Experience the vibrant city of Maastricht
- Historic city centre with many museums and places of interest
- Enjoy the good life and good food on the friendly Vrijthof
- Only 10 minutes by bicycle from Dormio Hotel De Prins van Oranje
Explore the vibrant city centre and beautiful surroundings of Maastricht during your stay at Dormio Hotel De Prins van Oranje! It only takes 10 minutes by bicycle from our hotel to get to the famous Vrijthof. Admire the many sights, visit interesting museums and enjoy the Limburg hospitality.
Explore the history, art and culture of Maastricht
Maastricht is an attractive historic city, situated in the beautiful South Limburg hills. This bon-vivant city is well-known for its rich history, art and culture. Explore the unique historic buildings while walking through the city centre or admire the city from a boat on the River Maas. Are you an art lover? A visit to Maastricht’s best-known museum is highly recommended! In Bonnefantenmuseum you will find a unique collection of old masters and modern art.
Shopping in the friendly city centre of Maastricht
Would you like to go shopping during your stay in Maastricht? Maastricht has friendly shopping streets with both large stores and local boutiques. The most popular shopping streets in Maastricht are Grote Staat, Wolfstraat, Kleine Staat, Maastricht Brugstraat, Muntstraat, Nieuwstraat and Spilstraat.
Must-visit bookshop in Maastricht
Whether you are a book lover or not, a visit to Boekhandel Dominicanen in Maastricht is highly recommended. This bookshop is in a unique location, in a very old church. You can also enjoy a coffee here.
Climb the iconic church of Maastricht: St Janskerk
A famous landmark in the city centre of Maastricht is the iconic St Janskerk. This Gothic church has a unique, 79-metre high red tower, making it stand out on the Maastricht skyline. You can admire the church’s beautiful interior and climb the characteristic tower!
Enjoy the good life and Limburg hospitality on Vrijthof
Are you a true bon vivant or do you like a busy place with a good atmosphere? Visit the friendly Vrijthof in Maastricht city centre! On this famous square you will find many restaurants and pubs where you can enjoy the good life and experience the famous Limburg hospitality. In the summer in particular, this is a vibrant place with many friendly terraces. In the winter you can sample the typical Limburg Zoervleis here.
Walk across Sint-Pietersberg in Maastricht
One of the best-known hills in the South Limburg landscape is Sint-Pietersberg (Mount Saint Peter). This is a 171-metre-high hill, situated near Maastricht. At the top of Maastricht’s local hill you will find Fort Sint Pieter. In this unique natural environment you can see many plant varieties and animal species, like the eagle owl, which you spot from the special bird hide De Kiekoet. Sint-Pietersberg, which has a number of different walking routes, is a popular destination for many walkers. Follow one of the beautiful routes and end up at the top of Sint-Pieterberg, with its impressive viewpoint.
Experience Maastricht Underground
Do you want to explore all the places of special interest in Maastricht? Make sure to visit the underground cave and tunnel system in Maastricht Underground! These caves, the Mergelgrotten, form the largest underground system of corridors in Europe and consist of the Noord caves, the Zonneberg caves and the caves of Sint-Pietersberg. Did you know that these caves were dug out by hand? Join a guided tour of the caves and find out how the people of Maastricht lived here during the war. An interesting activity for young and old!
Visit ENCI-Groeve in Maastricht
A visit to ENCI-Groeve during your stay in Maastricht is highly recommended. This is a limestone quarry near Sint-Pietersberg, where lime was extracted until 2018. There are several trails here in a beautiful natural area which take you along several places of interest, like the limestone grasslands, the bright blue pond Onder D’n Olifant, Bistro Hoffmanni and lots more! Go to the viewing platform as well and walk through the old corridors.
Book your stay in our four-star hotel in Maastricht
Dormio Hotel De Prins van Oranje in Maastricht is the ideal base for exploring Maastricht. Our hotel is only 10 minutes by bicycle from the vibrant Vrijthof. There is also lots to do near our hotel: the extensive facilities include an indoor swimming-pool, several eating places and a luxury spa and wellness centre.