Flying to Charleroi, where to go?

the goon

Hi, so booked a weekend in Belgium flying to Charleroi. Wouldn't mind going to Bruges but honestly, just want to people watch, go to some markets, have drinks and food. Basically a relaxing weekend. Seems Antwerp might be better than Brussels for this? Any advice appreciated 👍

kindalen

Anterwp, Ghent and Bruges all nice for what you want. A lot of bus lines like Flixbus right out side the airport.

https://www.flibco.com/en/airports/charleroi

the goon

Great thanks 👍

staples7

so what did you do, have that decision at the moment. Might chance Bruges

tinytobe

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122477635#Comment_122477635

Charleroi might be a bit of a dump, some post industrial city, but Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges and also Brussels are nice to visit.

the goon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122521504#Comment_122521504

Brussels, managed to get a beautiful hotel for pretty cheap and looks to be some great places for food, drink and people watching. Will likely head out early on the Sat though for a day trip to Bruges.

Marcusm

Charleroi is about the same distance from Brussels as Antwerp, Bruges and Ghent are from Brussels but in the opposite direction. Brussels Zvantem would have been a better option. Each of those three cities are excellent for a 3 days trip.

joebloggs32

If you are into history I'd recommend a visit out to Ypres.

The cloth hall there has a museum for all things WW1 and plenty of other associated attractions in the area.

staples7

any hotel suggestions for Bruges?