Your host is Els a chef with a passion for Mediterranean cuisine and the city of Ostend. Her Art Deco bistro, Belle de Jour, is a haven for people who love fresh, healthy and organic food. The restaurant is open from 18.00 every evening except on Mondays and Tuesdays. Make sure you book a few days in advance as it tends to be busy.

Belle de Nuit is a unique proposition: a stylish bistro with four well-appointed guest rooms in the heart of Ostend. Belle de Nuit is a home from home in Ostend. The bed and breakfast combines modern facilities with vintage décor. Free WiFi, queen-size Auping beds and luxurious Reine Pharma soaps beauty products come as standard. All rooms are a generous 40 m2 and feature a seating area and private bathroom.

The handsome 19th-century building is located in the Madridstraat, just 5 minutes from the train station. The beach, shops and bars are all within walking distance: we couldn’t be more central. For culture lovers, we are just minutes from the Kursaal (Casino), the Ensor House (currently closed for restoration) and the Grote Post cultural centre. Also within walking distance is MuZee, our contemporary art museum with wonderful works by Ensor and a dynamic exhibition programme. A ten-minute stroll along the promenade will bring you to KAAP, a cultural venue with a lively programme of literature, music and performance events, and to the Spilliaert House, which is devoted to temporary exhibitions on the Ostend painter. Take note: many of the shops are open on Sundays in Ostend. And don’t forget the city’s amazing array of festivals, culinary events and seasonal celebrations, including the fabulous skating rink and Christmas market during the winter months. Why not make Belle de Nuit your base when visiting the film festival or when TAZ, the annual theatre festival, is taking over the city? We’re just moments from the park and the main stage. Whether you come to eat or sleep – or both – a very warm welcome awaits you.