Ostend Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Ostend, Flemish Region

A visit to the sights with historical relevance in Ostend is probably at the top of your sightseeing itinerary. While you’re here, you can visit the shops and beaches.

Based on our travel expertise, Upstairs Hotel is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features a library and free WiFi. Mercator Floating Museum is a short 12-minute walk away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Rosa Hotel and Hotel Royal Astrid.

Ostend is home to 732 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Ostend is notable for landmarks like Mercator Floating Museum, Fort Napoleon and Grote Post Culture Center. Cultural venues include Mu.ZEE, Ensor Museum and Ostend City Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Casino Kursaal and Ostend Beach.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a place that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Ostend, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Ostend, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.