Where to Stay in Belgium for a First Romantic Getaway? (2026)

For a first trip, Bruges is a must-see; Brussels lets you combine culture and dining; and Ghent offers an excellent balance between charm and vibrancy. If you prefer nature, spend a night in the Ardennes next. At Let's Go My Love, we really enjoy combining a city visit with unique accommodations to discover two sides of Belgium.

Choose Bruges for its canals, narrow streets, and instantly romantic atmosphere. Brussels is livelier, larger, and offers more museums, restaurants, and nightlife. If you have at least 3 days, there’s no need to choose: both cities are easily accessible by train.

Head to the Ardennes, the Hautes Fagnes, or the Walloon countryside. There you’ll find cabins, tiny houses, and unique accommodations—some of which are completely tucked away in nature. A night spent by a wood fire with a private hot tub offers a chance to discover a Belgium that’s very different from the one you’ll find in Brussels or Bruges.

Yes, especially for Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, or Liège, which are very well connected by train. Driving is particularly convenient for getting to the Ardennes and certain off-the-beaten-path destinations in the heart of nature. For a first trip, combining a few days by train with a getaway to the countryside works very well.

Four to five days are enough to combine Brussels, Bruges, or Ghent with a quieter night in the countryside. If you have a week, add the Ardennes or the Hautes Fagnes. Belgium is small: there’s no need to change accommodations every night to experience completely different atmospheres.

Focus first on the experience rather than the number of stars: location, atmosphere, view, bathtub, hot tub, or the unique character of the place. During our visits for Let's Go My Love, we look especially for those little details that make you want to linger rather than just use the room for sleeping.