Accommodation

The EASLCE 2026 conference will take place in the Utrecht city centre, near the Janskerkhof. Janskerkhof is about a 10–15 minute walk from Utrecht Central Station, and the surrounding area offers a wide range of hotels, hostels, and B&Bs in different price categories.

We strongly recommend booking early: April is a busy month in Utrecht.

Note on 2026 pricing: Due to a change in Dutch tax law, the VAT on overnight stays will rise from 9% to 21% as of 2026, while the Utrecht city tourist tax will go from 8.5% to 10%. Consequently, accommodation prices are expected to increase. We therefore strongly advise participants to book as early as possible.

1. Hotels very close to the conference venue (Janskerkhof / Dom area)

All of the hotels listed below are in the historic city centre and within an easy 5–10 minute walk of Janskerkhof and the main conference venues.

NH Centre Utrecht
Janskerkhof 10, 3512 BL Utrecht
A mid-range hotel located directly on Janskerkhof itself, i.e. as close to the conference venue as it gets. It offers standard hotel comforts and is within a short walk of the Dom Tower, the Oudegracht canals, and numerous cafés and restaurants. (NH Hotels)

Eye Hotel
Wijde Begijnestraat (near Voorstraat)
Boutique hotel in a historic former eye hospital just behind the lively Voorstraat, in the heart of the city centre. This is a good option if you’d like a characterful place within roughly 5–10 minutes’ walk of Janskerkhof and about 10–15 minutes’ walk from the station. (eyehotel.nl)

Court Hotel Utrecht City Centre
Korte Nieuwstraat 14
A stylish boutique hotel in a renovated historic building close to the Dom and Museum Quarter, with an onsite restaurant (De Rechtbank). The location is central but relatively quiet, and Janskerkhof is reachable on foot in about 5–10 minutes. (courthotel.nl)

The Hunfeld
Mariaplaats
Trendy, design-oriented boutique hotel on the lively Mariaplaats, a square between the Dom and Utrecht Central Station. It is only a few minutes’ walk from the station and about 10 minutes from Janskerkhof. (thehunfeld.com)

Mother Goose Hotel
Ganzenmarkt
Boutique hotel in a historic building on Ganzenmarkt, right in the old city centre and very close to the Dom Tower and Oudegracht. The hotel emphasizes a warm, personal atmosphere and individually styled rooms. Walking time to Janskerkhof is around 5–10 minutes. (Mother Goose Hotel)

The Nox Hotel
Near Domplein
Design-driven boutique hotel in a restored historic building with a restaurant (Hemel & Aarde) in the same complex. It is centrally located in the Dom quarter, with Janskerkhof only a short walk away. (The Nox Hotel Utrecht)

Hotel Beijers
Close to Domplein / Museum Speelklok
A small boutique “antique hotel” in a 17th-century city palace, furnished with historical character. Located a few minutes’ walk from the Dom Tower and Oudegracht and roughly 5–10 minutes from Janskerkhof. (hotelbeijers.com)

Logement Petit Beijers
Vismarkt (Oudegracht)
Sister property to Hotel Beijers, this small lodging sits in historic canal houses on the Vismarkt, in the shadow of the Dom Tower. It feels more like a B&B in scale and atmosphere, while still being very central. (petitbeijers.com)

2. Budget-friendly options (hostels and hybrid hotel/hostel)

Stayokay Utrecht Centrum (Hostel)
Neude
Modern hostel on Neude, one of Utrecht’s main squares, with both shared dorms and private rooms (all en-suite). It has an in-house restaurant and bar and is about a 10-minute walk from Utrecht Central Station and a similar distance from Janskerkhof. (stayokay.com)

Hostel Strowis (Hostel)
Boothstraat (near Janskerkhof)
Simple-scale hostel offering dorms (4–8 beds) and also 2- or 1-person private rooms. (Hostel Strowis)

BUNK Hotel Utrecht (Hotel/Hostel Hybrid)
Near Utrecht Central Station / canals
BUNK combines pod-style sleeping spaces and compact private rooms with a lively communal atmosphere, restaurant, and cultural programming. It is located close to the canals and within easy walking distance of the station and the city centre; Janskerkhof is reachable in roughly 15 minutes on foot or a short bus ride. (WeAreBunk)

3. B&Bs and small guesthouses in Utrecht

Utrecht has many small B&Bs and apartments, often in historic canal houses. A few centrally located examples include:

B&B Oudegracht 360 (Werfkelder)
Oudegracht
A self-contained 80m² apartment in one of the iconic wharf cellars along the Oudegracht, with its own entrance, kitchen and bathroom. Located in the very heart of the city, within pleasant walking distance of Janskerkhof. (Ontdek Utrecht)

B&B De Witte Leeu
Museum Quarter / Oudegracht
Guesthouse in a medieval wharf cellar on one of Utrecht’s original canals, with views of the Dom Tower and easy access to museums, cafés and restaurants. (Discover Utrecht)

Gastenkamer Gaardbrug-Utrecht
Centre / canals
A spacious apartment right in the historic centre, about 10 minutes on foot from Utrecht Central Station and very close to the Dom and museums. (Gastenkamer Gaardbrug-Utrecht)

You will also find a large number of other B&Bs and apartments in the inner city via general booking platforms (search for “Utrecht city centre”, “Domkwartier”, or “Oudegracht”).

4. Hotels near Utrecht Central Station

If you prefer to be directly next to the station (for example if you are arriving late or leaving early), there are several larger chain hotels within a few minutes’ walk of Utrecht Centraal and still only about 10–15 minutes on foot (or a short bus ride) from Janskerkhof:

  • NH Utrecht – high-rise hotel just next to the Jaarbeurs convention centre, about 10 minutes’ walk from the historic centre. (NH Hotels)
  • Hampton by Hilton Utrecht Central Station – located inside the Hoog Catharijne complex, directly adjacent to the station. (booking.com)
  • Crowne Plaza Utrecht – Central Station – also in Hoog Catharijne, with direct access to the station concourse and shopping mall. (ihg.com)
  • Park Plaza Utrecht – a short walk from the station, with larger rooms and meeting facilities. (Park Plaza Utrecht)

5. Staying outside Utrecht (reachable by train)

For participants who prefer to stay elsewhere in the Netherlands, Utrecht is very well connected by rail. From Utrecht Central Station there are frequent direct trains to cities such as:

  • Amsterdam (approx. 25–30 minutes)
  • Amersfoort (approx. 15–20 minutes)
  • Hilversum (approx. 15–20 minutes)
  • Rotterdam and The Hague (approx. 35–45 minutes)

If you choose to stay in another city, we recommend selecting a hotel close to that city’s main station and planning for a daily train commute to Utrecht Centraal. From Utrecht Centraal you can walk to Janskerkhof in 10–15 minutes or take a short bus ride (several lines stop at the Janskerkhof bus stop).

For a more rural option just outside the city, there are also B&Bs in villages along the river Vecht (e.g. Klein Zuylenburg in Oud-Zuilen), reachable by local bus or bike plus bus from Utrecht. (Discover Utrecht)

Practical tips

  • Book early: April is a popular month for tourism and events in Utrecht.
  • Transport: Utrecht is compact; most of the city centre is walkable. Buses and trams connect the station with other neighbourhoods, and bike rental is widely available.
  • Accessibility: Many central hotels are in historic buildings; if you have specific accessibility needs, please check directly with the accommodation before booking.