Parking near Utrechtsestraat

Utrechtsestraat dates back to Amsterdam’s major urban expansion in 1658. The street was built to link Reguliersbreestraat with what was then known as the Utrechtsepoort, the main route out of the city towards Utrecht, from which the street takes its name. The street crosses three of Amsterdam’s most famous canals: the Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht. This creates a unique urban landscape in which bridges, canal-side houses and shop fronts constantly alternate. As you walk along, you are constantly treated to a different view. Every bridge offers a fresh perspective on the canal belt.

What sets the Utrechtsestraat apart from other shopping areas is its human scale. The street is relatively narrow and almost all the buildings have retained their historic dimensions. As a result, the shops feel personal and welcoming. Many businesses have been run by the same families or tradespeople for years. Alongside fashion shops, you’ll find wine specialists, delicatessens, bookshops, interior design shops and unique gift shops. The emphasis is on quality and craftsmanship, not mass production.

Utrechtsestraat has not only a rich architectural history, but also a social and cultural history. Generations of entrepreneurs, residents and visitors have shaped the street. Over the centuries, it has been a shopping street, a residential street and a meeting place for various communities in the city. That long history is still visible in the listed façades, shopfronts and details that can be discovered as you walk along. If you look up, you will see a street that is much older than its modern appearance suggests.

The location of Utrechtsestraat makes it particularly attractive. On one side lies the bustling Rembrandtplein, and on the other, Frederiksplein, home to, amongst other things, De Nederlandsche Bank and De Nieuwe Schatkamer. The canal belt literally forms the backdrop to every stroll down the street. As a result, the street feels like a natural link between Amsterdam’s various facets: historical, cultural, culinary and modern.

Are you visiting Utrechtsestraat in Amsterdam and want to be sure of a parking space? Then simply book your parking space online at Q-Park Prins & Keizer. Would you rather park somewhere else in Amsterdam? Then take a look at our full range of car parks in Amsterdam.

How much does it cost to park near Utrechtsestraat in Amsterdam?

At Q-Park Prins & Keizer, you can park from €37.50 per day. Book your parking space online in advance to be guaranteed a space. You can easily drive in and out using your number plate, so you no longer need to stop at the payment terminal.