Europe, OstendEurope in Ostend, Belgium has a corrected score of 2.6 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 9 hotels we score in Ostend. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.4, Tripadvisor 1.7, Agoda 3.3.Hotel Europe is a full-service hotel situated in the centre of Ostend. It sits close to the beach, the Casino, and the Mercator ship. The property contains 82 modern rooms featuring air conditioning, refrigerators, and coffee machines. Guests can access an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a wellness area including a sauna, steam bath, and solarium. The hotel also provides tennis courts and on-site dining. It is a suitable choice for families and those seeking seaside access. However, the standard room options are basic in design.What stands out

Near the beach and dike

Indoor swimming pool

On-site wellness centre

Tennis courts available

Watch out for

Soft bedding

Basic standard rooms

Better-scored in Ostend

The Ostendian, Ostend: 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $138 a night. The Ostendian is a four-star hotel with 113 air-conditioned rooms in the Sky District of Ostend city centre, close to the railway station.

C Hotels Andromeda, Ostend: 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $196 a night. C Hotels Andromeda is a four-star beachfront hotel in central Ostend, right next to the Casino Kursaal and a short walk from the seafront.

Upstairs Hotel, Ostend: 3.5 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $154 a night. Upstairs Hotel is a three-star property situated in the centre of Ostend on Hertstraat.