Westhoek
Travel Guide





Visit Westhoek
Where to stay in Westhoek

Historical Center Bruges
Travelers to Historical Center Bruges praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Historium and Choco-Story Museum.

Bruges Center
Bruges Center is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Choco-Story Museum and Historium.

Ostend City Centre
Travelers come to Ostend City Centre for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Ostend Beach and Casino Kursaal while you're in town.

Steenstraat Quarter
If you're spending some time in Steenstraat Quarter, Bruges Christmas Market and Bruges Market Square are top sights worth seeing.

Zeebrugge
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Zeebrugge. You might want to make time for a stop at Zeebrugge Harbour or Knokke-Heist Beach.

Burg Quarter
If you're spending some time in Burg Quarter, Choco-Story Museum and Historium are top sights worth seeing.

Martin's Brugge
A few steps from the main square and shopping streets. Also river cruise just around the corner. Plenty of restaurants to choose from . Just be aware that almost all meals come with chips/fries and vegetables and potatoes are almost impossible to find.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Novotel Brugge Centrum
Rooms were clean. Lobby was really nice. Staff was so friendly and helpful
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Boutique Hotel Sablon by CW Hotel Collection
Yes in both cases
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Holiday Suites Zeebrugge

Dukes’ Apartments Grand Place – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
The apartment was very clean and large and in a great location, near shops and central market. The staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Comfortable apartment, close to downtown and train station
The entire experience was incredible! The walk to town was beautiful, the place itself was gorgeous, and we could not have asked for better hosts!! They were so kind and communicated wonderfully, my group and I had a fantastic time!
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Popular places to visit

Plopsaland De Panne
Bring the family to Plopsaland De Panne and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Adinkerke. Wander the waterfront in this quaint area.

Bruges Market Square
The historical heart of Bruges is framed by guild buildings and the Provincial Court. Presiding over the square is the imposing Belfort.

Bruges Christmas Market
During your trip to Bruges, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Bruges Christmas Market. Discover the area's stunning cathedral, or seek out its local tours.

Menin Gate Memorial
Pay your respects to missing World War I heroes, the fallen soldiers whose bodies were never recovered from the battlefields of Ypres.

Ostend Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Ostend Beach during your travels in Ostend? Make time to visit the shops and monuments while you're in the area.

Ypres Market Square
Browse market stalls for fish, clothes and souvenirs, and visit medieval buildings that were rescued from the rubble of World War I.




