Mons only recently came to the attention of the Guru's once it became the European Capital of Culture in 2015 and here is our guide to the best places to stay in Mons.

Being the European Capital of Culture in 2015 alerted many of us about its collection of entertaining museums, it’s beautiful medieval centre and Grand Palace and the wonderful Ducasse de Mons of Doudou festival - a glorious week-long occasion with parades, golden carriages, mock battles between St. George and the dragon and plenty of beer.

What not to miss

• The Mons Memorial Museum
• Collegiale Sainte-Waudru, the most stunning church in Mons
• The beautiful central area - Grand Palace.

Our Guru’s recommendations for the best places to stay in Mons are centred around the Grand Palace and the Gothic-tastic Church of Saint Waltrude.

The best places to stay in Mons

For Great Value

• Dream! is a wonderfully unique hotel in a converted chapel right in the heart of Mons. While the building itself is wonderfully historic, the decor is exciting and contemporary and each of the 57 rooms is different. Rooms start from round £80 per night.

For an apartment or villa

• If you've decided that a self catering property would be more suitable for your holiday, then we recommend you visit our online booking partner Booking.com where they have a wide selection for all tastes and budgets.

Travel Information

• Mons is a 1-hour drive south of Brussels, with two airports linking the area too much of the world. Connecting trains could also be taken if traveling by high-speed train from London or continental Europe
• Mons is at it's warmest during the northern hemisphere summer, from May to September the temperatures vary around 18-23 degrees.
• If you plan to hire a car, we recommend you visit our online partner Rentalcars for the best prices.

Still not sure?

• Browse though our list of all the best places to stay in Mons
• Explore other alternatives like Brussels and Ghent
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.