Having left my hometown Hasselt 50 years ago, I was ready to go back to my roots but needed a place…read moreto stay. I decided on Hemelhuys, a little gem tucked away on a pedestrian street, a stone-throw away from Hasselt's serene cathedral, St. Quintinus, and close to the town's fancy stores and great restaurants. This quaint, welcoming boutique hotel has eight spacious rooms combining modern-day comfort with old-fashioned charm. These tastefully renovated units are spread over two old stone houses connected by a small but lush garden. The short walk through this pretty garden is aptly names Chemin du Bonheur. Both owners, Ann and Liesbeth, blend discreet elegance with genuine small-town warmth, and go out of their way to make guests feel at home. And, just like the owners, the young staff is very attentive to the guests' needs and, in addition, smiles a lot -- a pleasant touch that augments one's enjoyment of the place. Breakfasts are most inviting: a selection of assorted fresh breads and bakery products, home-made jams, cheeses, fresh fruit and, for hungrier people, a variety of egg dishes. Location + charm + service + comfort + caring owners + friendly staff = compelling combination to embrace Hemelhuys, a delightful hotel of superb taste in a town that prides itself on being Hoofdstad van de Smaak (Capital of Good Taste). Benoit Jadoul

This is one of my favorite places to grab a beer with some friends.. Been here loads of times. They…read moreserve a lot of belgian beers and when I say a lot, I do mean a lot. I will have to lie but I'd guess they serve about 400 different beers, mostly all Belgian. So if you want to try out some Belgian beers or just want to get drunk, and you are in the neighborhood this is the place to go. (Delirium, Kwak, Karmeliet,.. being my personal favorite ones) On the down side, the service sometimes can be sloppy and you will have to wait longer than at most pubs. But all these different beers are well worth the wait!

My favorite spot for a late dinner in the center of Hasselt. Use the suggestion board, daily…read morespecials are always good.

This brasserie right in the center sports a very nice atmosphere and a trendy interior design. We…read moreenjoyed some afternoon aperitifs and were looking for some bites. The menu, and the food on the tables around us, looked promising but they didn't really do small appetizers unfortunately. Anyway, will try to be back for lunch or dinner sometime.

This restaurant lies in the trendy restaurant neighborhood of Hasselt. It is fairly large,…read morenonetheless the service is quick and friendly. We tried both the lunch and dinner menu: the food was very tasty and refined. All large selection of affordable wines is available (wine menu is presented on a iPad, which is a very nice touch). Overall: very good food, excellent service, a bit busy and noisy but good value for the money.

Feel free to walk inside the Radisson blu hotel in hasselt, enter the elevator and push the button…read morethat says 18, slowly ascend to the top of the building where a modern sky lounge awaits you. The place is free for all to visit, I guess they hope you're up for some drinks while enjoying the view. I've read reviews noting that the service is slow.. and that the drinks are expensive. But to be honest I experienced the total opposite. Service was fast friendly and the prices are modestly higher than normal.. you can't expect to get a view like this for free.. in most city's there's a queue and ticket booth for observatory decks. I had a chivas on the top, my favorite (8 euro, other whiskeys like jack go cheaper). The night was still young and the view was great. For everyone visiting Hasselt this is a must.. It seems to me like the perfect start of a long night...