13-Day Belgium Road Trip from Ostend to Nieuwpoort, Ghent, Antwerp & Brussels

Your amazing road trip adventure in Belgium begins when you reach the incredible city of Nieuwpoort. There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay.

Alternatively, the best cheap hotel in the city of Nieuwpoort is the Hotel Sandeshoved Zeedijk. This 2-star hotel is rated an average of 3.7 out of 5 stars by 1,966 guests.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the city of Nieuwpoort, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

Nieuwpoort has many popular destinations you can explore.

Nieuwpoort also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 13-day vacation in Belgium!

Day 2 of your road trip through Belgium gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Uitkerkse Polders, Huisje van Majutte, The Zwin, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Bruges is the amazing Uitkerkse Polders. This attraction is a natura 2000 protected area and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 668 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Huisje van Majutte. This building has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,110 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Bruges is the outstanding The Zwin. This park has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,943 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Ghent, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Ghent is the 4-star Ghent Marriott Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,304 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel Ghent Marriott Hotel is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Ghent. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,304 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 918 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Dulle Griet, one of the best restaurants in the city of Ghent. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,103 customers.

Locals also recommend Patrick Foley's as one of the best restaurants in the city of Ghent. Patrick Foley's is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,180 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Ghent is Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,971 customers.

After dinner, visit Dulle Griet, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Ghent. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,103 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Patrick Foley's. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,180 customers.

Alternatively, Trollekelder is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Ghent. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,614 customers.

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Day 3 of your road trip through Belgium gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

One of the best places to visit in the city of Ghent is the amazing Gravensteen. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 21,424 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Museum aan de Stroom in the city of Antwerp for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,987 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Antwerp is the outstanding ZOO Antwerpen. This zoo has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,915 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Antwerp.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Antwerp is the 3-star hotel Ibis Antwerpen Centrum. This hotel has an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars by 1,423 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Van Der Valk Hotel Antwerpen is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Antwerp. This hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,001 guests. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 999 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Billie's, one of the best restaurants in the city of Antwerp. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,257 customers.

Locals also recommend The Jane as one of the best restaurants in the city of Antwerp. The Jane is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,180 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Antwerp is Het Pomphuis. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,574 customers.

After dinner, visit Billie's, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Antwerp. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,257 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Paters Vaetje. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,669 customers.

Alternatively, Dogma is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Antwerp. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 912 customers.

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You’ll have time to visit two of the most popular areas in Belgium on day 4 of your road trip.

One of the best places to explore in the region of Brussels-Capital is Atomium. This excellent attraction is a history museum that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 70,009 visitors.

Another top travel destination we recommend is Elisabeth Park. This amazing park has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,585 visitors.

You could then travel to Grand Place for some unforgettable sightseeing in the city of Brussels. This popular attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 125,637 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in the city of Brussels is St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels. This outstanding church has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 14,777 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Brussels.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Brussels is the 3-star hotel Motel One Brussels. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,226 guests.

Or, you could enjoy a stay at an exclusive 4-star hotel. The Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Brussels. This hotel is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,344 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star hotel Easyhotel Brussels City Centre. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,495 guests.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels, Le Bistro - Porte de Hal. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,790 customers.

Locals recommend Monk as one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels. Monk is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels is The Lobster House. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,528 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Brussels, Delirium Café. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,478 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Monk. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

Poechenellekelder is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Brussels. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,331 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Belgium with a toast!

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Brussels. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Musical Instruments Museum, Parc du Cinquantenaire, Autoworld, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Brussels is Musical Instruments Museum. This incredible attraction is a musical instrument museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,288 visitors.

Parc du Cinquantenaire is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Brussels. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,288 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Brussels is Autoworld. This amazing attraction is an automobile museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,912 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Brussels.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels, like Le Cirio. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,548 customers.

Poechenellekelder is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Brussels. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,331 customers.

Locals enjoy Le Marmiton, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Brussels. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,876 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Brussels, Bar Des Amis. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,677 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Brussels Beer Project // Dansaert Brewery. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

Barbeton is another of the best bars in the city of Brussels. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,044 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Belgium!

On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Brussels. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Train World, Museum of Natural Sciences, Bois de la Cambre, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Brussels is Train World. This incredible attraction is a national museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,811 visitors.

Museum of Natural Sciences is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Brussels. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,811 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Brussels is Bois de la Cambre. This amazing attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,277 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Brussels.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels, like The Blue Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,345 customers.

Brussels Beer Project // Dansaert Brewery is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Brussels. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

Locals enjoy Barbeton, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Brussels. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,044 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Brussels, Churchill's. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 688 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Little Delirium. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.

