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Sint-Willibrord is a Roman Catholic church of Gothic Revival style. The present building, built between 1875 and 1877, was preceded by a 17th century church and a provisional church dating from 1842.

The Janskerk was founded shortly after 1040. It was one of the five college churches of Utrecht in the Middle Ages (the others were the Dom, the Salvatorkerk, the Pieterskerk church and Maria). The building was restored in 1977-1981.

The Belgian beer café Olivier is a singular space housed in the former Maria Minor Church in Utrecht.

The Sint-Augustinuskerk (St Augustine's Church) was built between 1796 and 1863 in a neoclassical style. The building was designed by Karel Georg Zocher. This was the first major Catholic church built in Utrecht since the restoration of religious freedom in the country.

The Jacobikerk was mentioned for the first time in 1173. The current building was built at the end of the 13th century. The church was enlarged in phases between 1330 and 1460 to accommodate the ever-growing population. The tower was finally built around 1400. In 1580, the church became definitely Protestant.

The Westkerk was one of the four Reformed Protestant churches in Utrecht at the end of the 19th century. In 2008, the church was converted into a hostel, with its main hall now serving as the reception and restaurant.

Residence Church XL is a modern housing space in the former St Jakobus Church. This Catholic church ceased religious activity in 1991.