A quaint little town and municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg, consisting of twelve other charming villages, Bilzen is an ideal destination for those seeking a quiet getaway in the beautiful and historic Belgian countryside. Bilzen municipality’s Rijkhoven Village houses the stunning 16th century moated Alden Biesen Castle, founded by the Teutonic knights, which is used today as a cultural center hosting several important festivals. Bilzen also has a rich musical history where the famous Jazz Bilzen festival, popularly called the ‘mother of all European festivals’, was held till 1981 and was frequented by star performers like Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Aerosmith, AC/DC, and the like. Bilzen is also a great place to set up base to visit the other nearby cities of Limburg Province–Genk, Tongeren, and Hasselt are all within 10-15 km (6.2 to 9.3 mi) from Bilzen. Maastricht, a thriving and cultural city in Netherlands, popular among tourists for its heritage buildings, shopping, and recreation, is also located within 15 km (9.3 mi) from Bilzen. Check out the list of top 10 Airbnb vacation rentals in Bilzen and book today!
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1. Plush holiday apartment in Keiberg
Set in a tranquil countryside in Keiberg yet close to the thriving cities of Maastricht, Hasselt, Bilzen, Liège, and Tongeren, this property offers two holiday apartments based on your requirement. Great for family vacations with the hiking and cycling trails, playground, swimming pool, and sauna close by, both apartments have a private entrance, parking space and beautiful outdoor sitting area on the terrace for enjoying the rural view. The first apartment is more spacious and its 4 bedrooms can accommodate up to 10 guests and has a living room, modern kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. If you are travelling in a smaller group, the second apartment, accommodating up to 5 guests in 2 bedrooms is more suitable for you. Both apartments have amenities like Wi-Fi, TV, a laptop-friendly workspace, and even an indoor fireplace for keeping you warm during the cold winters.
10.76 km (6.7 mi) from Sint Pieter Fort
2. Chalet in Limburg near Maastricht
This holiday home is the perfect answer if you are looking for a home away from home in the woods but in close proximity to the cities of Maastricht, Hasselt, Luik, Genk, and Tongeren. This cozy chalet is located in Chalet Park in Krieckaert, Gellik. It has its own private garden and offers 3 bedrooms, a comfy living room, a kitchen, and facilities like Wi-Fi, cable TV, central heating, and a car and bike shed with charging point for electric bikes. Explore the surrounding forests through the walking trails, go biking, or watch the kids play in the playground–the property is an excellent choice if you are travelling with family and kids.
8.78 km (5.5 mi) from Sint Pieter Fort
3. Cozy holiday home with private garden and breakfast
Located in the countryside amidst wide open fields and yet a 15-minute drive from Maastricht, this clean and tidy holiday home with private entrance is ideal for setting base close to but away from the maddening crowds. Relax in the beautiful private garden resplendent with colorful flora or explore the area on the bikes provided free of cost! This cozy home with bright and cheerful interiors accommodates 2 guests in its room with a double bed and also has a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and sitting area. Apart from amenities like Wi-Fi, cable TV, a laptop-friendly workspace, and free parking on the premises, this holiday home also offers delicious free breakfast!
Lanaken, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium
4.61 km (2.9 mi) from Sint Pieter FortTop guest reviews
Host:
she is a really kind hostthe host is very welcoming and nicemarleen is a very kind hostthank you marleen for being such a great hostmarleen is a great host and the studio is very pretty i'm sure that i'll backLocation:
it is close to maastricht and easy to get toif you have a car its a great place to stay and drive to maastricht (very close)if ever in the neighbourhood then definitely will book againa lovely quiet location and very handy for us as we were visiting our daughterwe stayed one night for a wedding in the neighbourhood it was perfect for thatCleanliness:
the rooms were very clean and the communication inclit is very clean cosy and quietthe house was lovely and clean and marleen had left alot of thoughtful touchesthe apartment is really spacious clean and very nicely furnishedgood clean facility with nice little touches to make your stay enjoyable and pleasantRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
a wonderful large colorful apartment with beautiful serene view off farmland out the backthe room is perfect with a fully equiped bathroom and kitchenthe studio was full of artwork and very comfortablewe also liked the included breakfastwe enjoyed having a functional kitchen to use
4. Holiday house with a sculpture garden (from USD 74)
Looking for a quiet accommodation close to the cultural hub in Maastricht yet away from the din and bustle of the city? Then this red brick two-floor house located a short drive away from Maastricht is perfect for you! A comfortable and independent house with private entrance, the house has a cozy double bed in the bedroom and also an extra bed in the living room. You can avail all the modern facilities like TV, Wi-Fi, free parking, and a fully-equipped kitchen for cooking. When not exploring the city, you can relax in the property’s beautiful garden area decorated with stunning sculptures and with comfy seating area.