Green Lab is another of the best bars in the city of Brussels. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 572 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Belgium!

On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Brussels. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Mont des Arts, Choco-Story Brussels, Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Brussels is Mont des Arts. This incredible attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,528 visitors.

Choco-Story Brussels is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Brussels. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,528 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Brussels is Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History. This amazing attraction is a military museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,949 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Brussels.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels, like Le Pêcheur. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

Publico is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Brussels. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 742 customers.

Locals enjoy Comme Chez Soi, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Brussels. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 561 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Brussels, Jardin Rooftop. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 542 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like The Green Man Cocktail bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 306 customers.

La Source Beer co. Is another of the best bars in the city of Brussels. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 281 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Belgium!

On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Brussels. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Musée Magritte Museum, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Place Royale Bruxelles, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Brussels is Musée Magritte Museum. This incredible attraction is a biographical museum and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,723 visitors.

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Brussels. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,723 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Brussels is Place Royale Bruxelles. This amazing attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,727 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Brussels.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels, like Jardin Rooftop. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 542 customers.

La Source Beer co. Is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Brussels. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 281 customers.

Locals enjoy Kings & Queens Cafe, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Brussels. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 270 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Brussels, Kings & Queens Cafe. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 270 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Au Soleil. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 867 customers.

Au Brasseur is another of the best bars in the city of Brussels. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 882 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Belgium!

Day 9 of your road trip through Belgium gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Provincial domain of Hélécine, Walibi Belgium, Rêves Woods, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Nivelles is the amazing Provincial domain of Hélécine. This attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,800 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Walibi Belgium. This amusement park has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 25,181 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Nivelles is the outstanding Rêves Woods. This park has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,311 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Namur, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Namur is the 3-star Ibis Namur Centre. This hotel has an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars by 707 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Chateau De Namur is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Namur. This hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,037 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Best Western New Hotel de Lives Namur. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars by 544 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Attablez Vous, one of the best restaurants in the city of Namur. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 548 customers.

Locals also recommend Barnabeer as one of the best restaurants in the city of Namur. Barnabeer is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,632 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Namur is Château de Namur. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,250 customers.

After dinner, visit Barnabeer, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Namur. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,632 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Vino Vino. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 292 customers.

Alternatively, Boulevard du Rhum is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Namur. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 388 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Belgium!

Day 10 of your road trip through Belgium gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Domain of the Caves of Han, Dinant Citadel, Les Jardins d’Annevoie, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Dinant is the amazing Domain of the Caves of Han. This attraction is a tourist attraction and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,752 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Dinant Citadel.

You could then travel to the amazing Citadel of Namur in the region of Namur for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a citadel and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,118 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Mons.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Mons is the 3-star hotel ibis Mons Centre Gare. This hotel has an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars by 502 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Congres Hotel Van der Valk Mons is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Mons. This hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,048 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Boule de Bleu, one of the best restaurants in the city of Mons. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,001 customers.

Locals also recommend Au Bon Accueil as one of the best restaurants in the city of Mons. Au Bon Accueil is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 730 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Mons is L'Envers. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 560 customers.

After dinner, visit Citizen Fox, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Mons. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,205 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Life is Belgian. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 509 customers.

Alternatively, LE MODJO is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Mons. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 100 customers.

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On day 11 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of Hainaut. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Pairi Daiza, Parc d'Enghien, Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of Hainaut is Pairi Daiza. This incredible attraction is a zoo and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 58,728 visitors.

Parc d'Enghien is another popular attraction you'll visit in the region of Hainaut. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 58,728 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of Hainaut is Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift. This amazing attraction is a boat lift and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,418 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Mons.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Mons, like Twenty Buns. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 553 customers.

Les Gribaumonts is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Mons. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 271 customers.

Locals enjoy Henri, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Mons. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 557 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Mons, Hype Lounge Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 301 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Ô Bar'Hik. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 162 customers.

Golden Coach is another of the best bars in the city of Mons. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 154 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Belgium!

Day 12 of your road trip through Belgium gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Bois du Cazier, Château d'Enghien, Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Tournai, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Hainaut is the amazing Bois du Cazier. This attraction is a coal mine and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,872 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Château d'Enghien. This château has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,556 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Hainaut is the outstanding Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Tournai. This cathedral has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,579 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Nieuwpoort, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 2-star Hotel Sandeshoved Zeedijk. This 2-star hotel has an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars by 1,966 guests.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Belgium!

Day 13 of your road trip in Belgium is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Nieuwpoort before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Your accommodation will also be strategically located for some last-minute shopping in the city of Nieuwpoort before you conclude your short European break.

You’ll then say farewell to Belgium and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of unforgettable experiences in Belgium!