Hotels in Maastricht Netherlands

Maastricht is the capital of the southernmost province of Limburg in the Netherlands. The ancient city acquired its reputation as the place where the Treaty of the European Union was signed. André Rieu, the world-renowned violinist and director, studied and organized some of his most important concerts in this city. Walk through the cobblestone streets while admiring the old merchants' houses, go shopping on Stokstraat street or, if it rains, visit the churches and museums, as well as the old tunnels and caves of Mount San Pedro.

Maastricht is a city where anything goes: coffee shops and the annual carnival receive the same attention as luxury restaurants and religious processions. Walk the bars to join the locals, most of them, fun and affectionate students. You will always hear them use the term "gezellig", a typical Dutch word, to refer to a pleasant meeting with friends.

The Maastricht region, a mountainous territory compared to the rest of the regions, was already inhabited by hunter-gatherer tribes before the Romans settled in the XNUMXst century BC. The medieval fortifications, the Spanish-style cathedrals and the French-inspired love of good cuisine demonstrate the various influences this city has had.

To explore it, the best option is to do it on foot, by bus or by bicycle. Start your tour in the center of the city, just west of the river. In Vrijthof, the main square, is the magnificent Basilica of San Servando with its treasures, its cloister and its gardens. Then head southeast to Helpoort, the oldest gate in the Netherlands, dating from the 13th century and still standing. 

Continue to the end of the Grote Straat street (big street) to find the VVV Maastricht resort. Join a guided tour to explore the fortifications path, a labyrinth of over 20.000 underground tunnels in the caves of Mount San Pedro dug under a fortress located south of the city. 

The city of Maastricht is strategically located next to the Meuse River and 2,5 hours drive from Amsterdam. To go there, you can take the train or even a flight. When you have finished seeing the city, go by bicycle or car to the castles or walk the hills that surround the city. If you go to the southeast, you can stop at the exact point where Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands come together.

Where to sleep in Maastricht

In a place that attracts as many visits as Maastricht, it is not surprising that this enjoys an excellent hotel offer, ideal for all kinds of tastes and budgets. To check, take a look at the websites, where you can choose between 56 hotels in this interesting location.

Kruisherenhotel Maastricht, located at Kruisherengang 19-23, and Kasteel de Hoogenweerth, located at Hoge Weerd 4, are two magnificent examples of hotels in Maastricht where you will breathe true luxury and elegance. If these do not convince you, you should go for Hotel La Colombe or Hotel de la Bourse, as they tend to delight their guests.