Maastricht-Kesselt , Limburg, Belgium
3.77 km (2.4 mi) from Sint Pieter FortSuperhost
Accommodates: 3
Top guest reviews
Host:
frans and lin were fantastic hostsfrans was a kind attentive and helpful hostfrans was very friendly and showed us around the accommodationhe was very helpful in answering our questions and giving us suggestionsthe hosts were very helpful and accommodatingLocation:
quiet relaxing location in small village near maastrichtthe location is perfect - 10 minutes to maastricht and 15 minutes from a shopping outleta short drive to maastricht and tongeren great locationthe location of the house was perfect for uswe will be returning to this location soon thanksCleanliness:
clean and well equippedthe house is spotlessly cleanit is a very quiet neighbourhood and very cleanthe place frans offers is very clean quiet and peacefulhis place was very nice it was very clean furnitures were very uniqueRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the wifi and cable tv were gooda lovely apartment within a secure courtyardwe particularly liked the artistic feel of the courtyard and the apartmentcourtyard outside of the apartment is a beautiful shady and tranquil spaceit is not too far from maastricht and the beds were very comfortable to sleep in
5. Modern country holiday home in Mopertingen (from USD 40)
Experience the tranquility of the Limburg countryside at this clean and modern homestay located in the southern village of Mopertingen. This apartment on the upper floor of the quaint red brick house has 2 spacious sunlit bedrooms and is fitted with a glass shower cabinet in the adjacent bathroom. The kitchen is fully-equipped and breakfast is also available at a small fee. The apartment is kid-friendly and offers baby cot, nursing pillow, and high chair for the table. Enjoy all the modern facilities like Wi-Fi, TV, laptop-friendly workspace, and free parking on premises while you cruise around the beautiful countryside on your bicycle!
Bilzen, Limburg, Belgium
8.03 km (5.0 mi) from Sint Pieter FortAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
she was a great hostlovely couple very kind and attentivethey are extremely friendly and they make you feel at homeshe and nico were extremely friendly and attentivethe hosts were very friendly we would totally stay there again :)Location:
we definitely got a feeling we are their family or at least close friendsit was a great place to stop between maastricht and brusselstotally recommend this placequiet and peaceful place easy for u to get to maastrichtperfect little place to stay for my visit to the areaCleanliness:
very clean / modern / spaciousvery quiet clean and tidythe apartment is very nice and clean bathroom was very cleaneverything was spotlessly clean and there were many nice touchesthe suite was very clean and quietRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
mai has a nice apartmentwe were made to feel very comfortable staying with mai and nicowe had a great stay at mai and nico special personal touch at breakfastthe apartment is fully renewed and allows you for maximum comfort and privacythan i found the most beautiful package with take-a-way breakfast which was prepared for me
6. Cozy chalet near Maastricht
Fancy staying at a peaceful little chalet surrounded by the gorgeous Belgian Limburg woods? This stylish and comfortable cottage is located on a forest park with access to a playground and a restaurant and is conveniently close to Maastricht and Liege as well. Enjoy hiking, cycling, walking along a ‘barefoot path’ attraction, and swimming in the vicinity, marvel at the view of the Hoge Kempen landscape, simply relax with a glass of wine on the front porch, or have a picnic in the beautiful wooded garden surrounding the chalet. The cottage has all modern amenities like Wi-Fi, TV, DVD player, lounge chairs, and also an open kitchen where you can cook while enjoying the view of horses grazing in the meadow. This place is pet-friendly as well, and you can bring your dog on prior request!
