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The 3 best hotels in Aalst.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 3 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Aalst, Belgium: Hotel Royal Astrid (budget), Tower Hotel Aalst (best value) and Keizershof Hotel Aalst (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 27, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetHotel Royal Astrid8.8/10 · €125 / nightBest ValueTower Hotel Aalst8.7/10 · €181 / nightUpscale alternativeKeizershof Hotel Aalst8.8/10 · €158 / night
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Hotel Royal Astrid, Aalst
Budget
8.8€125 / night

Hotel Royal Astrid

★★★Aalst centre

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.8/10 from 359 guest reviews
  • ≈ 6 min walk to St Martin's Church, Aalst
  • Chosen from 3 hotels
359 Booking.com reviewsPrice checked on Booking.com · 27 Oct 2026

A central budget pick in Aalst centre, rated 8.8 from 359 Booking.com reviews.

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Why this Budget pick
  • A central budget pick in Aalst centre, rated 8.8 from 359 Booking.com reviews.
  • Guest score 8.8/10 from 359 Booking.com reviews.
Tower Hotel Aalst, Aalst
Best Value★ Our pick
8.7€181 / night

Tower Hotel Aalst

★★★★Vrijheidstraat 62

Best forMost travellers · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.7/10 from 786 guest reviews
  • ≈ 8 min walk to St Martin's Church, Aalst
  • Chosen from 3 hotels
786 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central setting near the main square and a short walk from the train station.
  • Breakfast: Fresh variety served with scenic city views, though many guests find the price too high.
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.7/10 from 786 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 3 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €181.36/night versus a sample median of €158.06/night.
  • Location: Aalst, Aalst. Address: Vrijheidstraat 62. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Keizershof Hotel Aalst, Aalst
Upscale alternative🔥 Luxury for less: cheaper than our best-value pick right now
8.8€158 / night

Keizershof Hotel Aalst

★★★★Korte Nieuwstraat 15

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.8/10 from 612 guest reviews
  • ≈ 5 min walk to St Martin's Church, Aalst
  • Chosen from 3 hotels
612 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.2Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayBreakfast: Tasty, fresh buffet includes a wide variety of items.
  • Bed Comfort: Comfortable for many guests, although some mattresses feel too hard or sagging.
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.8/10 from 612 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 3 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €158.06/night versus a sample median of €158.06/night.
  • Location: Aalst, Aalst. Address: Korte Nieuwstraat 15. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Affligem Abbey, Collegiate Church of Saint Vincent (Soignies), St Martin's Church, Aalst

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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Where to stay in Aalst

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Aalst centre

Hotel Royal Astrid · ≈ 6 min walk to St Martin's Church, Aalst

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Vrijheidstraat 62

Tower Hotel Aalst · ≈ 8 min walk to St Martin's Church, Aalst

Best for: Most travellers, Sightseeing on foot

Upscale alternative

Korte Nieuwstraat 15

Keizershof Hotel Aalst · ≈ 5 min walk to St Martin's Church, Aalst

Best for: Special occasions, Wellness breaks, Sightseeing on foot

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeAffligem Abbey · Collegiate Church of Saint Vincent (Soignies) · St Martin's Church, Aalst

Aalst hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHotel Royal AstridAalst centre38.8 (359)€125
Best ValueTower Hotel AalstVrijheidstraat 6248.7 (786)€181
Upscale alternativeKeizershof Hotel AalstKorte Nieuwstraat 1548.8 (612)€158

Questions about hotels in Aalst

What is the best budget hotel in Aalst?
Hotel Royal Astrid (Aalst centre): 8.8/10 · 359 reviews · €125 / night
What is the best value hotel in Aalst?
Tower Hotel Aalst (Vrijheidstraat 62): 8.7/10 · 786 reviews · €181 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting near the main square and a short walk from the train station.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Aalst?
Keizershof Hotel Aalst (Korte Nieuwstraat 15): 8.8/10 · 612 reviews · €158 / night · Guests say: “Breakfast: Tasty, fresh buffet includes a wide variety of items.”
Where should I stay in Aalst?
Our three picks are in Aalst centre, Vrijheidstraat 62, Korte Nieuwstraat 15. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on October 27, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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