It's beautiful centrally located old house where the walls speak at night so if you need a good night's sleep bring some ear plugs.

The staff are so friendly and the Location is fantastic.

Stayed in February 2019

Rooms are not so comfortable, they are cold for my standards. The toilet I could use had no windows, shower needs a bit of renovation

Staff is very friendly and always available for any need

Stayed in February 2019

no elevator, not good(for old) if staying in the 2nd floor. on the otherhand, it's a good exercise going up and down

everything! +welcome drinks!!! +friendly and helpful staff +wifi everywhere +cleanliness (they always clean the room, toilet, shower, kitchen, and changes the beddings every guest) +good kitchen +lockers +lounge +environment friendly (automatic lights, water saver showers) +guests are friendly and observe hostel policies +good location

Stayed in February 2019

The price for a room for one person was a RIP off!

I had a double room for one person. €85 per night. When I arrived, there were NO towels. The shower was terrible! Especially in winter, when you want to have continuous shower. Now where to put clothes! The floor was extremely cold Location was greatZ More what I DIsliked! Perhaps, if one pays €27 per night, with the mimd set thst it is nothing but a HOSTEL, the place is satisfactory. But when you pay €85, you expect some amenities.

Stayed in January 2019

Just a couple of small comments. Shower rooms did not have a dry space, so hard to avoid clothes getting a bit wet. Some pillows contained feathers, so be aware if you are allergic/sensitive. And my 6-bed dorm contained only one small table and one chair, so hard to find anywhere to put anything down (not even a small shelf by each bed).

Very friendly hostel with pleasant bar / lounge/ common room area and nice garden. Excellent central location. Toilets and showers were adequate. Wash room clean and spacious. My dorm bed was very comfortable, though I did get disturbed by noise from the street a couple of times during the night (but what can you expect in a central location).

Stayed in December 2018

Not too much space in the room to store your stuff, and the bed side light didn’t seem to work

Great location. Quiet street but plenty going on on the streets next door. Nice living room and bar area. Hired a bike from the hostel too which was great

Stayed in November 2018

The walls of my room were paper thin and I was kept awake all night by someone, who was obviously ill and was coughing up phlegm - disgusting! Maybe its just Utrecht - or just the Netherlands - but accommodation here seems VERY expensive.

Great Atmosphere & very friendly staff

Stayed in November 2018

This room was fine for a hostel but priced like a hotel room once you add on the breakfast (€95 per night).

Good location, friendly staff, warm room and good music at breakfast.

Stayed in October 2018

Our room felt slightly cramped by the huge roof timbers. I managed to beng my head more than once. And like many Dutch hotels and hostels, the stairs are narrow and steep. Both of these are minor quibbles.

Strowis Hostel is on a quiet side street off Voorstraat, which has a good choice of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. It has a homely feel (I believe it may have once been a family house), a nice garden, and wonderfully friendly staff. The common areas are cosy and pleasant. We felt that we got good value for money.

Stayed in October 2018

The staff was comprised of the loveliest people in the world, extremely helpful and friendly! The property was really nice and clean for a hostel, the common area downstairs had a really chill vibe and great music, the garden was also sublime!

Stayed in September 2018

There is nothing to dislike.

Relaxed hostel with a laid-back atmosphere. Don't go here if you're in a rush or are expecting deluxe treatment. People are nice and friendly. Hostel is fun and adequate.

Stayed in July 2018

Inside the room would be nice the addition of any kind of storage for your clothes, we found just two angers. And just a suggestion, a member of the evening staff was folding the bed sheets in the middle of the communal area, over a table with all the guest around, I think would be better doing this operation in a more appropriate place. Anyway we loved our weekend at the Strowis, these are just constructive criticism 🙂

Great location, friendly staff and the communal area and the garden are great.

Stayed in June 2018

We stayed here twice- at the beginning and end of a 5 week cycling trip. The staff were unfailing friendly and helpful. The lounge and garden were charming. The room was simple but large and comfortable. The bar was great It was simply a lovely place to stay

Stayed in May 2018

Staff were strange. I over heard some staff making unpleasant remarks about guests. Showers were awful, push button type every 20 seconds.

