Biesland Travel Guide
Maastricht
Popular places to visit
Vrijthof
Visit Maastricht’s largest square to discover ancient churches and stylish houses overlooking an enticing array of cafés and restaurants.
Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Market during your trip to Maastricht. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
St. Servaas Church
Visit the crypt where the 4th-century remains of St. Servaas are buried and see the treasures that lie within this fine Romanesque church.
Basilica of Our Lady
Visit a statue that is said to have performed miracles and see a chamber full of ancient treasures at this stunning Romanesque church.
Dominicanenkerk
This former church built in the 13th-century has been called the most beautiful bookstore in the world. View its stone vaulted ceilings and otherworldly light to understand why.
Bonnefanten Museum
Browse a superb collection of contemporary art, and some old masterpieces too, in this iconic museum of groundbreaking design.
Things to do
Maastricht: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Hoensbroek: Entry Ticket to Hoensbroek Castle
Maastricht Medieval Mystery: Interactive City Game & Tour
Maastricht Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
MetropolisGo: The Betrayal of Maastricht
Exciting Murder Mystery - Interactive city walk in Valkenburg
Top hotels in Biesland
Amrâth Grand Hotel de l'Empereur
Allthough we didn’t turn on the a/c it didn’t stop making noise all night.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Van der Valk Sélys Liège Hotel & Spa
Fantastic room,great location,Spa very good and staff friendly and helpful, never had breakfast as was room only.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Garner Hotel Maastricht by IHG
Convenient location, friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Novotel Aachen City
Impressed by the kindness, professionalism and proactivity of all the staff! Great breakfast. Clean and big rooms. Very convenient and central location. My second stay here and not the last!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
B&B Hotel Aachen-City
There was a brown insect crawling over my wife’s face ant it wake her up. Upon closer inspection there’s were black spots all over my side on the bed’s sheet. It was just disfigusting.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Van der Valk Hotel Liège Congrès
Other neighbourhoods around Biesland
Kommel Quarter
Visitors to Kommel Quarter appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Vrijthof and Dominicanenkerk might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Jeker Quarter
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.
Villapark
While Villapark may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bonnefanten Museum and Maastricht Underground.
Binnenstad
Unique features of Binnenstad include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Vrijthof or Dominicanenkerk while you're exploring the area.
Sint Pieter
You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Sint Pieter. You might want to make time for a stop at St. Pietersberg Caves or Mount Saint Peter.
Staten Quarter
Shopping, historical sites and bars are some highlights of Staten Quarter. You might stop by Market or Dominicanenkerk while you're in the area.
