What Are the Best Bars in Maastricht for Students?

Going to university offers you the opportunity of a lifetime to socialise with new people and make friends. If you’re moving to Maastricht for the first time ahead of Freshers Week, you might be wondering about the nightlife in this beautiful city.

Maastricht has a vibrant nightlife, with a great combination of bars, clubs, traditional pubs and cafés. Whether you want a buzzing night out with live music and dancing, or a chilled pint with friends after lectures, there’s something for everyone!

To help you learn about the must-visit drinking spots, we’ve put together a guide on the top 5 best student bars in Maastricht, including:

The first stop on our tour of the best student bars in Maastricht is the wonderful Café Zondag. If you’re looking for a cosy, chilled place to enjoy a drink with friends, you’ll love the relaxed atmosphere of Café Zondag!

Open every day of the week, Café Zondag is open until 1.30am Sunday-Wednesday, 2am on Thursday and 3am Friday-Saturday! The bar often has events throughout the year, such as live music and themed nights which makes it a fun night out.

They also have a brilliant selection of lunch and snack dishes for you to enjoy as you catch up with friends over a few drinks. Check out our recent blog on the best restaurants in Maastricht to learn about other places you can enjoy a bite to eat in the city.

It takes 12 minutes to walk from Maastricht University to Café Zondag, or just 4 minutes by bike so you can meet your friends after lectures and enjoy a drink or two!

When you move to Maastricht for university, you’ll be looking to have the ultimate student experience. This involves meeting other students and immersing yourself into the lively culture of Maastricht. There truly is no better way to do this than by heading to De Uni.

Created by students for students, De Uni is the ultimate hangout spot on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Fun, entertaining and very popular with students, there’s no one else you’d rather be on a Friday night than at De Uni with your friends! Open between 9.30pm-2am (3am on Fridays), you can meet your friends in another bar before heading here to dance the night away. This will be one of the most popular bars during Freshers Week so it’s a must-visit if you’re wanting to socialise and make friends.

Throughout the year, De Uni hosts a range of events for students, including live music, performances and a whole lot of fun! It only takes 7 minutes to walk from De Uni to Maastricht University, meaning it’s right in the heart of the city.

It’s a fact…you can’t beat a traditional pub! Cosy, lively and filled with lovely locals, a pub is the perfect place to wind down after a busy week of lectures. One of our favourite pubs in Maastricht is Peter’s Irish Pub.

Peter’s Irish Pub is a traditional and authentic Irish Pub in the heart of the city. It’s very spacious and has a buzzing atmosphere, making it ideal for socialising with friends. Peter’s Irish Pub also has a range of brilliant events throughout the year, including:

They also serve a small, but delicious menu of breakfast and lunch pub dishes, such as:

Peter’s Irish Pub is only a 10 minute walk away from the Maastricht University, which means it’s the perfect place to stop with friends between lectures or after a long week of studying!

The next bar on our list of the best student bars in Maastricht is very popular with students and is also a fantastic place to bring family when they visit. For a brilliant night out filled with good drinks, great atmosphere and even better company, visit Café De Bóbbel.

Stylish and classy, it’s one of the best bars in Maastricht if you’re celebrating with friends or treating yourself at the end of exams. They sell a wide range of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks. They even do a couple of cocktails – espresso martini anyone?

They also host events and parties throughout the year so you can start your weekend off in style and party the night away with friends. Plus, Café De Bóbbel also has an extensive food menu so you can tuck into a delicious meal as well if you fancy. Some of the dishes include:

Open every day of the week, you can head out after lectures or make a weekend of it. The best part? Café De Bóbbel is very close to The Meuse River so you can stroll along the river and take in the fresh air and beautiful sights before joining your friends at the bar. To learn more about The Meuse River, check out our blog on the best things to do in Maastricht.

Immersing yourself into the culture of Maastricht is a great way to settle into your new city. One of the most popular traditional Dutch pubs in Maastricht is Café De Twee Heeren.

The pub has a really cosy and authentic atmosphere, the perfect place to relax and unwind with friends. They sell a brilliant selection of drinks, from local beers to spirits and soft drinks. Drink prices are affordable so you don’t need to break the bank to have a great night out!

Café De Twee Heeren also doubles as a bistro, with a very tasty menu. The dishes are relatively fancy so you may choose to enjoy a meal here as a treat or when you’re celebrating with friends and family. Dishes include:

Open every day of the week, whether you come to Café De Twee Heeren for a meal or just drinks, we know you’ll have an amazing time!

Maastricht’s nightlife is versatile, vibrant and great for students. From student-run bars to authentic pubs, you’ll never be left feeling bored or looking for somewhere to go in the evenings! Will you visit Peter’s Irish Pub or De Uni first?

The culture alone is enough to make Maastricht one of the best places in The Netherlands to study, let alone the fantastic study facilities! From fantastic attractions to delicious restaurants, there’s so many things to do in Maastricht.

We are proud to have student accommodation in Maastricht. Our flagship location, Nido Randwyck is modern, spacious and well-equipped to help you live your best student life. From social spaces to study areas, we have it all!

Even if you’re not studying in The Netherlands, you can still become part of the Nido family. We have fantastic locations, including:

Got any questions for us? Get in touch with us today and our Nido Netherlands team will be happy to help.