Where can my dog actually go?
Maastricht's old centre is a wall of no. Every Amrâth, every Vrijthof hotel, and the Kruisherenhotel, which recently stopped taking dogs, all refuse. Château Neercanne and Fitz Roy will feed your dog in the restaurant but won't let it sleep over. Seven hotels made the cut, and they're mostly on the edges, which turns out to suit a dog.
Vaeshartelt is the find. A royal estate in its own park north of the city, dogs allowed in the restaurant, bar and breakfast, a cushion and a snack on arrival. Van der Valk lets dogs into the bar and brasserie and serves you breakfast in the lobby with the dog. NH Maastricht fits its dog rooms with a basket and bowls.
For walks, the Maas riverbank runs the length of the city, Stadspark Maastricht sits just over the Sint Servaas bridge, and the Sint-Pietersberg caves and hill are a short drive for something wilder.
Daisy's picks
Where Daisy would book
01
VaesharteltA king's country estate with a park to walk, dogs in the restaurant and bar, a cushion and a treat in the room. Worth the taxi.
EUR 25
02
Van der Valk Hotel MaastrichtDogs in the bar, the brasserie and on the terrace, breakfast served in the lobby with the dog, and EUR 17.50 a night.
EUR 17.50
03
NH MaastrichtDog rooms with a basket and bowls, dogs welcome in the bar, and the Maas riverbank a short walk.
EUR 25 · max 25 kg
Before you go
What happens when you get there
- Old town hotels
- Nearly every hotel inside the old centre refuses dogs. Book outside the ring and walk in.
- Kruisherenhotel
- Stopped accepting dogs recently despite older listings. Assistance dogs only.
- Restaurants
- Château Neercanne and Fitz Roy welcome dogs in their restaurants even though they won't take them overnight. Vaeshartelt and Van der Valk allow dogs at the table.
- Walks
- The Maas riverbank, Stadspark, the Groene Loper avenue and the Sint-Pietersberg hill all take leashed dogs.
- Fees
- EUR 17.50 at Van der Valk, EUR 25 at NH, Novotel and Vaeshartelt, EUR 45 per stay at Dormio.
- Best walks
- Maas riverbank through the city, Stadspark Maastricht, the Groene Loper green avenue, and the Sint-Pietersberg trails.
- When to go
- April to October. Vaeshartelt's park is best in spring and early autumn.
Dog-friendly hotels in Maastricht
- Daisy Curated
Crowne Plaza Maastricht
Riverfront four-star that takes two dogs of any size
EUR 29 · max kg · 2 dogs
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Dormio Resort Maastricht
Green hilltop resort where dogs join most homes
EUR 45 · max kg · Unknown dogs
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Garner Hotel Maastricht
Green-edge IHG stay taking two mid-size dogs with a fair fee
EUR 25 · max 25 kg · 2 dogs
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NH Maastricht
Big four-star by the MECC with kitted-out dog rooms
EUR 25 · max 25 kg · 2 dogs
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Novotel Maastricht
Family-friendly four-star welcoming dogs with a pet welcome package
EUR 25 · max kg · Unknown dogs
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Vaeshartelt
Historic estate with a big park where dogs roam on-lead
EUR 25 · max kg · 2 dogs
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Van der Valk Hotel Maastricht
Four-star with pool, dog rooms and dogs welcome in the bar
EUR 17.50 · max kg · Unknown dogs
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Questions we get asked
Dogs in Maastricht
Which Maastricht hotels accept dogs?+
Vaeshartelt, Van der Valk, NH Maastricht, Novotel, Garner, Crowne Plaza and Dormio Resort. Most old-town hotels refuse pets.
Does the Kruisherenhotel take dogs?+
No longer. The hotel recently stopped accepting dogs and now admits assistance dogs only.
Can I eat with my dog at Château Neercanne?+
Yes, dogs are welcome in both restaurants at Château Neercanne, but they cannot stay overnight in the suites.
Which Maastricht hotel lets dogs into the restaurant?+
Vaeshartelt allows dogs in its restaurant, bar and breakfast. Van der Valk allows dogs in the bar and brasserie. NH Maastricht allows dogs in the bar area.
Is Maastricht dog friendly?+
The city is, the old-town hotels aren't. Seven hotels take dogs, mostly on the edges, and two of them let dogs into the restaurant.
Where should I stay in Maastricht with a dog?+
Vaeshartelt for the estate and full access. Van der Valk or NH if you want the bar and easy parking. Crowne Plaza for the riverfront.
How much do Maastricht hotels charge for dogs?+
EUR 17.50 at Van der Valk, EUR 25 at NH, Novotel, Garner and Vaeshartelt, EUR 29 at Crowne Plaza, EUR 45 per stay at Dormio.
Research updated 2026-09-08. Policies change, always confirm with the hotel.