Lanaken, Vlaanderen, Belgium
8.73 km (5.5 mi) from Sint Pieter FortAccommodates: 3
Top guest reviews
Host:
brigitte is very helpful with instructions and directionswe recommend this accommodation and the hostsall in all a very nice area to stay in and brigitte is a kind hostgreat place and brigitte is most friendly and helpfulbrigitte was very helpful and easy to reachLocation:
indeed very cozy location beautifully locatedthis is a great place to find peace especially during weekdaysCleanliness:
the kitchen came equipped and the house is relatively cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the chalet is very nice it was equipped with all the necessary kitchen ware which is greatwe had a lovely week in this cozy chalet
7. Delightful 19th-century farmhouse (from USD 91)
If you are looking for a rustic experience in the Belgian countryside, this ecologically renovated farmhouse dating back to 1851 spread over a hectare (2.47 acres) of child-friendly gardens with livestock is perfectly suitable for you! The holiday home exudes comfort with a fitted kitchenette, dining area, guest bathroom, and living room with a TV on the ground floor. It also features 2 cozy bedrooms upstairs with an ensuite bathroom having a glass shower cubicle. Wi-Fi is also available. Hike or cycle around the picture-perfect Haspengouwse Village, the orchards and meadows, take a stroll around the historic castles, or simply rest at ease on the private outdoor patio and covered terrace. This peaceful farmhouse is sure to revitalize your body and soul and create everlasting memories
Hoeselt, Vlaanderen, Belgium
15.46 km (9.7 mi) from Sint Pieter FortAccommodates: 3
Top guest reviews
Host:
the hosts are lovely and gave us excellent tips for the areavery friendly and thoughtful hosts (you are welcome with homemade juice)unique house with quiet surroundings and lovely friendly hoststhe hosts were lovely gave us great tips for excursions which were very nice (even in the rain)amazing hospitality great location nice activities for children in the area kind coupleLocation:
rural and quiet but easily accessible and close to many great sightseeing attractionsgreat place for a relaxing weekend or vacation with kidswe really wanted to stay more at this amazing place and we will definitely recommend it to our friendsgreat place to stay if you want to escape the rush of life for a couple of daysCleanliness:
new and clean bathroomsthe beds were nice clean and softvery well furnished and very cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the view from the dining table is awesome overlooking the big yard sheep/goats and lots of green
8. Romantic chalet in Zutendaal (from USD 117)
Revel in a romantic getaway in Zutendaal near Belgium’s only National Park in this beautiful and cozy wooden chalet that accommodates up to 5 guests in its 2 bedrooms. Alongside exploring the cycling routes on the free-of-charge bicycles offered or going barefoot on the hiking trails, you can also enjoy a heady dose of shopping as well due to the close vicinity to the bustling cities of Hasselt, Genk, Maasmechelen Village, and Maastricht. The chalet offers all modern conveniences like TV, a fully equipped kitchen, free parking on the premises, a private patio, garden, and even a BBQ grill making your stay in the woods comfy and memorable!
Zutendaal, Vlaanderen, Belgium
15.5 km (9.7 mi) from Sint Pieter FortAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
christel is a wonderful host as wellchristel was very helpful and friendlychristel is very nice and thoughtful to prepare baby staff for my one year babyLocation:
super cosy warm and quiet chalet a super place to get away from the busy city lifewe (m-30 w-29 and two dogs) loved this place and like to come backRead more reviewsCleanliness:
the chalet is very comfortable and cleanthe place was very tidy and clean and the space was enough for four adults
9. Comfortable loft apartment in Limburg
Stay in close proximity to Maastricht as well as Alden-Biesen Castle in this comfortable and sunlit loft apartment in Bilzen. The apartment can accommodate up to 6 guests in its 3 bedrooms and has a living room and private roof terrace laid with a grass cover. You can avail facilities like free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a laptop-friendly workspace, free parking on the premises, and a small kitchen. The owners also have a delightful bakery downstairs, thus ensuring breakfast is within easy access!
8.8 km (5.5 mi) from Sint Pieter FortAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
suzanne was an amazing host with excellent hospitalitythe owners are lovely friendly and very helpfulshe was very thoughtful and friendlysuzanne is a great host we got the keys very easilyhosts are very friendly respond very fast to requests and make allmost all wishes possibleLocation:
the location was perfect for usnice place in the middle of a nice villagei recommandcomfortable apartment very close to a cool belgium beer cafea nice place to stay near alden biesen castlewe stayed at suzanne's place for a festival nearby and it was pretty convenientCleanliness:
the place is clean cosy and comfortablerooms bathroom and kitchen are clean and nicethe house was cozy clean and well-equippedsuzanne's apartment was cute clean and smelled heavenly from the bakery smells wafting throughoutgreat location close to maastricht spacious and clean apartment good communication awesome balcony view and lovely bakery downstairsRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the town is lovely and the flat very well set up with its own bathroom kitchen and balconya very nice and cozy apartment in the attic for those who are fit to climb some steep stairs
10. Budget apartment in Hoeselt
Are you travelling by a car and want to stay near yet away from the commotion of the cities? Then this budget apartment located a 2-minute drive from Hoeselt, a city between Hasselt and Maastricht, is perfect for you! Bilzen is also a 4-minute drive away. This apartment is ideal for a base if you want to explore the Alden-Biesen Castle, reachable in 15 minutes on a bicycle, which can be borrowed on request. The apartment offers a cozy couch bed and workspace in the bedroom and shared kitchen, living room, and bathroom. The rooms are basic yet tastefully decorated and sparkling clean with amenities like Wi-Fi, TV, free parking, and free breakfast.
14.55 km (9.1 mi) from Sint Pieter Fort
Rejuvenate your senses in the historic Belgian countryside at Bilzen
Bilzen is an ideal destination for those seeking a tranquil escape into the beautiful and historic Belgian countryside. Whether you are in Bilzen to enjoy the fresh country air or be enraptured by the majestic castles and ancient monuments, be sure to choose the perfect place to stay according to your requirements from our curated list of the best vacation rentals in and around Bilzen.
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