Housing in Maastricht
Are you coming to Maastricht and looking for a place to call home? Maastricht University (UM) has partnered with a number of organisations to help you find suitable accommodation. But do yourself a favour and start your search early, so you can begin your studies in a place that is right for you.
Maastricht Housing: your one stop housing shop
Maastricht Housing is the primary housing facilitator for Maastricht University, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, and the Jan van Eyck Academy. Its mission is to streamline the housing search process by connecting you with the UM Guesthouse, housing associations, real estate agents and private property owners, so you can find high-quality, affordable accommodation.
As the central housing hub, Maastricht Housing brings together the available student accommodations into a single, globally accessible platform. You can find a wide selection of short-term and long-term accommodation options that are available immediately. Looking for a furnished or unfurnished room, a studio or apartment? You can find it all on the Maastricht Housing website.
Register with Maastricht Housing
Registering with Maastricht Housing costs €35, which is a one-time fee. You can pay using iDEAL, PayPal, Mastercard, Visa, Bancontact, GiroPay, or International or Sepa bank transfer.
UM Guesthouse: fully furnished rooms and studios
Looking to secure short-term accommodation in Maastricht well ahead of time? Consider the Maastricht University Guesthouse, which offers a selection of fully furnished rooms and studios that have everything you need to begin your stay in Maastricht. By booking early, you can ease your worries about finding a place to live. Plus, you have the flexibility to cancel your reservation up to one month before your arrival.
Discover more about our accommodations and see what’s available by visiting the Maastricht Housing website. Select ‘UM Guesthouse’ in the menu ‘Show offers by’ to see the available rooms and studios.
Start your housing search early
Maastricht is a desirable place to live, but because of that, it has a shortage of affordable housing for students. So start your search for accommodation as early as possible—well before you come to Maastricht. We also recommend reading these tips and warnings about finding housing in Maastricht.
Hospi Housing: stay with a host or host family
Staying with a host or host family with Hospi Housing will provide you with a soft landing in Maastricht. It is the perfect way to connect with the local culture and language. You’ll have your own private room and shared facilities like a kitchen and bathroom.
Hospi Housing works with UM and the Maastricht municipality and has a large network of verified hosts and host families. They can help you connect with the local community and provide you with all the advice you need to make Maastricht feel like home!
Need a check of your rental price or contract?
Huurteam Zuid-Limburg can conduct a check of your rental price or your rental contract if you’re unsure about anything. Once you have a place to live, they can also help you if you encounter any rental issues such as delayed repairs or problems with your landlord. To find out more, take a look at the Huurteam Zuid-Limburg website.