Villas in Oostende
Oostende is a seaside city with a promenade, a casino and a bar street, and most homes here sleep two to four. Trains reach Bruges in about 15 minutes and Brussels in a little over an hour. The beach is busiest with day-trippers in July and August.
- Villas
- 23
- From, per week
- £405
About Oostende
Oostende is a port city on the North Sea whose beaches have drawn visitors since the 19th century. The seafront promenade has a large musical theatre and a casino, and a free ferry crosses to the eastern beaches, a wild stretch of dunes between Oostende and Bredene. Langestraat is the main bar street, and the Mercator, a three-masted schooner that is now a floating maritime museum, is moored not far from the station. The homes are spread around the centre, and only some have a garden. The port handles a lot of cargo across the Channel, so the city keeps working all year. Summers are cooler than inland, and freezing nights are uncommon in winter.
Is Oostende right for you?
- Best for
- Short breaks by train or car, with Bruges on the doorstep
- Not for you if
- You want a small quiet resort, because Oostende is a city with a port, a casino and a bar street.
Near Oostende
Bruges
About 15 minutes by train from Oostende station, a day trip that needs no car.
Ghent
About 40 minutes by train, on the main line towards Brussels.
Raversijde
Part of Oostende on the coast tram, with an open-air museum of Atlantic Wall remains in the dunes.
Bredene
Reached by the free ferry and a beach walk of about 3 km, through a wild stretch of beach and dunes.
Getting to Oostende
Passenger ferries from Oostende to the UK have ceased. Practical routes are Eurostar to Brussels-Midi and a train of a little over an hour, or flying to Brussels Airport and continuing by train. Ostend-Bruges Airport has very limited scheduled service. A car is optional, as trains and the Kusttram cover the coast and the city has plenty of parking.
When to go to Oostende
July and August are the busiest weeks, when day-trippers fill the beaches and the sea is warmest. The North Sea keeps summers cooler than inland Europe, so bring a layer for evenings. In winter, freezing nights are uncommon, and the promenade suits walks more than swimming. The port keeps the city working all year, so it never closes down the way a pure resort can.
Villas in Oostende
4-star property
Spirou with parking
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherFridge+6 more
from£124
per night
4-star property
3-star property
Cozy casa Ostend with terrace
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
4
1
0
ParkingTerraceFridge+5 more
from£58
per night
3-star property
Sea of Tranquility with terrace
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
3
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
3-star property
Villa George with terrace
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
3
1
0
TerraceFridgeInternet+4 more
from£109
per night
4-star property
4-star property
4-star property
Havenzicht with parking
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
4
2
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+7 more
from£115
per night
4-star property
Ocean with parking
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
4
2
0
DishwasherParkingWashing Machine+6 more
from£100
per night
4-star property
Rooftop Breeze with parking
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
4
2
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+9 more
from£122
per night
4-star property
Bel Air with parking and balcony
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
6
3
0
DishwasherFridgeInternet+6 more
from£150
per night
4-star property
Florence with private garage
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£98
per night
4-star property
Zeestation with parking
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
4
2
0
DishwasherGardenWashing Machine+8 more
from£119
per night
4-star property
Baelskaai 25 with parking
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
4
2
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+7 more
from£94
per night
4-star property
Baelskaai 25 with balcony
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
4
1
0
DishwasherGardenWashing Machine+7 more
3-star property
Zon & Zee with seaview
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
4
2
0
MicrowaveFridgeInternet+4 more
from£98
per night
4-star property
The Waves with parking
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
6
3
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£128
per night
4-star property
Sky Tower View with parking
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
6
3
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+9 more
from£210
per night
4-star property
To spiti mou with parking
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+8 more
from£99
per night
4-star property
St. Tropez with seaview & parking
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
2
1
0
DishwasherParkingWashing Machine+6 more
4-star property
O'Sea with seaview & terrace
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
6
2
0
DishwasherTerraceWashing Machine+6 more
from£136
per night
4-star property
O'Sea with parking & terrace
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
5
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£110
per night
3-star property
Cosy @ Sea with terrace
Oostende, Coast, Belgium
4
1
0
MicrowaveTerraceWashing Machine+5 more
from£77
per nightOostende villa holidays: questions answered
Is Oostende good for a short break by train?
Yes. Trains from Brussels-Midi take a little over an hour, Ghent about 40 minutes and Bruges about 15 minutes, and the station is also a major Kusttram hub for the coast.
Can you travel along the coast from Oostende without a car?
Yes. The Kusttram runs the full Belgian coast between Knokke and De Panne, with Oostende station as one of its main hubs, and Raversijde is a short ride west.
Is Oostende busy in August?
Yes. July and August are when day-trippers peak and the sea is at its warmest, so the beach and promenade are busiest then. A weekday gives more room.
Is there anything beyond the main beach at Oostende?
A free ferry crosses to the eastern beaches, a wild stretch of dunes between Oostende and Bredene. West of the centre, Raversijde has Atlantic Wall remains in the dunes.
Can you take a ferry from Oostende to England?
No. Passenger lines to the UK have ceased, although the port still handles cargo across the Channel. Visitors from Britain use Eurostar and a train, or fly to Brussels Airport.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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