Holiday homes & rentals in Maastricht

Just across the border from Belgium is the Dutch city of Maastricht. Rent holiday accommodation in Maastricht and cycle around the ancient streets of the old centre, haggle at the weekly flea market and explore the marlstone cave with a guided tour.

What to eat on your holiday in Maastricht

Some Dutch favourites which should be sampled when you visit Maastricht include raw herring with chopped onions and the famous Stroop, or syrup, waffle. Eating out in Maastricht is a semi-formal affair and there are not a great deal of cheap options. Beluga holds two Michelin stars and serves modern European dishes and brews its own beer. Pieke Potloed is a traditional restaurant serving hearty dishes of stews made from age old family recipes in a cosy, welcoming environment.

Experience the culture in Maastricht

The Vrijthof and the Markt are the two main squares in Maastricht's old town and are an excellent starting point for starting your exploration of the town. Here you will find St Servaas Church and St Jan's Cathedral as well as the town hall and the weekly markets. The Bonnefantenmuseum features a range of contemporary artworks by painters such as Rubens, Anthony van Dyck and Jacob Jordaens.

Nightlife in Maastricht

If you are interested in theatre and live performance then go to the Uitbalie in the theatre on the Vrijthofand where you can pick-up some significantly discounted tickets for a range of cultural events. Head to one of the town's two cinemas to catch a film (in English with Dutch subtitles) or relax with a local beer in one of the many old town cafes. Cafe Sjiek is a lovely bar where you can sample some local brews in quaint Dutch surroundings.

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