Tips for Ghent, Antwerp and Leuven
One of the first tips for Ghent, Antwerp and Leuven, is if you arrive at Brussels Charleroi Airport or you have the departure of your flight from this airport and the schedules are out of the ordinary, the best option is to opt for the shuttle that makes the tour in 1 hour.
If you take out the tickets through the internet it has a slightly lower price than at the airport ticket offices.
In Ghent You can't miss wandering at night. It is one of the most impressive cities we have ever seen.
Follow this Ghent route in one day and complete this list of places to visit in Ghent essential, so you don't miss anything.
Follow this route from Antwerp in one day and complete this list of places to visit in Antwerp essential, so you don't miss anything.
Whenever you can, choose a hotel in Ghent Central enough to be able to go to the Muelle de las Hierbas area and surroundings at any time and to be able to walk its streets at night, one of the most beautiful hours this city has.
If there is something important in any trip, it is to make it safe. For that nothing better than doing it with good travel insurance.
We always travel insured with Mondo, with whom we carry a totally adequate insurance to the needs that we will have on the trip.
The hiring process is very easy and intuitive and also, just for being a reader of Street Travelers, you have a 5% discount.
Remember that in order not to pay commissions and always have the current change we recommend you use the N26 card to pay and the Bnext and Revolut cards to get money at the ATMs. They are the ones we use, They are free and will save you a lot.
You can find more information in this article about the best cards to travel without commissions.
In Belgium, in the train stations, on most occasions, you will find the names of the cities in Belgian, not in English.
For example: Leuven you will find it written as Leuven. Brussels Midi is Brussels Midi Zuid ...
It's something to keep in mind, especially when it comes to getting tickets at the vending machines and when getting off at the right station 😉
If you plan to visit Brussels, follow the list of 50 things to see and do in Brussels, do one of the 5 best tours and excursions in Brussels, complete the 10 essential places to visit in Brussels and the 10 essential places to visit in Leuven.
Restaurants for Ghent, Antwerp and Leuven
A restaurant in Ghent "Out of the ordinary" is the Amadeus.
In it you have the option of eating a la carte or simply ordering ribs. And from there ... eat all that you want or you can! And all for a price more than affordable.
We pay just over 30 euros for a plate of ribs, a letter and 3 drinks.
Ribs at Amadeus Restaurant in Ghent
Do not forget to try the famous frites of Ghent, one of the cheapest dishes you will find in the city.
One of the best you can find in a small beach bar in Grointemark Square.
Tasting some frites in Grointemark Square
