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Comfortable room with stunning rooftop and your own bathroom, balcony and kitchenette
100% solar powered!
Your private rooftop terrace
Welcome to your home away from home!
2 nights minimum stay
What’s On Offer
Stay in a 1900’s town house at the waterside with a private bathroom, kitchenette, balcony and spacious roof terrace with stunning views over the city and De Zilveren Schaats nature area. Enjoy the historic city with the famous Dom Tower and wharf cellars, the nearby Wilhelmina Park, the many excellent restaurants or bars in the area. Alternatively, you can take a swim or step into a rental canoe or motorboat right from our jetty.
The Room
€103 per day low season or €121 high season
Our prices via email or phone are 10% cheaper than via booking sites.
- free high speed Wi-Fi
- free coffee and tea facilities
- air conditioning and heater
- own kitchenette with microwave, minibar, washing machine and dryer
- a comfortable double bed
- black out curtains
- non-smoking room, but smoking is allowed on the balcony attached to your room or on the rooftop terrace.
- own bathroom with shower, wash basin, toilet and free toiletries and towels.
- and of course your private rooftop terrace.
Breakfast
€12,50 per person
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast of eggs, fresh fruit, bread rolls, cereals, fresh orange juice and coffee or tea. Breakfast is available downstairs around 8.00 to 10.30 for €12 per person. If you’re an early bird or day sleeper, we will do our best to accommodate you, as well. If you prefer a gluten free, lactose free, vegetarian or vegan breakfast, please let us know before 3 pm. Alternatively, you can prepare your own breakfast in your private kitchenette or eat out at one of the nearby places.
Utrecht
- Discover the historic city with the famous Dom Tower and Peter's Church with its cloister garden
- Nearby, you'll find the beautiful Wilhelminapark, many excellent restaurants or bars and the Rietveld Schröder House (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- Don't miss out on the Oudegracht, Nieuwe Gracht and Lijngracht. The large amount of wharf cellars on the canals is unique for The Netherlands.
- Feel like shopping? We boast a large indoor mall, the Bijenkorf department store and many pleasant shopping streets
the room
Queen bed
More than just a room
More than just a room
The bed is 200 x 140 cm and has an adaptable mattress developed by Delft University. It has won many awards for best mattress in 2023. Check out the Mattsleeps.com booklet in your night stand on how to adjust the mattress if you like.
More than just a room
More than just a room
More than just a room
We are a family run B&B with one room only. This means we will be there for you if you need us. Yet, we fully respect the privacy of your own room, rooftop terrace and guest bathroom.
Space to work
Sitting corner
Sitting corner
Being in a University city, Rooftop View has drawn a lot of researchers, guest lecturers and students who have worked at this tiny desk with free coffee and tea facilities.
Sitting corner
Sitting corner
Sitting corner
There's a little corner for whatever you're up to and a balcony behind the round rattan chair.
about us
Early 20th century house
Quiet street in residential neigbourhood
200 meters from bus stop
16 restaurants within 1 km
Wide but steep stairs
Unfortunately, we are not wheelchair accessible, but we will help you carry your luggage two floors up.
Live like a local
We (Klaas, Renee, and the children) live here too, but are generally considered friendly.
private bathroom
Shower
Free toiletries
Free toiletries
There's a rain shower, a hand shower with 3 settings and a water saving tap that you can turn further if you really need a thorough soaking.
Free toiletries
Free toiletries
Free toiletries
For environmental reasons, we don't provide the cute single use hotel bottles. We do offer cruelty free shampoo and organic soaps.
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Bathrobes
There's a hairdryer too.
the roof
Lounge set
Rooftop bar
Lounge set
There are blankets in the cupboard to keep you warm and a rechargeable lantern by your bedside that you can take upstairs.
City view
Rooftop bar
Lounge set
The trees from the Wilhelminapark are only a 3 minutes walk away.
Rooftop bar
Rooftop bar
Rooftop bar
Please, bring your own drinks and snacks.
facilities
Kitchenette
Shared washing machine
Shared washing machine
Your kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, electric cooking pots and crockery. Just browse through the cupboard to find something you may wish to use.
Shared washing machine
Shared washing machine
Shared washing machine
There's a washing machine, dryer, drying racks and detergent that you're free to use.
Balcony
Shared washing machine
Balcony
For your quick vitamin D fix just step through your balcony door. There's an ash tray behind the curtain by the way.
the neighbourhood
The Wilhelminapark
The Wilhelminapark
The Wilhelminapark
We're located in Utrecht East, a popular neighbourhood built in the 1900's. The most beautiful park in Utrecht is just 3 walking minutes away.
Restaurants
The Wilhelminapark
The Wilhelminapark
From a snackbar to fine dining. It can all be found within 5 minutes walking distance.
Park Bloeyendael
The Wilhelminapark
Park Bloeyendael
Walk the 350 km Waterliniepad behind Rooftop View or explore by canoe. The story of the military defence line is told by the water, fortresses and bunkers along your way. We’re on the 23 km stretch from Groenekan to Vreeswijk. The embankments where the canons stood can still be seen from our roof.
Book a Room from €103
2 guests per night via email/ phone
€103.00
low season €103
high season €121
extras
Rent a student bike
Rent a student bike
Rent a student bike
When in Utrecht, ride like the Utrechters for €5 per bike per day. Right from your doorstep.
Easy payment
Rent a student bike
Rent a student bike
No cash? No worries. There is a card machine for card or contactless payment.
Rent a canoe for 2
Rent a student bike
Rent a canoe for 2
You can paddle away for €10 per day and explore the canals in the old city or go the other way and enjoy nature. To make life easy, the canoe is in the back garden.
Ratings
Ratings
Ratings
9,8 on Booking.com out of 10
4,9 * on Google out of 5
Our aim
Ratings
Ratings
Whether this is your first visit, or you have been a guest many times, we want your experience to be excellent. We are always available to help with any questions or concerns you may have.
Privately hosted
Privately hosted
Privately hosted
This accommodation is privately hosted. We live in the house and share the same front door and two flights of stairs with you. Yet, you have the guest room, bathroom, kitchenette, balcony and rooftop terrace on the top floor all to yourself. Your key gives you the freedom to come and go as you please. Still, you’re very welcome to jo
This accommodation is privately hosted. We live in the house and share the same front door and two flights of stairs with you. Yet, you have the guest room, bathroom, kitchenette, balcony and rooftop terrace on the top floor all to yourself. Your key gives you the freedom to come and go as you please. Still, you’re very welcome to join us downstairs for a drink, some help if need be or just a chat if you feel like it.
Sustainability
Privately hosted
Privately hosted
All energy in this facility is 100% solar powered. The gas used for cooking is CO2 compensated for. The house has double glazing and the sheets and towels are made of 100% organically grown cotton. Where possible we use eco friendly cleaning detergents. You have the possibility to contribute in keeping our planet healthy by recycling your waste. Thank you for your help.
Rest assured
You’re welcome, no matter who you are or who you love.
We’re part of the LGBTQ+ inclusive travel programme from Booking.com.
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