The house is indeed charming, although calling its location 'the Ramblas of Ostend' is an…read moreoverstatement if ever there was one! Breakfast was exactly as good as expected, the room had high ceilings and a good bed. Only inconvenient I noticed was that the bathroom was next door, but that was a minor one, as I was the only one using it. What did start to irritate me after a day was the impersonality of the interior: sitting room and living room (one large space) were painted grey, and apart from couches covered by white covers, a table and chairs, there was not a single personal touch. The same was true for the bedroom which gave a somewhat eerie feeling. Also the fact that the shower only had a button like the ones you find in public swimming pools added to this atmosphere. It all looked likea photobook, but not like a place one lives in..

From the owner: B&B La Passion Interdite is a charming gentlemen's house of 1910, built by André Daniels,…read moreco-architect of the Thermae Palace Hotel. The building is situated on the "Ostend Ramblas", at a very close walk from the yacht-haven, the station and the shopping-centre. Both sea and beach are approximately at a 5 minutes walk from the house. In the immediate neighbourhood, there is a large, free suburban car park where free bicycles are at your disposal. In the morning, it'll be my pleasure to pamper you with a substantial breakfast containing a wide selection of daily-fresh products.

Vaut le détour, the French would say, especially because this Parisian style café does everything…read moreto make you believe time has stopped and shifted to the time when French Bourgeoisie did rule in Ostend. Nostalgic, stylish and old-fashion brasserie where young and old m'as tu vu of Ostend gathers. Anyone gets in, but it helps to get friendly with the waiters, who are the real masters of this universe. Check the half-n-half, the slow coffee and the classic shrimp croquettes. No music, just conversation.

B&B in one of the few streets in Ostend where the Belle Epoque houses still stand, but quite modern…read moreinside. With children, this is prfobably the most practical B&B in Ostende that I know. There is also a penthouse for rent. Breakfast is a pleasure with the current owner, but I heard that the owner will change soon. Hope it stays the same!