Returned from 5 days in Belgium.
Accommodation:
Guest house near the action. $40/night.
Scene:
Improved recently. Negotiation possible.
Highlights:
Hidden gem bar found.
Overall: 8.5/10 - Would return.
Happy to answer questions.
Belgium — trip report March 2026
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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17 Mar 2026 at 00:51
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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18 Mar 2026 at 12:13
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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18 Mar 2026 at 20:29
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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19 Mar 2026 at 02:10
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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20 Mar 2026 at 05:43
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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20 Mar 2026 at 11:44
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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21 Mar 2026 at 06:34
I was there in March and prices were great value.
Spent about $131/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $131/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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25 Mar 2026 at 11:03
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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