Having left my hometown Hasselt 50 years ago, I was ready to go back to my roots but needed a place to 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 read more

This is one of my favorite places to grab a beer with some friends.. Been here loads of times. They serve 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! read more

I always bring visitors here. The menu is lengthy and you can cover some serious Belgian beer ground here. They carry a lot of uncommon beers and I suggest choosing a glass from the wall and be surprised by what you get. read more

A great place to get acquainted with many Belgian Ales. I arrived close to closing with some friends. The barkeep kept the place open and allowed us to enjoy a good evening. we shared the place with a couple of other patrons, it made for a great night. It also was not very heavy on the wallet either. read more

Excellent beer selection! Its a nice place to sit at the patio, enjoy a few beers and watch the time pass by.

This is a cozy, quiet place where you can enjoy most of the beers Belgium has to offer. My favourite by far of all bars in Hasselt.

Comfortable, quite place to enjoy a selection of many Belgian beers. Slight hidden but close to the center of Hasselt.