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I'm hitting all three cities in the middle of August. My question is this:

I have four days, which of these three cities would you rather spend the extra day in?

Rent a car and ride out to Westvleteren. Trust me, it's worth getting out of the city for a day.

I would highly recommend a GPS - Once you get off the main roads, you can get turned around very easily.

Brugge was the highlight of my Europe trip so that's my recommendation. I spent 4 days there and would gave enjoyed another 4.

I am biased as Cantillon is in Brussels.
But Brugge is supposed to be good.

Thats were my next visit to belgium will be.

There is more to do and see in Brussels, so that would be my choice. I do like the idea of a road trip to taste Westvleteren beers. If you call ahead, you might also be albe to reserve some Westy beer to take home.

I don't think 2 days is enough in any of the cities (much less 1). I would pick one city and spend all four days there.

It seems like you lose half a day between checking out of the hotel, waiting on the train, checking in to the hotel, nap, etc. If you got bored you could always take a day trip out to one of the other cities.

Thanks for the replies folks. I definitely have some thinking to do. I wish I could do the car route, but I'll be soloing it on a budget so keeping to cities via trains is where I'm leaning.

Good point on the time loss due to travel Quin. Of course, I was planning on a whirlwind tour, but maybe I can rethink that a bit. Maybe two days each in Brussels and Brugge, hitting Ghent on the way back for a quickie.

Anyone have any experience/suggestions for cheap lodging? I've been poking around a bit, but would love some tips from (reasonably) trustworthy people.