The Best Hotels The Netherlands
Maastricht
This cozy city on the Maas is located in the south of the Netherlands. Because it is close to the borders with Belgium and Germany, it is known for its international allure, good shopping, Burgundian dining and beautiful historic squares. The hilly landscape and the small villages around Maastricht are a beautiful area for cycling and walking.
Highlights Maastricht
Vrijthof Area
Beautiful historical square in the old center of Maastricht with churches, a theater and museums. It is a scenic spot to relax on a terrace or have a good dinner.
Basilica of Saint Servatius ( Sint Servaas Basiliek)
At the Vrijthof you’ll find the 6th century Sint Servaas Basiliek, the oldest church in the Netherlands. Its treasury is on the UNESCO heritage list.
Caves / Maastricht Underground
In Maastricht and the surrounding area you can visit huge cave systems, that were built between the 15th and 18th century as a reinforcement of the city's defenses. In WO II the tunnels were used as shelters. You can take tours at different locations and learn everything about its history and secrets.
In the caves at Valkenburg you can even go for cave biking. More info
Sint Servaas Bridge
Cross the Maas via this 13th century stone arch bridge or take a boat trip and see Maastricht from the water.
Basilica of Our Lady (Basiliek van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw)
Impressive Romanesque church dating from the 11th century.
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 7, 6211 HD Maastricht
Bonnefanten Museum
On the east bank of the River Maas you see a remarkable building resembling a rocket ship from the 1950’s. This is the Bonnefanten Museum, a Modern and Contemporary Art Museum that also houses a rich collection of Medieval Works and paintings from Dutch Masters. More Info...​
Mount Saint Peter (Sint Pieters Berg)
South of Maastricht you’ll find the Mount Saint Pieter, a nature area and limestone plateau stretching from the south of Maastricht to Belgium. Under the plateau lies an extensive networks of caves and tunnels that you can visit. On top of the well preserved Fort Sint Pieter (18th century ) you have beautiful views over the surrounding area. For more info about Tours for the caves and the Fort: https://www.exploremaastricht.nl/en/tour/guided-tour-fort-st-pieter
Shopping
You’ll find exclusive boutiques in the Stokstraat area and the area Wyck. The shoppingmalls Mosae Forum and Entre Deux are also worth a visit. On Saturdays there is a large flea market at the Stationsstraat. In the 13th century Gothic Dominican church there is a beautiful bookshop (near the Vrijthof).
Aachen (Germany)
Nice shopping city known for the Aachen Cathedral and the Christmas markets. Near the three-country point, the highest point in the Netherlands where the borders between the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany come together. 53 Minuten by Flixbus from Maastricht.
Liège (Belgium)
Bustling Belgian city on the Maas, for a Belgian beer, tasty chocolate or a Liège Waffle. 30 minutes by train from Maastricht.
Hotels City Center Maastricht
Bouteaque Hotel
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 2, 6211 HD Maastricht
100 - 120 Euro. Boutique hotel in a monumental building with five individually decorated rooms full of art and with a seating area. 300 meters form the Vrijthof and view of the Onze Lieve Vrouwe Basiliek. No restaurant but given the location in the center of the city plenty of dining options nearby.
Maison Haas Hustinx & Spa
Vrijthof 20, 6211 LD Maastricht
From 170 Euro. Situated on the Vrijthof Square, these two historic houses were once the residences of Madame Haas and Monsieur Hustinx and they were running a guesthouse at this location since the 1920’s. There are different types of rooms, all individually designed and spacious, bright and classically chic furnished.
There are rooms and suites with private patio’s, seating area’s, kitchenettes and views over the Vrijthof square. You can pamper yourself in the pool, hammam and sauna off the wellness centre.
Au Lion D’Or
16B Hoogbrugstraat, Wijck, 6221 CR Maastricht
From 110 Euro. Bed and breakfast in an 18th-century townhouse in the trendy neighborhood Wyck ( east-bank of the river Maas). The four rooms are classically furnished and have a seating area and private bathrooms. Enthusiastic reviews about the location (quiet yet nearby the main attractions), the friendly owners and the delicious breakfast.
Maastricht Area
From Maastricht you can take the train or bus to Valkenburg and Voeren in Belgium. There are bus services to the villages in the Geuldal.
It is also fun to cycle. The whole round is 53 km cycling. But of course you can also do smaller stretches. For example, it is less than 14 km from Voeren to Maastricht.
Valkenburg
One of the most popular tourist towns in Limburg and near the three-country point Vaals. Discover the caves, the ruins of the castle, test your luck in the casino or settle down on one of the many terraces.
10 minutes by train from Maastricht
Geuldal and Voerdal
West of Maastricht and on the border with Belgium you'll find a beautiful nature area, with rolling hills and forests and old farms. It is nice to walk or cycle here.
From Maastricht you can reach this area by bus within one hour. You can also cycle it (about 1.5 hours).
Geuldal - Slenaken, Epen and Gulpen
Hotel de Zevende Heerlijkheid - Slenaken
Grensweg 9, 6277 NA Slenaken
90 Euro. Family hotel with rooms with terrace overlooking the hilly countryside. With good restaurant and the hotel has set out its own walking and cycling routes. 40 minutes by bus from Maastricht to Slenaken, a 5 minute walk to the hotel.
Hotel Gerardushoeve - Heijenrath
Landsraderweg 12-14, 6276 PH Heijenrath
100 Euro. Hotel in the hills of Heijenrath, a protected nature area. Comfortable rooms with sitting area and with terrace or balcony. A shuttle bus can take you to the nice restaurant of the hotel. On a clear day you can look out to Belgium and Germany.
Voerdal (Belgium)
Hotel Restaurant The Kings Head Inn - Voeren
Teuven-Dorp 66, 3793 Voeren, Belgium
90 Euros. Family hotel, once an old inn, in the beautifully situated village of Teuven, between rolling hills, meadows and forest. Comfortable rooms, nice breakfast and very helpful owners. With restaurant, garden and terrace.
Vaals
Vaals lies further to the east towards the border with Germany, it is a beautiful area for cycling and walking and near the Vaalserberg, the highest point in the Netherlands and also called the three-country point, because the borders of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany meet here.
Hotel Vallis - Vaals
Maastrichterlaan 23, 6291 EK Vaals, Netherlands
From 75 Euro. Family run hotel in an historical residence in the town of Vaals and a good base to discover the beautiful surroundings. The hotel has 6 rooms, also family rooms, a terrace and a Greek restaurant. Cycle 5 km and you are in the cosy city of Aachen in Germany.
Thorn ( North - Limburg)
Also known as the white village, this historic village was established around 990 and was home to nuns who lived at the Abdijkerk Monastery. When at the end of the 18th century the French occupied the city, they imposed tax on the villagers based on the dimensions of the windows of their houses. So the poor villagers bricked their windows and to hide this they whitewashed their houses, hence the many white houses in Thorn. It's nice to walk through the authentic cobbled streets and many of the nun’s old houses can still be visited today. 50 km north of Maastricht.
Het Kapelhuis - Thorn
Kapel 2, 6017 RB Thorn
From 90 Euro’s. Bed and breakfast in a chapel house from 1676 with 6 rooms with sitting area and private bathroom. With garden and a nice terrace where you can have a drink or enjoy the real Limburg flan. You can also book for dinner. Located just outside the old town of Thorn.
