Maastricht

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Maastricht showing a river or creek, night scenes and a city
Helpoort showing a park as well as a couple
Maastricht showing a river or creek and a bridge
Maastricht showing a bridge, night scenes and modern architecture
Maastricht

Filled with ancient fortifications, historic merchant houses, acclaimed restaurants, shops and student bars, this Dutch river city cherishes the past and celebrates the present. 

Maastricht is the capital of the southern province of Limburg in the Netherlands. The ancient city gained fame as the place where the treaty for the European Union was signed. André Rieu, the world-famous violinist and conductor, studied and held some of his biggest concerts here. Walk the city’s cobblestone streets past old merchant houses, go shopping in the Stokstraat or, if it rains, explore churches, museums, ancient tunnels and caves.

This is a city where “anything goes” coffee shops and an annual carnival get the same attention as the upscale restaurants and religious processions. Join the soft-spoken locals, many of them fun-loving students, in the bars. They say this is “gezellig,” a typical Dutch word for a cosy get-together.

The Maastricht region, which by Dutch standards is considered hilly, had already been inhabited by hunter-gatherer tribes before the Romans settled in the first century B.C. Maastricht’s medieval defence structures, Spanish-style cathedrals and French-inspired love for fine cuisine show the various influences this city has had.

The city is best explored on foot, by bus or bike. Start out in the city centre, just west of the river. Vrijthof is the main square, home to the great Basilica of St. Servatius with its treasury, courtyard and garden. Head southeast to the 13th-century Helpoort, the oldest gate, which is still standing, in the Netherlands. 

Follow the Grote Straat (Big Street) to its end to find the VVV Maastricht, the tourist centre. Join a tour to explore the Fortifications Trail, a labyrinth of over 20,000 subterranean tunnels at the St. Pietersberg Caves, dug under a fort in the city's south. 

Maastricht is strategically located on the Maas River and is 2.5 hours by car from Amsterdam. You can also take the train and even fly there. Once you’ve seen the city, drive or ride out to see the castles or hike in the hills surrounding the city. Just to the southeast you can stand on the exact point where the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium meet.

Where to stay in Maastricht

Basilica of Our Lady featuring a church or cathedral, heritage elements and a garden

Maastricht-Centre Urban District

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Art galleries, churches and theatres highlight some of the noteworthy features of Maastricht-Centre Urban District. Make a stop by Market or Basilica of Our Lady while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Maastricht-Centre Urban District
Basilica of Our Lady showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Binnenstad

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

Unique features of Binnenstad include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Vrijthof or St. Servaas Church while you're exploring the area.

Binnenstad
Centre Ceramique showing street scenes and modern architecture

Wyck

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Unique features of Wyck include the bars and river views. Make a stop by Bonnefanten Museum or Centre Ceramique while you're exploring the area.

Wyck
Helpoort which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Jeker Quarter

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Jeker Quarter include the coffee shops and river views. Make a stop by Natural History Museum or Helpoort while you're exploring the area.

Jeker Quarter
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Sint Maartenspoort

While Sint Maartenspoort isn't home to many top sights, Market and Basilica of Our Lady are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sint Maartenspoort
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Randwijck

4/5(2 area reviews)

Visitors to Randwijck enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Maastricht Exhibition and Congress Centre is worth a stop.

Randwijck
Bastion Hotel Maastricht Centrum
Bastion Hotel Maastricht Centrum
4 out of 5
Boschstraat 27, Maastricht
The price is S$116 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$116
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Maastricht. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great room. Fantastic location not far from center of the city. Helpful and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Bastion Hotel Maastricht Centrum
Novotel Maastricht
Novotel Maastricht
4.5 out of 5
Sibemaweg 10, Maastricht
The price is S$152 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
S$152
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Maastricht. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (847 reviews)
"The staff were GREAT. Reception, Breakfast, cleaning. There is a pool but we didn’t have time, nor the gym. About €13 Uber from town. Interior isn’t modern. It was a good family stay."

Reviewed on 31 May, 2025

Novotel Maastricht
The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa
The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa
2 out of 5
11 Sint Maartenslaan, Maastricht, LI
The price is S$74 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
S$74
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hostel in Maastricht. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Vrijthof and Fair Play Casino ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
"My friend and I both enjoyed our stay at Green Elephant Hostel. Staff were very welcoming and helpful, and our hostel was clean, inviting and offered several on site amenities. It is conveniently located right near the train station as well. I would definitely recommend the hostel for your stay in ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr, 2025

The Green Elephant Hostel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dormio Resort Maastricht
Dormio Resort Maastricht
4 out of 5
Dousbergweg 90, Maastricht
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Maastricht. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Vrijthof and Maastricht International ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (132 reviews)
"Heerlijk verblijf. Prachtig huis met alles aanwezig wat je kan wensen."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

Dormio Resort Maastricht
Urban Residences Maastricht
Urban Residences Maastricht
4 out of 5
Statenstraat 4, Maastricht, Limburg
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Maastricht. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (277 reviews)
"This hotel is amazing, has everything you need for your stay. Close to train and many shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 21 Jun, 2025

Urban Residences Maastricht
Smartflats - L'Orangerie Iv Maastricht
Smartflats - L'Orangerie Iv Maastricht
2.5 out of 5
Kleine Gracht, Maastricht
Stay at this apartment in Maastricht. Popular attractions Vrijthof and Market are located nearby.
3/10 (4 reviews)
"An excellent location but such an awful management and communication. The room was dusty, dirty and smelly. Sticky floor. It is a partly renovated hotel."

Reviewed on 2 Sep, 2024

Smartflats - L'Orangerie Iv Maastricht
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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