Upstairs Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, for most people visiting Ostend this is a sensible booking: central, close to the beach and rated 8.8 by more than 4,000 guests at a price below the city median. It suits couples, families and dog owners who accept that breakfast and pet fees add to the bill.
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Upstairs Hotel is our Best Value pick in Ostend. It works for travellers who want to walk to the beach, the boulevard and the shops without paying for a four-star hotel. The property lists family rooms, and pets are accepted, which makes it an option for people travelling with a dog.
Think twice if you want spa facilities or a pool, since none are listed here. Look elsewhere too if every euro counts. Our Budget pick costs a few euros less per night, and guests say breakfast and pet fees at this hotel feel expensive.
Location and getting around Ostend
The address is Hertstraat 15, in Oostende Center. Guests rate the location 9.5 out of 10, the strongest number on this page. They describe a central setting near the beach, the boulevard, shops and tram stops. The property is listed as beachfront.
Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk is about 0.7 km away, roughly 9 minutes on foot. A point listed as Second Ostend Raid is 0.8 km away, about 10 minutes. Batimont Solar Park is 2.6 km away, around 33 minutes, which is far to walk, so plan on public transport or a taxi. These walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been checked.
What guests say
The score is 8.8 out of 10 from 4,049 reviews, a large sample for a city this size. That placed it joint second of 8 eligible hotels in the sample.
Breakfast gets the most praise. Guests describe an extensive buffet with a wide variety of fresh options. The breakfast types listed are continental and buffet.
The criticism is about cost rather than quality. Room rates are seen as reasonable, but guests consider the breakfast price and the pet fees expensive. If you bring a dog or want breakfast every day, add those costs before you compare.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
Our reference check showed €88.72 a night. That is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote. It was about 8% below the sample median of €96.41. Check today's price for your dates.
The listed facilities are free Wi-Fi, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk and family rooms, with a beachfront setting. The hotel has 3 stars.
C-Hotels Burlington, our Budget pick, was €81.11 a night with a score of 8.5 and 3 stars. The Ostendian, our Luxury pick, was €102.32 a night with a score of 9.2 and 4 stars. The gap between all three is small in Ostend, so the choice comes down to score, location and what extras you need.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 hotels in Ostend. The Best Value slot rewards the best balance of guest score, review count and reference price, not the lowest price alone. Upstairs Hotel combines a high score with the largest review base in our three picks and a location score of 9.5.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room details and the cancellation rules first.
Ask for the current breakfast price and the pet fee before you arrive, since guests flag both as high. The exact view from your room is not confirmed, so do not assume a sea view unless the room type says so.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Upstairs Hotel Ostend close to the beach?
Yes. The property is listed as beachfront and guests describe it as central and near the beach and the boulevard.
Does Upstairs Hotel accept dogs?
Pets are accepted according to the listing. Guests say the pet fee is expensive, so ask for the current amount when you book.
Is breakfast good at Upstairs Hotel?
Guests praise an extensive buffet with many fresh options. Some find it expensive, and whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
How much does a night cost?
We saw €88.72 a night as a reference price for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your own dates.
Can I reach the tram from the hotel?
Guests mention tram stops nearby. We have not confirmed which stop is closest, so check a map before you travel.