Dunkirk Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with sand dunes and a clear sky.
A row of colorful beach huts labeled MALOLESBRINE on a sandy beach.
A sandy beach with people, a playground, and multi-story buildings with balconies.
A historic sailing ship docked at a waterfront with buildings and a lighthouse in the background.
A beach with a lifeguard tower, beach huts, and a playground.

Where to stay in Dunkirk

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Malo-les-Bains

Travellers like the beaches in Malo-les-Bains, and Malo-les-Bains Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A tall ship docked at a harbor with a building in the background.

Dunkerque Centre

While visiting Dunkerque Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Dunkerque Belfry and Dunkerque Harbor.

Rosendaël

Though Rosendaël may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Malo-les-Bains Beach and Dunkerque Belfry.

Saint-Pol-sur-Mer

Uncover some of the top draws of Saint-Pol-sur-Mer like its shopping and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, stop by Dunkirk British Memorial or Dunkerque Belfry.

Dunkerque-Sud

While Dunkerque-Sud isn't home to many top sights, Dunkirk British Memorial and Dunkerque Belfry are some notable places to visit nearby.

All Suites Appart Hôtel | Dunkerque Centre

All Suites Appart Hôtel | Dunkerque Centre

3 out of 5
Quai Freycinet 1 Dunkirk Hauts-de-France
The price is £64 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£64
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Dunkirk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,768 reviews)
"Breakfast good, parking secure and good hotel security- was full of police."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

All Suites Appart Hôtel | Dunkerque Centre
Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque

Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque

2 out of 5
Quai du Risban Dunkirk Nord
The price is £65 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£65
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dunkirk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (650 reviews)
"The hotel is well situated close to the center of Dunkerque. There is available a car park next to the hotel."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Les Gens de Mer Dunkerque
B&B HOTEL Dunkerque Centre Gare

B&B HOTEL Dunkerque Centre Gare

3 out of 5
15 Rue Belle Vue Dunkirk
The price is £63 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£63
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dunkirk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free beach shuttle. Popular attractions Malo-les-Bains Beach and Dunkerque Belfry ...
8.2/10 Very good! (531 reviews)
"Close to train station and in walking distance of sightseeing places"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

B&B HOTEL Dunkerque Centre Gare
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All Suites Appart Hôtel | Dunkerque Centre

All Suites Appart Hôtel | Dunkerque Centre

3 out of 5
Quai Freycinet 1 Dunkirk Hauts-de-France
Stay at this aparthotel in Dunkirk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,768 reviews)
"Breakfast good, parking secure and good hotel security- was full of police."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

All Suites Appart Hôtel | Dunkerque Centre
Holiday Suites Nieuwpoort

Holiday Suites Nieuwpoort

Brugse Steenweg 41 Nieuwpoort Belgium
Stay at this spa apartment in Nieuwpoort. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a sauna. Popular attractions Koning Albert I Monument and Westgolf are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (182 reviews)
"Un logement répondant bien à la description de l'annonce, idéalement placé pour rayonner sur la Cote Belge."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Holiday Suites Nieuwpoort
Aparthotel De Wielingen

Aparthotel De Wielingen

38 Irislaan Middelkerke Vlaanderen
Stay at this aparthotel in Middelkerke. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Middelkerke Beach and Westgolf are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"The location is very good, close to the beach. The room was clean, but the furniture and carpet are a little outdated. There is a little kitchen also, equiped with everything needed for a short stay. The price is very good for what it offers. Bonus: free parking place at the location"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Aparthotel De Wielingen
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Stay near popular Dunkirk attractions

Dunkerque Belfry

8.6/10 (61 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Dunkirk with a stop at Dunkerque Belfry. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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