Accomodation & Venue
We warmly welcome EUCARPIA LVC2023 participants from all over the world to come and enjoy our beautiful town of Utrecht.
Accomodation
We recommend booking a hotel near Utrecht Central Station. From the central station, there is a direct tram line to the Utrecht Science Park, the venue where the conference will be held. All participants receive a free public transport pass.
A selection of hotels close to Central Station Utrecht:
- Park Plaza Hotel, Westplein 50, 3531 BL, Utrecht (We have a discount deal for a limited number of rooms at hotel Park Plaza until May 26th: Instructions)
- NH Hotel Utrecht, Jaarbeursplein, 24, 3521 AR Utrecht
- Hampton By Hilton, Boven Catharijnepoort 4, 3511 WN Utrecht
- Crowne Plaza Utrecht - Central Station, Catharijne Esplanade 13, 3511 WK Utrecht
Notification: Please book your hotel soon, as hotels fill up quickly!
About Utrecht
With medieval architecture, Roman treasures, and a bustling atmosphere of restaurants and shops, Utrecht has been ranked in Lonely Planet's top-10 unsung places worldwide. One of the highlights of the city is the 600-year-old Dom Toren, the tallest church tower in the Netherlands, providing stunning views on bright days. The inner-city canals of Utrecht have a distinctive appearance due to their wharves, originally used for storing goods from merchant ships in the 13th century. Nowadays, these former warehouses are home to restaurants, bars, shops, and even nightclubs, creating a unique and vibrant atmosphere. Despite being the fourth-largest city in the Netherlands, with a population of 345,000, the historic city center is easily accessible by foot.
About Utrecht University
Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is the largest and one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands. Over the centuries, the university has contributed to major breakthroughs in science, cementing its position as a leading research university in Europe. The university is located in the heart of the Netherlands, in one of the most competitive regions of Europe, with over 30,000 students, about 8000 employees, and an annual budget of over 900 M€. Its seven faculties, collectively span the entire academic spectrum in teaching and research, except for engineering.
Utrecht University is committed to conducting fundamental and societally driven research across a wide range of disciplines, which inspires multidisciplinary research with academic and industrial partners worldwide. However, the university is also known for its innovative, inclusive, and outstanding education. The university has always been a pioneer of excellent teaching, which is embedded in the Utrecht Educational Model vision. This results in excellent academic outcomes for students, with 45 bachelor's programs and 140 master's programs.
Travel
Utrecht's central location makes it highly accessible to participants from all around the world. Those traveling internationally can conveniently reach the city in just half an hour from Schiphol International Airport, which is situated close to Amsterdam and features numerous flight operators that offer a range of budget options. The airport boasts an impressive 316 direct international destinations, with 135 of them being intercontinental, making it the most well-connected airport on the European continent. Moreover, Utrecht is also easily reachable by train and ferry from various European locations, including Brussels, Paris, Berlin, and London, with the city being just a few hours away. To promote sustainable travel, we encourage our European visitors to choose this mode of transportation. International train options include Thalys, TGV, City Night Line, Intercity Antwerp/Brussels, ICE International and Eurostar.
Utrecht City has efficient bus and tram connections for easy travel. Bus 27 and 28 depart from Utrecht Central Station every 15 minutes and reach Utrecht Science Park in 15 minutes. Tram 21 is a new option that gets you there in 10 minutes. Alternatively, biking takes 20 minutes. Travel planning within the Netherlands can be done accurately through the mobile apps NS and 9292.