Best Boutique Hotels in Belgium

Hotel FRANQ, residing on Kipdorp Street, is a four-star hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant that was named after the previous Belgian currency. The majestic building, a former bank that was built in the Neoclassical style, contains spacious and attractive communal areas that are furnished with comfortable sofas and coffee tables. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen television and a roll-in shower are available in each of the hotel’s thirty-nine rooms. The hotel is within walking distance of the Cathedral of our Lady, the City Hall, the Market Place and the house in which Peter Paul Rubens lived.

Hotel De Witte Lelie, located in Antwerp’s city centre, is one of three high-gabled buildings that line the city’s oldest shopping street. The four-star hotel, built in the seventeenth century, contains the Bronze Bar where guests can unwind among fashionable surroundings and two sitting rooms in which visitors can relax in front of an open fireplace. Each of the ten rooms and suites has a view of the floral courtyard, free Wi-Fi access, a free minibar as well as separate bath and shower facilities. Guests will enjoy the hotel’s welcoming atmosphere, comfortable surroundings and stylish decor.

As the name suggests, this luxurious hotel is located in a former post office and posts rich history that perfectly fits with its setting in the medieval centre of Ghent. Entering 1898 The Post feels a lot like stepping back in time and the old world charm of this establishment is maximised by the charming Cobbler Bar and the abundance of antiques that are scattered throughout the hotel. The Tower Suite is the perfect choice for couples who are on a romantic break as it is tucked in one of the hotel’s octagonal towers and comes complete with a beautiful white marble bathroom.

Guests are treated to a warm welcome and a personalised service at this family-run hotel, which can be found in the Patershol District of Ghent. This large luxury establishment spans two historic buildings and boasts a heated indoor swimming pool. Enjoying a leisurely breakfast on the garden terrace is a real treat, while traditional local dishes are served in the evening. The exclusive double room boasts stunning river views from its picture windows, while the main suite provides an impressive fifty square metres of space for guests to enjoy.