The great thing about Ypres in Belgium is that it’s got a great range of hotels. Well, obviously that’s not the only great thing about the city – there’s so much to do as well. Ypres is best known as a World War 1 battleground, and the Menin Gate memorial and the famous Flanders Fields are both a must visit.
Foodies will also enjoy the great restaurants, chocolate fans will love the plethora of artisan stores (with plenty of free samples, to boot), and everyone will enjoy taking in the stunning architecture in the historic city centre. Whatever your budget, whether you prefer the personal service of a cosy boutique hotel, or all the amenities of large hotel; regardless of your taste in decor or whether you prefer to stay in the city centre or on the outskirts of town; like Goldilocks, you’ll be able to find one that’s just right. No matter what’s the reason for your stay in Ypres, we’ll help you find the best hotel for you.
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What are The Best (Luxury) Hotels in Ypres City Center?
1. Ariane Hotel ★★★★ (Top)
Cloth Hall, 6 min. from Ariane Hotel
2. Albion Hotel ★★★ (Good Value)
Grand Market Square, 4 min. from Albion Hotel
3. Hotel O Ieper ★★★ (Affordable)
4. Hotel Kasteelhof ‘T Hooghe ★★★ (Near Ypres)
Tyne Cot Cemetery, 11 min. from Kasteelhof ‘T Hooghe
5. Novotel Ieper Centrum ★★★ (Popular)
Menin Gate, 4 min. from Novotel
6. Best Western Flanders Lodge Hotel ★★★ (Near Ypres)
7. Hotel Nicolas (Affordable)
What are The Best Boutique Hotels in Ypres Belgium?
All of the above hotels are great options. However, if you’re looking specifically for a boutique hotel experience, we’ve selected three of the best for you below:
1. Main Street Hotel ★★★★ (Top)
Grand Market Square, 8 min. from Main Street Hotel
2. B&B La Porte Cochère ★★★ (Top)
Ypres City Centre
3. B&B Yoake (Spa & Wellness Centre)
What are The Best Family Hotels in Ypres?
Travelling with kids in town? You’ll probably be looking for a family friendly hotel. Thankfully Ypres has plenty of those, too! Here are just some of the best:
1. Hotel New Regina ★★★ (Good Value)
Grand Market Square, 1 min. from Hotel New Regina
2. Hotel Ambrosia ★★ (Affordable)
3. Juliette’s B&B ★ (Affordable – Great Value)
Ypres City Centre
Many of the top rated hotels in Ypres are located in the heart of the city centre. That’s because it’s where you’ll find most of Ypres best historical and family friendly attractions. There’s so much history to be found in the city centre, for example, Grote Markt, the central town square. This bustling area is Ypres’ historical centre of trade, and you’ll still find plenty of interesting shops there today. It has recently been redeveloped, but the classic Flemish architecture that so many visitors flock to see has been maintained. The square is home to a traditional market on Saturdays too, and hosts many events thoughout the year, like the Ypres Tattoo, the 24-hour interntational car rally and a special festive market over the Christmas period. Another attraction of Ypres city center is the Cloth Hall. This beautiful medieval buildng was the center of cloth trading in the Middle Ages. Although it was mostly destroyed during the war, it has been beautifully restored to its original condition. There are many great photo opportunities to be had at this picturesque site, including the Belfry tower and Renaissance era Nieuwerck extension. Ypres is also a chocolate lovers paradise, with artisan chocolatiers selling their wares all over the city centre. A box of Belgian chocolate – known the world over to be the best – is the ideal gift to take home for your family and friends.
Best Hotels in Ypres City Centre
- Main Street Hotel – Boutique Hotel
- B&B La Porte Coch̬re РBed and Breakfast
- The Chamberlain – Holiday Home
- Ariane Hotel
What are the Top Hotels near Menin Gate?
The Menin Gate in the centre of Ypres has a long history. Originally it was part of the fortifications around the city, designed to keep its residents safe from attack. It also served as a crossing point over the moat, along the road to the town of Menin. However, since 1914 it has since taken on a far greater significance, as it was here, duing the Great War, that thousands of soldiers passed through on their way to the Ypres Salient, a vital part of the Western Front. Many of those troops would never return home. Now the site is home to one of the most beautiful and most resonant World War One memorials. Designed by the architect Sir Reginal Blomfeld in the classic Roman triumphal style, it was at the inaugration ceremony in 1927 that the Last Post was first played at the gate by buglars from the Somerset Light Infantry. This tradition has held fast, and come rain or shine the song is played by buglars every night at 8pm. It is a truly emotional experience to hear the buglars playing, as you read the names of the some 55,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers who died on the battlefield engraved into the Portland Stone walls. The final resting places of these men is not known; the Menin Gate therefore, serves as their tombstone and memorial.
Top Accommodation near Menin Gate
- Hotel O Ieper
- Menin Gate House – Apartment
- B&B Jacob20 – Bed and Breakfast
What’s the Top Accommodation near Flanders Field?
Flanders Fields was the scene of much of the conflict in Belgium during World War One. It is here that one million soldiers from more than 50 countries wither died or disappeared between 1914 and 1918. Lest we ever forget, Flanders Fields is now dedicated to those fallen soldiers, the home of many important cemetaries and memorials where you can come to pay your respects. The Trench of Death museum recalls the history of the infamous trenches of World War One. There are contemporary photos and film footage of the fighting in the trenches and personal stories told by soldiers on both sides. It is haunting and touching. The In Flanders Fields Museum, named after the famous war time poem, tells the entire story of the war as it happened in the area. Visitors to the museum will be granted entry to the Belfry, from where they can look down over the city, and the battlefields that still surround it, although all is peacful there now. There are also many cemeteries in the Flanders Fields area where you can pay tribute. Tyne Cot Cemetary is probably the most famous, and as the resting place of nearly 12,000 fallen British soldiers, it’s the biggest cemetary in the world for the victims of any war. Many nationalities came to fight in Flanders fields though; you can also visit an American cemetary, two German cemetaries and many others in the area. It is not morbid, to visit these places, but a worthwhile tribute, and a lesson that we must continue to learn from.
Best Hotels near In Flanders Field Museum
- Les delices de Rose – Bed and Breakfast
- Hotel New Regina
- Holiday Home Ieper Market Square – Holiday Home
