Maastricht is a town in the Netherlands, set on both banks of the Meuse River. It is the capital of the province of Limburg.
One of the town's great attractions is the main square, which is where the town's 16th-century basilica, dedicated to St Servatius, is found.
Maastricht gained fame when, in the 1990s, the Treaty on European Union was signed here and so it is often given the name of the town, and called the Maastricht Treaty.
One of the city's finest architectural monuments is the Saint Servatius bridge. This important bridge is the oldest in the Netherlands, dating from the 12th century. As an important river crossing, it initially gave the town the prosperity that it still has.
If you enjoy cultural and artistic activities then some good places to see are: the Bonnefanten Museum, which has an excellent archaeological collection; the Natural History Museum; and the old residence of the Dukes of Brabant, known as the Spaans Gouvernement Museum.
You can also see the city walls, sections of which date back to 1229, including the city entrance known as the ""Gate of Hell"" or Helpoort. It is a lovely, leafy area that is ideal for a stroll.
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NH Maastricht
Maastricht, Maastricht
Reviews : 4.2 / 5
The comfortable hotel comprises a total of 275 rooms spread over 5 floors. Facilities of this modern hotel include a reception, a bar and a conference room. There is also an à la carte restaurant on offer.
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Bastion Maastricht
Maastricht, Maastricht
Reviews : 3.7 / 5
This completely renovated hotel consists of 123 deluxe rooms spread over 10 floors. Amongst the hotel's facilities count a foyer with 24-hour reception and a safe for guests' valuables, lifts, a library as well as complimentary WLAN. In addition, facilities include a bar and a restaurant. Furthermore, the hotel offers a laundry service, a wake-up call service, as well as use of a fax machine and photocopier. In addition, a car park is available for an added fee.
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Design Hotel Maastricht - Hampshire Eden
Maastricht, Maastricht
Reviews : 3.3 / 5
Opened in 2000, this hotel comprises a total of 73 rooms spread over 4 floors. Guests are invited to make use of the garden to relax and feel their stress melt away. Guests are welcomed in the inviting foyer with 24-hour reception desk, a cloakroom and lifts. There is also a café, shops, a bar in the lobby, a refined sandwich bar and an à la carte restaurant, where guest can sample culinary delights. There is also a conference room for meetings and banqueting and a public Internet terminal. Room, laundry and medical services complete the offerings. There is also a bicycle storage room, a florist and a shady terrace. Those arriving by car may make use of the hotel car park.
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The quiet atmosphere and the out-of-centre location were very relaxing. 