Finding a room in Maastricht

Maastricht is burgundian and international: the city attracts students from across Europe to its atmospheric city centre. Almost half of the students are international, so houses are often multilingual. Many rooms sit in monumental buildings in the centre or the trendy Wyck district.

As a southern city, Maastricht has a unique, burgundian atmosphere. The city is known for its coziness, good food and international character. With Maastricht University, the city is home to thousands of students from all over the world.

Student associations

Maastricht has an active association life:

• S.V. Circumflex: One of the largest student associations in Maastricht, known for its active association life
• Tragos: A friendly association with a focus on personal development
• MSRV Saurus: An active association with many social activities

Many hospita houses are connected to one or more associations. The international character of the city creates a diverse mix in student houses.

Student life

Student life in Maastricht is burgundian and international:

• International community: Almost half of the students are international, so houses are often multilingual
• Historic buildings: Many rooms sit in monumental buildings in the centre or the trendy Wyck district
• Burgundian atmosphere: The city is known for its coziness and good food
• Culture: Museums, theaters and cultural events are abundant

Students in Maastricht appreciate the combination of burgundian coziness and an international character. The city offers a unique atmosphere.

Average room price

The average room price in Maastricht ranges from €400 to €600 per month, depending on:

• Location: Rooms in the center or in monumental buildings are often more expensive
• Surface area: Larger rooms (15-20 m²) generally cost more than smaller rooms (10-12 m²)
• Facilities: Rooms with own kitchen, bathroom or balcony are usually more expensive
• Inclusive/exclusive: Some rooms have service costs and utilities included, others don't

For a room of approximately 12-15 m² in a student house, you can count on an average of €450-€500 per month. Maastricht is slightly more expensive than other student cities, but offers unique historic charm.

How do you find rooms in Maastricht with myHospi?

myHospi makes finding a room in Maastricht much easier. Below you'll find a short step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Create a profile

Download the myHospi app and create a complete profile. Add your personal information, interests, association and photos. A complete profile significantly increases your chances.

Step 2: Search and filter

Use the search function to find available rooms in Maastricht. Filter by price, surface area, location and association to quickly find the right rooms.

Step 3: Send your profile

See an interesting house? Send your profile to the house. Adapt your message to the specific house you're responding to, this shows you're really interested.

Step 4: Wait for invitation

If the house is interested, you'll receive an invitation for a hospiteer evening. Via the chat you can ask questions and get more information.

Step 5: Visit the hospiteer evening

During the hospiteer evening you'll meet your potential housemates. Be yourself and show who you are, that works best!

Step 6: Get chosen!

Were you chosen? Congratulations! Via myHospi you can easily stay in touch and finalize the rent.

Tip: Keep your profile up-to-date and respond quickly to new rooms. In Maastricht there's a lot of demand for rooms, so be proactive!