Other shops Shopping
An overview of all favourite shops from our students.
Shopping centre Hoog Catharijne
The one-stop shop for everything you need in life.- By Berne + 4
- Studentlife Team: “Apart from a myriad of stores, Hong Catharijne offers a lot of food options together with its convenient location just few minutes’ walk from Utrecht Centraal.”
- Daphne : “ Whenever I need something, I visit Hoog Catharijne because with the wide selection of shops there, I always find what I'm looking for.”
- Berne: “Shopping mall Hoog Catharije is a meeting place for me and my friends, as we have the chance to do some shopping and then enjoy a coffee.”
Ananda
Embrace your spiritual journey at this very unique store in the city centre of Utrecht.- By Thomas + 1
- Lobke: “This is the ultimate store for everyone who loves spiritual matters, but actually also for everyone who doesn't. There is always so much to see, hear, and smell (lots of different types of incense). I always find great gifts here; lucky charms are my favorite.”
- Thomas : “Personally, I don't care for the spiritual items in the store, but I visit Ananda regularly to buy beautiful stones. As gifts for friends and, of course, to expand my own collection of minerals and fossils.”
Board games shop Subcultures
One of the board game shops of Utrecht- By Laura + 2
- Hau : “At Subcultures, you can find fun games to play with your friends. They have a wide selection, so there's something for everyone!”
- Studentlife Team: “Are you in need of a new board game? Subcultures has something for you!”
- Laura : “In addition to the extensive range of games and the expertise of the staff, they also have a fun escape room.”
Plantjesmarkt
The place for plants!- By Milan + 1
- Fayruz : “Flowers always remind me of my mom, hopping from one blossom to another like a little girl finding her happy place. There are so many beautiful flowers and plants on this market. Simply strolling amidst them makes my day better. ”
- Milan: “Although I first ridiculed a friend of mine for her amount of plants, I now have eleven in my room…”
Book shop Broese
One of the biggest bookstores in Utrecht- By Stephan + 2
- Wiktoria: “I always spend hours in Broese, just walking and looking at books. As an international student, I appreciate the wide availability of English books. ”
- Studentlife Team: “International students love visiting Broese due to its large collection of English books. It’s the biggest bookstore in Utrecht which also contains a coffee shop where you can enjoy your reading with a cup of coffee. ”
- Stephan: “The extensive collection of original books ensures that it is always hard not to come out with one or more!”
It's a Present!
Struggling to find the perfect gift? Visit It's a Present!- By Valerie + 2
- Sarthak: “Imagine a store that's just like the Room of Requirement from Harry Potter. You never know what you might find inside, but one thing's for sure: it has something for everyone. ”
- Vito : “Here you can buy nice gifts, gadgets and cards for your friends and family. It is a cozy and colorful shop where you see something new every time you are there.”
- Valerie : “This is where I always come when I need a card because they have 2 entire walls filled with funny cards! There are also many other little things to discover!”
