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Capital of Limburg province, Belgium
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Former Cistercian monastery founded in 1182 and Refugehuis "refuge house" (1542).
Sint-Quintinuskathedraal
Kapel van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Virga-Jesse
The walled beguinage of Hasselt is listed, among several other Belgian beguinages as a . The beguinage consisted of 13 houses surrounding the public garden and church. The beguinage church that once stood in the middle of the beguinage got bombed in 1944 and was never rebuilt.
Belgian-French cuisine with a Scandinavian touch.
A Mexican restaurant where the party always is on. This is also a good place to go to for cocktails.
A bike repair shop with a bar inside. While drinking your coffee you can watch how your bicycle (or any other bicycle) gets repaired.
the small hallway
A small hallway claimed to be the oldest café in Hasselt. In 1836, gin distiller Carolus Vanderlocht converted the left part of the building into a gin liquor store and gave it the name "De Kleine Halle". Today a lot of loyal customers come to have drinks with a great variety of beers, drinks and snacks.
A cozy coffee bar in the center of the alternative district of Hasselt.
Located on the rear side of the train station in a new building.
Convenient and close to all amenities. Very limited parking and a walk to next public park house. Rooms standard European HI Express style. Breakfast basic but good.
Hotel of the popular chain. On the top floor is a bar (Sky Lounge) with a great view over the city.
By train
By bus
Good connections links to Hasselt from all municipalities in Limburg and Maastricht. Bus information: De Lijn Limburg, Tel. +32 70 22-02-00. De Lijn has a shop at the Station Square.
By car
Hasselt and its car parks are easily accessible by motorways E313 (exits 27 - 28 - 29) and E314 (exit 29).
Public transport by bus is free for under-19s, otherwise €1 per trip.
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