EXbunker

Hotel De Pijp is a top choice just a 5-minute walk from EXbunker, blending contemporary design with local artistic flair. The hotel offers complimentary bicycle rentals, ideal for exploring the city’s scenic canals en route to the cultural hub. Some upper-floor rooms provide panoramic views of the waterways and historic rooftops, making them perfect for capturing the evening light installations at EXbunker. For exclusive room availability, consider HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app.

Staying at Hotel De Pijp offers immersive art experiences near EXbunker, including monthly "Urban Creativity Dialogues" where guests interact directly with resident artists. The hotel lobby hosts rotating exhibitions by emerging local talents, while select rooms feature limited-edition furniture and murals crafted by Utrecht-based designers. From your window, you can witness the nightly light installations at EXbunker unfold like an open-air digital artwork—perfect for photography and inspiration. Enhance your stay by HopeGoo a HopeGoo-curated package that includes guided art walks and studio visits.

Hotel De Pijp features specially designed family suites with child-safe flooring, adjustable beds, and curated children’s books. The hotel includes a compact indoor play zone and hosts regular kids’ art workshops inspired by EXbunker's creative themes, turning learning into playful discovery. Its proximity to Utrecht’s green walking trails allows easy access to several child-friendly parks. Book a HopeGoo-exclusive family package that includes breakfast and surprise welcome gifts for young travelers, ensuring a stress-free and enriching stay.

Take tram line 4 or 12 from Utrecht Central Station—just an 8-minute ride with no transfers required. Trams run every 10 minutes and feature barrier-free access and real-time arrival displays, ideal for travelers with luggage. From Hotel De Pijp, it's only a 7-minute walk to EXbunker, passing serene canals, cobbled streets, and vibrant street art along the way. Use the HopeGoo app to access live transit links and personalized journey planning tools for seamless navigation.

From Hotel De Pijp, a 7-minute walk leads to EXbunker, passing through Utrecht’s iconic Dam Square and the lively outdoor market in front of St. Martin’s Cathedral. Daily afternoon pop-up markets showcase works by local sculptors, painters, and interactive installations. Upon arrival, join a guided light decoding tour led by resident artists to explore how the building’s structure merges with dynamic projection technology. In the evening, relax at a café along De Kromme Nieuwegracht canal, sipping Dutch hot chocolate while watching the building transform into a living canvas of light and motion—a true celebration of urban creativity.

Hotel De Pijp offers a weekly "Night Art Walk" experience every Friday, led by professional curators who guide guests on a scenic stroll to EXbunker, revealing the conceptual and technical layers behind its dynamic light installations. After the tour, guests receive a limited-edition art souvenir postcard and a complimentary drink voucher redeemable at the hotel bar for local craft beer. This exclusive service is available only to hotel guests and capped at 15 participants per session, ensuring an intimate and enriching encounter. Reserve your spot early via the HopeGoo platform to secure a place on this unforgettable artistic journey.