Good location to city. Has a nice back garden to socialise with other guests. Close to interesting parts of city centre. Strange atmosphere.

Stayed in May 2018

A nice friendly place. I stayed only one night and had a long journey. Checking in checking out and the friendly staff made it a good relaxing experience.

Stayed in June 2018

Not clear at all on Booking. com that this is very much a Hostel type of experience, much more clarity is needed to set expectations. A very noisy hotel, starting at 9 PM through 1 AM, and then occasionally at 3 AM and 4 AM. Noisy inside the hotel, considerable street noise.

Only 15 minutes from the train station.

Stayed in April 2018

The bed was uncomfortable: foam mattress with cheap synthetic duvet that was too small for the bed. The facilities were very basic, they didn't even have an iron available, which struck me as strange for a hotel.

The staff are friendly, the communal space is pleasant and options for refreshment is good.

Stayed in April 2018

- It could be great if shower and WC could be separated by a small barrier/cover or wall so that all WC would not get wet -The sheets and pillows could be cleaner

The staff is very friendly and helpful The atmosphere of the hostel is cosy and has a nice cafe where you can rest The garden is really nice

Stayed in March 2018

No wifi in the room (single room), seemed to be a router issue but nobody at the hotel was able to solve it. Walls are paper thin. I could hear my neighbor snore. For ~75€/night that’s very bad cost/benefit.

The staff was very friendly and easy going (though they didn’t help with the wifi issue, see below).

Stayed in March 2018

One of the best places i stayed in. The hostel's vibe matches that of utrecht. Very friendly and helpful staff, beautifly designed, great location.

Stayed in March 2018

Our personal experience: I must say that we had a big issue concerning the heating: the room was unbelievably hot. The radiator was on and even if we had the window opened (it was snowing outside) we didn't manage to cool down the room because we could not turn the heating off. As a consequence, we could not sleep well (also because of the noise of shutting doors of the other guests in the middle of the night - but it's a hostel so I guess you have to know already that it can be noisy). Apparently the heating was on because the roof in the attic was made by wood, it was moulding and the hot temperature is supposed to fix that, but I cannot see how guests can sleep in that tropical room. Plus, when we entered the room, there were two other radiators in the middle of the room and we had to move them because we couldn't even walk(see picture). There was a sign on the door saying that they were working in some rooms, but I'd suggest either to stop renting those rooms or to lower the price and send a message to the guests before they arrive, so it won't be a surprise. The breakfast was ok. Not good for 6.5 euros (which is quite expensive), but we had it for free, so can't complain.

I loved the location and the lowest price in Utrecht for a double bedroom with shared bathroom. The staff tried to help us concerning the heating, did not manage but gave us the breakfast for free because of that :) which is very nice and appreciated. Despite the problem we had, I'D SUGGEST THIS PLACE for one or two nights because being Utrecht it's cheap and the location is perfect!

Stayed in March 2018

Very friendly and attentive staff, who were amazingly good at remembering names, and were really caring. Good location, which is very close to/from Utrecht Central Station for when you have baggage, but not that far from the station if you travel light.

Stayed in February 2018

Great and friendly place for a person willing to share a short and nice stay as I wanted to, can't recommend it enough for the kindness and the location !

Stayed in February 2018

Near to the center of the city. Very good location and also not that far from the train station. The guys from the reception were very nice and helpful.

Stayed in January 2018

The shower room was really cold. There was also a great problem with hot water(

The staff was very enthusiastic and helpful. Also there is a nice lounge zone to spend the evenings. have lunch or to chat with other guests

Stayed in December 2017

We’ve been to the strowis before and once again we weren’t disappointed. It’s friendly, welcoming and honest with a fascinating history and bright decor.

Stayed in January 2018

It was bit noisy next to the street (although it became quiet on time), but maybe the window could be bit more isolated.

