Hotels in Maastricht

Hotels in Maastricht: prices, timing and areas

When to book a stay in Maastricht for less

Maastricht is cheapest in winter. January is usually the bottom of the market, about 60 percent below the summer peak, when tourist traffic dies down. It is dearest in May, when art-fair visitors fill the city and rates rise by more than half against the rest of the year. July can be pricey too, with the André Rieu concerts on the Vrijthof. Unlike many cities, the weekend is the expensive part here: Saturday is the highest, Tuesday the cheapest. Maastricht is booked ahead, as the supply of rooms is limited. For a good price it is worth being ready about three months out, and earlier still for May and the concerts.

What a stay costs by property type

Maastricht is pricier than a typical city of its size, being a popular weekend destination with a limited number of rooms in the historic centre. The cheapest sleep is in a hostel and a few budget places on the edge of the centre; you pay the most in five-star hotels set in former monasteries and townhouses. Below are indicative nightly rates outside the May peak.

Indicative rates for a double room, outside May and concert weekends. In Maastricht the same hotel can differ a lot between a Saturday and a Tuesday, so check the real price for your dates in the search above.

Where a stay costs more and where it is cheaper

Most properties cluster in Binnenstad, the historic centre around the Vrijthof and the Markt. It is the handiest but also the priciest area, as everything is on foot. The second large group is Wyck, on the east bank of the Maas right by the central station, handy if you arrive by train. Quieter and full of character is Jekerkwartier, with its narrow lanes in the south of the old town. It is cheaper further out, in districts such as Heugem or Scharn, from where you reach the Vrijthof by bus or a riverside walk. The city is compact, so a base outside the very centre is still convenient.

Which stay in Maastricht suits whom

• First time in Maastricht. Binnenstad is the easiest base, minutes from the Vrijthof. From here it is a walk to the Basilica of Saint Servatius, the Markt and the main cafes.
• For families. Family rooms in mid-range hotels a little outside the very centre. Close to the Bonnefanten Museum and Maas river cruises, with more space for a reasonable price.
• For couples. Boutique hotels in historic townhouses in the old town and Jekerkwartier. Close in the evening to restaurants, bars and a walk along the city walls.
• Arriving by train. Wyck by the central station, a few minutes on foot across the bridge over the Maas to the centre. Handy without hauling luggage across town.
• With breakfast. Many hotels in the centre include a buffet in the rate, which helps you set off early for sightseeing. Handy if you want the morning museums without the queues.
• With a car. Hotels on the edge and near Maastricht Aachen Airport more often have free parking, which is scarce in the very centre. Good if you explore the area or drive on to Belgium or Germany.

Example hotels in Maastricht with prices

From a hostel with a spa to five stars in a former castle, a few Maastricht names with a from price. Just a starting point, as rates can climb noticeably in May and on concert Saturdays.

From prices for a double room. In Maastricht the same hotel can differ a lot between a Saturday and a Tuesday, so check your exact dates in the search.

When Maastricht is at its most expensive

The highest prices come with the spring art fair, which makes May the most expensive month of the year. Summer adds the André Rieu concerts on the Vrijthof, which fill the city for whole weekends in July. High season runs from late spring to early autumn, when the mild weather suits walks through the old town and cruises on the Maas. The year ends with the Christmas market season, when the centre fills up again. It is calmest and cheapest in January and February, outside weekends.