Maastricht Convention Bureau
Welcome to Maastricht, the city where medieval alleys, romantic squares, and Dutch traditions unite. Located “in the heart of Europe” with Germany to the east and Belgium to the west, this historical city offers international appeal with a focus on innovation, science, and world class venues.
The Maastricht Convention Bureau (MCB) is here to help with all of the organizational and content-related aspects of your event, and at no cost. By connecting you to the best partners in the region, they ensure you can do business more efficiently. Other services offered by the MCB include: Financial support; Marketing Support and Bid Development; Hospitality and Travel Services; and Legacy Support.
Accessibility
Maastricht is centrally located in Europe and is easily accessible by train, car, and plane. There are three international airports within the vicinity of Maastricht: Brussels, Düsseldorf, and Amsterdam. In just a one hour drive from Brussels or Düsseldorf, you’ll be at your hotel’s doorstep! A direct train ride can take you from Amsterdam to lovely Maastricht.
Find all of the city’s highlights within the compact city center, including the state of the art conference center located within walking distance.
Visit the “Go to Maastricht” website to comfortably find your way to Maastricht.
Accommodation
With close to 6,000 hotel rooms in and around Maastricht, this stunning city offers accommodation options just as breathtaking as their surroundings. This beautiful city is full of hotels that offer a mixture of historic charm and boutique design. You’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for, whether it’s a room in the lively city center or a charming villa in the quiet part of town.
Maastricht offers hotels in every price range. From fairly priced, comfortable two-star stays to luxurious five star hotels, you’ll find just what you need. All of this is within walking distance from the congress center, so you can spend more time exploring the city, meeting new colleagues, and enjoying social events.
Venues
The award winning Maastricht Exhibition and Conference Centre (MECC) is the go to location to host a conference. With 55 breakout rooms featuring natural lighting, three multifunctional floors, two auditoria with up to 1,700 seats, and all spaces located a 1-minute walk from each other, you will be awed by the MECC’s versatility.
Other amenities of the MECC include:
Total capacity of 5,000 participants
Up to 4 conferences can be held simultaneously
Multifunctional Expo Foyer of 2,500 sqm and up to 2,000 seats
30,000 sqm of exhibition space divided over 3 halls which can be connected
For a more historical yet timeless touch, host a conference in one of the countless landmarks, castles, and palaces in Maastricht that have been carefully repurposed as museums, restaurants, hotels, and unique meeting venues. You can even host an event on the water, such as a boat trip down the river Meuse. Maastricht has all sorts of unique venues waiting for you!
