Budget Hostels from RM227

Our guests like these places to stay in the surrounding area, and they may have reasonable prices: Amrâth Grand Hotel de l’Empereur - 17.4 mi (28 km) from the heart of Alken. Located within a 10-minute walk of Vrijthof. You can take advantage of free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and air conditioning at this hotel. Amrâth Hotel DuCasque - 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from the heart of Alken. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Maastricht (ZYT-Maastricht Train Station) and Maastricht Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar at this hostel.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Alken is 831 mm.

Get out into nature with places such as Japanese Garden, Vinne Zoutleeuw Provincial Park and Hoge Kempen National Park. Cultural attractions include Openluchtmuseum Bokrijk, Bokrijk Open Air Museum and C-mine Cultural Centre. Locals like to shop at Hasselt Market Square and Tongeren Flea Market.

Keep this information about transit options in Alken in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Liege (LGG), 17.4 mi (28 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Maastricht (MST-Maastricht - Aachen), which is 20.3 mi (32.6 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to make use of public transport. If you’re looking to see more of the area, make your way to Alken Station to catch a train.