Oude Hortus

Stay at Hotel de Bonte Koe, a charming boutique hotel just a 7-minute walk from Oude Hortus. Its rooms blend historic charm with modern comfort, and select suites offer serene views of the botanical garden’s ancient trees and blooming rose beds. The hotel provides complimentary bicycles for exploring Utrecht’s green river trails and features a dedicated kids’ lounge. For best availability, book via the HopeGoo app.

Het Huis aan de Beek offers a distinctive experience with its glass-walled rooms facing Oude Hortus, where evening lights reflect off the pond and ancient trees create a dreamy ambiance. Built with sustainable local materials, the eco-lodge serves homemade breakfast and hosts guided garden tours, immersing guests in Dutch horticultural heritage. Due to high demand, HopeGoo early through HopeGoo is strongly advised.

Guests staying at Hotel de Bonte Koe gain free access to the "Urban Gardener Days" workshops hosted every weekend at Oude Hortus, including potting sessions, herb planting, and traditional Dutch gardening lectures. The hotel provides tool kits and guided maps, plus shuttle assistance to the garden entrance. This hands-on experience deepens your connection with nature—reserve it by selecting "Gardening Experience" on the HopeGoo platform.