Maastricht on a backpacker budget
Maastricht costs a backpacker about €58 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€58per day
€24dorm bed
€67twin room
€82day all-in
What to see
Bookshop church, marl caves, old town.
Eating
Vlaai and lunch €11.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Stayokay Maastricht | hostel | 0.9 km |
| The Green Elephant | hostel | 0.9 km |
| M-building | guest house | 1.5 km |
| Hotel Du Casque | hotel | 0.1 km |
| Saillant Hotel Maastricht | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| De Biomarkt | market | 0.7 km |
| Mensa Academica | market | 2.4 km |
| Foodcourt Maastricht | market | 3.1 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| ZOL Ziekenhuis Oost Limburg Campus Sint-Barb | 7.9 km |
Next stops on the network
DüsseldorfGermany · 87 km
CologneGermany · 90 km
BrusselsBelgium · 94 km
AntwerpBelgium · 99 km
TrierGermany · 139 km
GhentBelgium · 140 km
UtrechtNetherlands · 143 km
RotterdamNetherlands · 146 km
Common questions
How much does Maastricht cost per day?
Budget about €58 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €24, a twin room about €67, and a small guesthouse room about €90. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Maastricht?
Bookshop church, marl caves, old town.
Where do you eat cheaply in Maastricht?
Vlaai and lunch €11.
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