Hotels near racecourses in Belgium

Horse racing is one the most popular sports in Belgium. The country is home to one of the major horse racecourse in Europe, the Hippodrome Wellington, which is located in Ostend in the Flemish Region. The venue hosts both harness and flat racing events, the most prestigious of which is the Grand Prix Prince Rose, held annually on the Belgian national holiday (Nationale feestdag).

Another popular horse racing venue is Waregem, which hosts the famous

Great Flanders Steeple Chase. International horse racing fans making the journey to Belgium will likely arrive by air at Brussels Airport, the main international gateway. Good road and rail connections make it easy to travel around the country. There are also ferry connections to Belgium from the UK.

Belgium offers a wide range of comfortable accommodation; so travelling fans will find a wide range of hotels, B&Bs and holiday apartments to choose from. In addition to the racing, visitors will enjoy the gourmet food, strong beers, famed chocolate, rich architectural heritage and many cultural festivals that Belgium has to offer.