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.
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.
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.
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.
Centre Ceramique
Visit this striking modern building to attend an exhibition, take in a concert, read a book in the Reading Café and learn about Maastricht’s industrial past.
Things to do
Maastricht: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Hoensbroek: Entry Ticket to Hoensbroek Castle
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Maastricht
Maastricht Medieval Mystery: Interactive City Game & Tour
Maastricht Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Biesland
Amrâth Grand Hotel de l'Empereur
Great location and facility
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Van der Valk Sélys Liège Hotel & Spa
the best hotel we stayed in in Europe. it was beautiful. And they had great amenities. would come back to Liège just to stay there again.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Garner Hotel Maastricht by IHG
Convenient location, friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Maastricht City Center
Great location, nice modern hotel
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Novotel Aachen City
Clean but needs some renovation.
Reviewed on 10 May 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
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 Hoge Brug 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 Maastricht Underground and Basilica of Our Lady.
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 Fort St. Pieter or St. Pietersberg Caves.
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.
