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$108 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
S$108
8 Jul - 9 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! (1,001 reviews)
Visit for Andre Rieu concert
"Overall stay at Bastion was acceptable but was let down by lack of attention to detail i.e. numerous requests for extra towels and toilet rolls. Also TV did not work and at the end of our stay had still not been resolved ( hotel notified 3 times). No kettle in room and again 3 requests before it ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2024

Bastion Hotel Maastricht Centrum
Novotel Maastricht
Novotel Maastricht
4.5 out of 5
Sibemaweg 10, Maastricht
The price is S$155 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
S$155
22 Jul - 23 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! (845 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
Hotel Beaumont
Hotel Beaumont
3.5 out of 5
Lage barakken 10, Maastricht, Zuid-Limburg
The price is S$246 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$246
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Maastricht. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Vrijthof and Fair Play Casino Maastricht ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (566 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a beautiful city! Room was huge, clean and i definitely felt like i got what i had paid for it. Staff was great and helpful. It's also very conveniently located near the Maastricht central train station by only a 5 min walk. (Tip: park at the train station garage)"

Reviewed on 23 Apr, 2025

Hotel Beaumont
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! (131 reviews)
"Overcharged city tax fee..."

Reviewed on 11 Mar, 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 I Maastricht
Smartflats - L'Orangerie I Maastricht
2.5 out of 5
Van Hasseltkade 19A, Maastricht
Stay at this apartment in Maastricht. Popular attractions Vrijthof and Museum of Illusions Maastricht are located nearby.
4/10 (10 reviews)
"Upon arrival the property did not have heat or hot water nor bedding for the second bed and they will not return my emails to try and correct the issue. I left immediately without staying and they will not refund me."

Reviewed on 27 Dec, 2024

Smartflats - L'Orangerie I 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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