Biesland
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 enjoy retail therapy 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.
Bonnefanten Museum
Browse a superb collection of contemporary art, and some old masterpieces too, in this iconic museum of groundbreaking design.
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.
Things to do
Hoensbroek: Entry Ticket to Hoensbroek Castle
Escape game in the city of Maastricht, The Alchemist
Maastricht: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Exciting murder mystery - Interactive city walk in Maastricht
Exciting Murder Mystery - Interactive city walk in Valkenburg
Top hotels in Biesland
Amrâth Grand Hotel de l'Empereur
Clean and good location, could do with a bit of modernisation.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Van der Valk Sélys Liège Hotel & Spa
Amazing spa area, ridiculosly comfy bed. Absolutely massive room and the bath was the stuff of legends!
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Garner Hotel Maastricht by IHG
We chose the hotel for proximity to the MECC. Great location, parking isn't included in the price. The lobby was very pleasant and had plenty of seating. The rooms are very dated and need a makeover. TV was very small and only had a couple of channels working. We tried to get some food in the evening ...
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
INNSiDE by Meliá Aachen
Dit was ons tweede verblijf hier. De kamers zijn proper met een goede douche. Gratis minibar wordt dagelijks aangevuld Ideale ligging voor de kerstmarkt. Bovenverdiep voor lekker ontbijt is mooi en met een mooi uitzicht.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Novotel Aachen City
Overall very good, but Breakfast was very basic for the price.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Mercure Hotel Aachen am Dom
We enjoyed our stay at Mercure Hotel Aachen. The room was clean and staff quickly responded to our request for extra pillows (we originally only had one each). All of the staff were friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was good. Not much noise outside considering how busy the Christmas markets were, ...
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Biesland
Kommel Quarter
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Kommel Quarter and you might want to plan a stop by Vrijthof and Dominicanenkerk while you're in the area.
Jeker Quarter
Unique features of Jeker Quarter include the coffeehouses and river views. Make a stop by Natural History Museum or Helpoort while you're exploring the area.
Villapark
While Villapark might 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 theaters 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
Check out the shopping, historic sites, and bars while spending some time in Staten Quarter. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Market or Dominicanenkerk.