Very characteristic stay, excellent personnel, good value for money, the atmosphere was great. Bed was good. I would definitely book this place again, also my ten year old daughter liked it.

Stayed in December 2017

Only one pillow per bed and some where alittle lumpy or really hard but thats personal preference.

Loved the Strowis Hostel, we had a twin room and it was really comfy. Shared bathroom which was very clean and the staff were really helpful and friendly

Stayed in November 2017

Rooms should be soundproofed better. Water in the shower was a bit cold once.

Super nice staff people, long reception opening hours, bar inside the hostel. Cozy rooms and great position in Utrecht! And big beds for tall people ;)

Stayed in November 2017

The shower doesn’t have a curtain and the water finishes on the same floor of the toilet. Not very comfortable.

The receptionist who checked us in was very kind, helpful and funny (when he told us about the night watcher he quoted GOT “Winter is coming”, you are amazing, I wanted to tell you!). The staff in general is friendly and nice. We liked the garden and the breakfast was ok. The location is very good and the value for money is very good.

Stayed in November 2017

- pretty noisy: I woke up several times at night because of noise from outside and slamming doors in the building - my room was very cold at night.

- super nice staff - good coffee - location is very good, bars and cafes are very close, just few minutes to the central shopping area - nice garden - I never saw a hostel that clean. Even my bathroom was cleaner than in most hotels. - wifi stable and fast

Stayed in November 2017

No electrical outlets close to the beds. Noise from the street easily heard through the windows. Staff unfazed by the fact that shower water was cold.

Nice welcome with a warm cup of tea, clean towel and a pleasant conversation. Comfortable bed.

Stayed in October 2017

If I have to be brutally honest the showers could be improved I am definitely not a fan of button showers. But as I said the rest compensates for that.

This hostel is pretty awesome. I have always felt like facilities are not what makes a good hostel rather than the whole "traveler", open minded, nice atmosphere. This place is perfect for that, you might not be in the most modern building in town but you have a nice place to enjoy the company of people from multiple countries, have a nice vegan dinner on sundays and listen to occasional live music. The staff is a 1 million out of 10. I always prefer this kind of hostels rather than big chains where everybody comes and goes and nobody talks to anyone.

Stayed in September 2017

Nothing! I wish I had my private shower n toilet for the price I paid.

1) The staff were wonderful 2) The location was good though 15 min walk to the centraal station 3) They rented bikes 4) There was a verrrry nice lobby and yard where we sat and talked.

Stayed in September 2017

The receptionist was great! He was competent, friendly and always smiling! I really enjoyed staying at Strowis Hotel, even if it was only for a night!

Stayed in August 2017

Bunk bed was old school, not like the newer hostels with comfy sheets or cushions. Very plain in the room, nothing fancy. Tried to use kitchen first night we arrived starving to be told staff were using it from 1-7pm so we sat and waited at this point so hungry until 715pm to eat which put us in a bad mood. Lockers were downstairs three floors away from rooms- very annoying to carry stuff up and down.

Window view onto the street, nice greenery at the back

Stayed in July 2017

pantry is quite dirty, cooking utensils are quite dirty too, the drain is not that working the day we use the pantry, which makes cleaning difficult not close to train station

Very friendly staff, bicycle rental with a reasonable price, clean room, walkable distance to main attractions of Utrecht

Stayed in July 2017

Honestly it was an incredible hostel, but the 6 euro breakfast could have included a bit more - it was rather small.

Strowis Hostel was my favorite Hostel I have ever been to. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind, there is a lovely garden where most guests hang out, and the guests themselves were A+. I loved the city of Utrecht as well! A great Dutch town that has a wonderful energy, food, sites, and nightlife.

Stayed in July 2017

Shower took a bit of time to heat up but was fine after that.

Comfortable and in a good location. Had our own room. Never waited for The shared shower or toilet. Friendly staff and the welcome drink was a bonus! Utrecht is a charming city. Go up Dom Toren.

Stayed in July 2017

I wish I would have stayed here the entire time I was in Utrecht.

