Eye Hotel - Utrecht

Boutique hotel in a former eye hospital with Green Key certification in central Utrecht

Accommodations

Eye Hotel offers 30 rooms across multiple categories, including Small Double, Standard Double or Twin, Deluxe Double, Family Suite, and Deluxe Family Suite. Each room is equipped with high-quality Morpheus beds, a flat-screen cable TV, and private bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryer. The hotel's design incorporates optician charts, eye-related artwork, and original architectural elements from its history as the Ophthalmic Hospital.

Amenities

Guests can borrow complimentary bicycles directly at Hotel Eye to explore Utrecht's cycling routes and canals. The property provides secure bicycle storage, a shared lounge with free tea and coffee available 24/7, and a 24-hour front desk for luggage storage and private check-in/out. Dry cleaning, laundry, and wine/champagne delivery are available on request.

Location

Hotel Eye Utrecht sits 400 meters from Stadsschouwburg Utrecht and 1 km from Railway Museum, with the Dom Tower reachable within a 10-minute walk. Jaarbeurs Utrecht is 1.2 km away, and Utrecht Central Station is a 12-minute walk, connecting to Schiphol Airport (34 km). The surrounding streets host independent restaurants, cafes, and shops, while the quiet residential location keeps noise low at night.

Dining

A plank breakfast is served daily, featuring scrambled eggs, bacon or smoked salmon, yoghurt, fruit salad, and an assortment of rolls and croissants. The hotel does not serve evening meals, but reception staff provide personalized recommendations for nearby restaurants and bistros. Breakfast must be ordered by the previous evening; no to-go option is available despite advertising.

Family

The Family Suite and Deluxe Family Suite offer spacious layouts with high ceilings and natural light, plus a changing table, cot, and baby bath for infants. Children's books and a comfy reading chair are provided in the suite, and the hotel can arrange a stair gate upon request. Standard rooms also accommodate families, with two single beds pushed together to form a double (140 cm width).

• Location: 10-minute walk from Dom Tower, Railway Museum, and Utrecht Central Station
• Rooms: 30 uniquely decorated rooms with Morpheus beds, optician-themed artwork
• Dining: Plank breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, smoked salmon, fruit salad
• Sustainability: Green Key certification for eco-friendly practices throughout the hotel
• Activities: Complimentary bicycle rental with secure storage for exploring Utrecht