Belgium

We cover Belgium the way we cover everywhere else: first-hand, critical and selective. These are the hotels, restaurants and cities we've tested across Flanders and the coast. If something isn't here, we either haven't been or it didn't make the cut. 

Things to do in Antwerpen

Antwerp: 120.000 old books, 16th-century alleyways and Michelin tables

It is a city that blends history, architecture, and great cuisine. To help you discover the very best it has to offer, we’ve gathered our top insider tips so you can experience Antwerp like a local.

Antwerp city guide

Botanic Sanctuary. This five-star superior hotel blends historical elements with multiple dining options and a great spa.

Botanic Sanctuary Antwerpen

Read about our experience at Botanic Sanctuary. This five-star superior hotel blends historical elements with multiple dining options and a great spa.

The Antwerp region, our 2026 restaurant shortlist

Good restaurants reward patience, and the Antwerp region has more of them than the city limits suggest.

Flanders and the coast

Hotel Amaryllis and Veurne A quiet, refined weekend in Veurne, based at an 18th-century townhouse with real character.

Hotel Amaryllis and Veurne

A quiet, refined weekend in Veurne, based at an 18th-century townhouse with real character.

Re-discover Ypres and Hotel St-Georges IV A return to historic Ieper, and a new-to-us hotel worth the trip.

Re-discover Ypres and Hotel St-Georges IV

A return to historic Ieper, and a new-to-us hotel worth the trip.