I picked this hostel last minute and was very pleased. Dick was extremely nice and helpful and the other guests were great too. I recommend this hostel to anyone.

Stayed in July 2017

If they provide a male and a female toilet in each building that would be perfect. if breakfast is at 7.30 would be perfect

it is a historical building and located in central of the city

Stayed in July 2017

The staff is super friendly and made me feel at home as soon as I got there and during all my stay. It has all the advantages (great location, good and clean facilities, nice garden, kitchen) plus a very nice wamth feeling :D A staff member whose name is Juan told me about the history of the hostel and how the community organized to re-build, set-up, manage and continuously improve this place, which is something they really care for! And one can feel that. If I travel to Utrecht again, I'll stay at their hostel for sure!

Stayed in July 2017

There were not enough outlets near the beds. There are two outlets next to bottom beds, but they are occupied by lights. Would be better with more connections and outlets extended to top beds.

The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in July 2017

Nothing really, the place was great!

Strowis was a great place to stay and affordable! The location to the city center was amazing too! I definitely recommend this place!

Stayed in June 2017

Showers a bit broken and not possible to adjust temperature of the water

Great location, friendly staff, cozy backyard, great to have the possibility to cook in a common kitchen and store food in a fridge

Stayed in June 2017

It has,a beautiful little garden at the back. It is rather calm and relaxing. You can rent bikes for 7€ the whole day there and it is just right in the city center.

Stayed in May 2017

Not 24 hours front desk.

The hotel staff was great, well inform and very polite, the hotel is located a walking distances from many interesting places and museums.

Stayed in May 2017

The staff immediately made sure that I was comfortable, offering a choice of refreshments, and were amicable throughout. Facilities were extremely clean and all public areas appeared well cared for. The location is impossible to beat for the best of Utrecht's center.

Stayed in April 2017

sleeping in a kid bunk bed

Stayed in February 2019

Location is great. Staff is also great.

Stayed in February 2019

Rooms are not really soundproof so you can hear everything

Very friendly staff, excellent location

Stayed in January 2019

Amazing reception by the staff and other travelers including a great Christmas' dinner

Stayed in December 2018

The staff are very helpful, and the building is a beautiful old house, built by monks several hundred years ago.

Stayed in December 2018

Had to change the room because of another guest.

Warm and well located

Stayed in December 2018

The hostel is wonderful, nice atmosphere and remarkable garden. Also super helpful staff, definitely recommended!

Stayed in October 2018

The inevitable steep, narrow Dutch stairs.

Very friendly, helpful staff.

Stayed in October 2018

Our room got a lot of noise and light from the street.

Nice common areas, friendly staff, and a decent location.

Stayed in October 2018

Noise, lots of noise.

good location, very basic accommodations and very noisy.

Stayed in October 2018

relaxed atmosphere. very quiet...

Stayed in October 2018

Very good location, lovely back garden with a tiny pond.

Stayed in October 2018

You can meet new friends there and the bed is very nice.

Stayed in September 2018

Just a bit noisy outside the building in the night ,

Stayed in September 2018

Very friendly staff

Stayed in August 2018

Too noisy at night, because people outside were drinking too loud.I heard everyday is like this.

Reasonable price. Clean enough.

Stayed in August 2018

Everything was great

Very nice staff, cool atmosphere, great location and clean facilities

Stayed in September 2018

Special atmosphere, beautiful old building

Stayed in September 2018

Not a great smell in the shower...room was expensive for a hostel.

Location and lovely garden.

Stayed in July 2018

Flees

Yes There Need to take care off the Flees

Stayed in July 2018

NA

Location, friendly staff

Stayed in June 2018

Close to the centre, comfortable bed in a good size room.

Stayed in June 2018

great location

Stayed in April 2018

Cooking smells

Stayed in May 2018

It's good to have slippers for bath

Stayed in April 2018

All good.

This is a friendly, laid back place in a central location.

Stayed in April 2018

Very noisy with people shouting in the street outside till the early hours.

Central location.

Stayed in April 2018