Biesland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Vrijthof
Maastricht’s largest square blends the old and new with ancient churches and airy crypts as well as delightful outdoor cafes and modern 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 this ornate Romanesque church to explore a treasury full of priceless artefacts and a statue that is believed to heal the sick.
St. Servaas Church
Visit the crypt where the fourth-century remains of St. Servaas are buried and see the treasures that lie within this fine Romanesque church.
Bonnefanten Museum
Learn the long history of art in this extensive museum which features spectacular works from the medieval age along with paintings of contemporary masters.
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.
Activities
Maastricht: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Maastricht Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Biesland Hotel Deals
Amrâth Grand Hotel de l'Empereur
Noisy room and dated
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Van der Valk Sélys Liège Hotel & Spa
Some staff were super helpful and others quite rude! The parking info is confusing. Parking is very limited. Bits of the bathroom were broken including the shower head which couldnt be moved to a full shower height
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Garner Hotel Maastricht by IHG
INNSiDE by Meliá Aachen
Great location, great Hotel, great staff
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
B&B Hotel Aachen-City
Housecleaning never came during my 3 days there. The front desk attendants are not often at the desk, so you have to ring the bell
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Van der Valk Hotel Liège Congrès
Nice and big room. Quiet. Good restaurant
Reviewed on 23 Feb 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 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 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.
