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.
Bonnefanten Museum
Browse a superb collection of contemporary art, and some old masterpieces too, in this iconic museum of groundbreaking design.
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.
Things to do
Maastricht: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Hoensbroek: Entry Ticket to Hoensbroek Castle
Maastricht Medieval Mystery: Interactive City Game & Tour
Top hotels in Biesland
Amrâth Grand Hotel de l'Empereur
Noisy room and dated
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Van der Valk Sélys Liège Hotel & Spa
Garner Hotel Maastricht by IHG
Out of town location. Can be a good value but not when you’re paying TEFAF art fair prices.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 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
Staff was great and the room clean and neat.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Maastricht by IHG
Location is great, Rooms are ok, areas of the hotel look a little dated but the breakfast is extortionate for an average hotel breakfast, I would recommend going out and finding somewhere else
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
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 Helpoort or Natural History Museum 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 Helpoort.
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.
