9-Day Belgium Road Trip from Ostend to Nieuwpoort, Tournai, Mons & 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.

We also recommend the best 3-star hotels, like the Ysermonde Fisherman's Cottage. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 58 guests.

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 9-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 Castle Loppem, Huisje van Majutte, Uitkerkse Polders, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Bruges is the amazing Castle Loppem. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 888 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 Uitkerkse Polders. This natura 2000 protected area has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 668 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Tournai is the 3-star Jardin du Marais. This hotel has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 21 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 2-star Un Nid Et Gîte À Tournai. This 2-star hotel has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 21 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Comptoir 17, one of the best restaurants in the city of Tournai. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 700 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Le Zorba as one of the best restaurants in the city of Tournai. Restaurant Le Zorba is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 573 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Tournai is En Cas de Faim. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 206 customers.

After dinner, visit Au Dé Botté, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Tournai. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 343 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Check-in cocktail bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 130 customers.

Alternatively, Barista Bar (Tournai) is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Tournai. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 202 customers.

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

Day 3 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 Pairi Daiza, Parc d'Enghien, Château d'Enghien, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Hainaut is the amazing Pairi Daiza. This attraction is a zoo and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 58,728 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Parc d'Enghien. This castle park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,403 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Hainaut is the outstanding Château d'Enghien. This château has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,556 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Mons is the 3-star 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.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Le Monte Cristo. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars by 165 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 4 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 Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Tournai, Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift, Bois du Cazier, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of Hainaut is Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Tournai. This incredible attraction is a cathedral and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,579 visitors.

Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift 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 1,579 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of Hainaut is Bois du Cazier. This amazing attraction is a coal mine and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,872 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 5 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 Lion's Mound, Rêves Woods, Walibi Belgium, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Nivelles is the amazing Lion's Mound. This attraction is a monument and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,271 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Rêves Woods. This park has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,311 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Nivelles is the outstanding Walibi Belgium. This amusement park has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 25,181 visitors.

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

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

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel 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 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 driving and exploring, we recommend you try Le Bistro - Porte de Hal, one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,790 customers.

Locals also 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 Delirium Café, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Brussels. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,478 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Monk. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

Alternatively, Poechenellekelder is one of the best bars 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.

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One of the best travel destinations in the region of Brussels-Capital is Atomium. This amazing attraction is a history museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 70,009 visitors.

You could also choose to visit Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert in the city of Brussels. Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert is a shopping mall and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 31,054 visitors.

Another of the most popular attractions you could visit in the city of Brussels is Mont des Arts. This stunning attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,528 visitors.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Grand Place in the city of Brussels. Grand Place is a square and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 125,637 visitors.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Le Cirio. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,548 customers. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,331 customers. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,876 customers. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,677 customers. This bar has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

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

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Brussels!

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 St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels, Leopold Park, Bois de la Cambre, and many more.

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

Leopold Park 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 14,777 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!

Day 8 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 Museum of Natural Sciences, Autoworld, Parc du Cinquantenaire, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the city of Brussels is the amazing Museum of Natural Sciences. This attraction is a natural history museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,357 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Autoworld. This automobile museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,912 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Brussels is the outstanding Parc du Cinquantenaire. This urban park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 29,801 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.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Nieuwpoort is the 3-star Ysermonde Fisherman's Cottage. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 58 guests.

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 9 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!