Museums aren't all dusty shelves and drab displays. Stop by Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles and be educated and entertained. Every piece has a story waiting for you to uncover.

You'll find this museum in Waterwijk. Once you've explored everything you want to at Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles, pay a visit to nearby Gravensteen Castle, Flanders Expo, and Saint Bavo Cathedral.

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Sweett - Bodeghem

Lower Town

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$848

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Oct 13 - Oct 17

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Boston (BOS) to Brussels (BRU)

8/10 Very Good! (1 review)

Close to the main attractions and walkable. The 2. Bedroom apartment felt a bit small and the powder room /toilet is really cramped.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Eurostars Montgomery

Sint-Pieters-Woluwe

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Nov 25 - Nov 30

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Boston (BOS) to Brussels (BRU)

8.4/10 Very Good! (512 reviews)

Loved how central it was for walking and reaching transport options.

Reviewed on May 14, 2025

Juliana Hotel & Spa - Brussels Centre

Lower Town

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$1,340

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Oct 22 - Oct 27

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Boston (BOS) to Brussels (BRU)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)

Gorgeous hotel with excellent service and staff. Walkable to everything. A bit of a strange area but worth it for the 5 star stay.

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

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