Best hotels in Kortrijk
Hotel Messeyne
Groeningestraat 17, Kortrijk 8500
This charming hotel retains its traditional features including wooden beams in many of the rooms. Close to plenty of tourist attractions and complete with a spa and fitness center, Hotel Messeyne is ideal for relaxing and enjoying the sights of Kortrijk.
Parkhotel Kortrijk
Stationsplein 2, Kortrijk 8500
Book a room at Parkhotel Kortrijk and explore the nearby tourist attractions such as the Artillery Tower before heading back to the hotel and winding down in the pool.
Hostellerie Klokhof Hotel
Sint-Anna 2, Kortrijk 8500
This family-friendly hotel has a relaxed atmosphere and is great at hosting big events. There are plenty of restaurants nearby to sample the local cuisine and the hotel is also close to many tourist hotspots.
Best restaurants in Kortrijk
Vol-Ver
Watervalstraat 23, Marke, Kortrijk 8510
This fine dining restaurant serves up authentic French and Belgian cuisine in a cozy setting packed with character. Exquisitely presented dishes include Hamachi with cumumber, apple and quince, and pigeon with artichoke, with three- and four-course menus on offer.
Thai Lin
Dolfijnkaai 3, Kortrijk 8500
This Thai restaurant packs a punch with its offerings. It may be a smaller than other restaurants in Kortrijk, but it more than makes up for it with its menu. Book a reservation well in advance to make sure you get a table.
Hula
Wittestraat 2, Heule, Kortrijk 8501
The relaxed atmosphere and delicious food at Hula make it a popular restaurant for locals and tourists alike. The menu includes classics like braised pork cheeks, steak and frites, and karnemelkstampers – buttermilk mash, a homely and hearty local dish served here with cheese and poached eggs.
Best things to do in Kortrijk
Broel Towers
Broelkaai, 8500 Kortrijk
These striking stone towers, linked by a bridge, have stood for over 600 years, and are iconic symbols of the city. Although in the past one tower was part of a castle fortification, and the other was used as a weapons store, today they provide a picturesque backdrop for a peaceful stroll along the riverbank.
Church of Our Lady of Courtrai
Deken Zegerplein 1, 8500 Kortrijk
This medieval church has replicas of the ‘golden spurs’ captured from the French in the 1302 Battle of the Golden Spurs. In the same style of many gothic churches of the time, including its more famous cousin, the Notre Dame in Paris, this beautiful church should be at the top of your itinerary.
Lago Kortrijk Weide
Nelson Mandelaplein 19, Kortrijk 8500
If you’re looking for family-friendly activities in Kortrijk, then look no further than Lago Kortrijk Weide. This local water park boasts an indoor swimming complex with indoor and outdoor pools, water slides and an on-site cafe to keep the whole family entertained.