airport, 34 km from Eye Hotel. Does the Eye hotel seem like a nice place to stay? Book the Eye hotel here!
The new Hampton by Hilton Utrecht Central Station, located in the Hoog Catharijne shopping mall, situated next to Jaarbeurs Convention area and within easy reach of the TivoliVredenburg concert hall. We are only a five-minute walk to the medieval city center of Utrecht, offering a vibrant mix of dining, shopping and historical attractions. Perfectly placed for the city’s transport links, five minutes to Utrecht Central Station and within easy reach of Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Central Station. If you are staying at this hotel and would like to rent a bicycle, you can do so via the nearby company Black Bikes. For more information, please speak to the staff at the hotel reception. The hotel rooms are fresh and modern spaces, offering free WiFi, 42-inch HDTV, an in-room coffeemaker, ergonomic work desk and comfy bed. Does the Hampton by Hilton seem like a nice place to stay? Book the Hampton by Hilton here!
How to get to the conference
Utrecht’s convenient central location makes the city easy to reach for participants from all over the world.
For international travellers, the city can easily be reached in half an hour from Schiphol International Airport, located just outside of Amsterdam. A direct train from the airport – leaving every fifteen minutes – swiftly takes you to the central train station in Utrecht (34 minutes). We would recommend travelling by train to Utrecht. We always encourage to look for sustainable travel options. The fare for a train ticket between Schiphol Airport and Utrecht Centraal is approximately €10 and takes you directly to the heart of our city within half an hour. We would not recommend renting a car, as parking it in the city is very expensive.
Travellers from Europe can use the well-connected international railway and ferry network, connecting Utrecht to (for instance) Brussels, Paris, Berlin and London. International trains to Utrecht include the Thalys, TGV, City Night Line, Intercity Antwerp/Brussels, ICE International and Eurostar. Utrecht University developed a train zone map to encourage travelling by train to Utrecht. We always encourage to look for sustainable travel options. This map shows which European destinations are easy to reach by train. On this page you can read why travelling by train makes such a difference. If it is not a possibility for you to travel by train, you can fly into Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam) or Eindhoven (Eindhoven Airport).
