Fort Napoleon Tours

You might be free to visit today, but Fort Napoleon hasn't always rolled out the welcome mat! Learn the story behind this mighty stronghold and exactly what it was designed to defend.

You'll find this history-filled fortress in Ostend. Once you've explored all you can at Fort Napoleon, consider visiting nearby Ostend Beach, North Sea Aquarium, and Mariakerke Beach.

Things to do

Private Bruges 3.5-Hour Guided Bike Tour: Discover Hidden Gems

Private Bruges 3.5-Hour Guided Bike Tour: Discover Hidden Gems

$320
per adult
Private Bruges 3.5-Hour Guided Bike Tour: Discover Hidden Gems
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Monsieur Ernest

Monsieur Ernest

3 out of 5
Historical Center Bruges
Price was $1,062, price is now $798 per person
$798
per person
Jan 12 - Jan 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Brussels (BRU)
9/10 Wonderful! (521 reviews)
Location was great as well - 5 minute walk to the Square

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2026

Juliana Hotel & Spa - Brussels Centre

Juliana Hotel & Spa - Brussels Centre

5 out of 5
Lower Town
Price was $2,103, price is now $1,672 per person
$1,672
per person
Dec 31 - Jan 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Brussels (BRU)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (170 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, well designed, great staff, all very helpful, wonderful pool and gym.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026

Craves Hotel

Craves Hotel

3 out of 5
Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
Price was $1,748, price is now $1,404 per person
$1,404
per person
Dec 31 - Jan 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Brussels (BRU)
8.8/10 Excellent! (519 reviews)
Lovely family room although this was in the building across the road and involved dragging suitcases up and down stairs to get to the room. The WiFi also didn’t work which was a shame.

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2026

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Fort Napoleon

7.6/10 (54 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Ostend when you spend time at Fort Napoleon. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
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Best Lodging Options Near Fort Napoleon

Hotel Cocoon

Hotel Cocoon

4 out of 5
21 Van Iseghemlaan Ostend Vlaanderen
Hotel Cocoon
Modern apartment in the Iconic Ensor Tower

Modern apartment in the Iconic Ensor Tower

Oostende Vlaanderen
Modern apartment in the Iconic Ensor Tower
2 bedroom nice apartment in Oostende

2 bedroom nice apartment in Oostende

Oostende
2 bedroom nice apartment in Oostende
Beachside apartment w/ pool & gym access

Beachside apartment w/ pool & gym access

Oostende Vlaanderen
Beachside apartment w/ pool & gym access
Upstairs Hotel

Upstairs Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Hertstraat 15 Ostend
Upstairs Hotel
The Ostendian

The Ostendian

4 out of 5
6 Oesterbankstraat Ostend Vlaams Gewest
The Ostendian
Getaway Oostende

Getaway Oostende

Van Iseghemlaan 38A Ostend
Getaway Oostende
Andromeda Hotel

Andromeda Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Albert I Promenade 60 Ostend
Andromeda Hotel
Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3 out of 5
Hofstraat 11 Ostend
Hotel Pacific
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