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The Menen Gate Ceremony is always poignant and the large amount of people that attend are always respectful. The Museum in the square is interesting. I like the "quaintness" of the town. My primary reason to visit is for the cemetaries & for the history of the area. The Belgian Chcolate and Beer isn't bad either.

A beautiful town with many interesting museums and memorials to the Great War, not to .mention the Menin Gate Last Post ceremony which is carried out daily at 22.00 hrs. Very moving! (The arch has the names of 54000 combatants who have no known grave). There are also many places on the outskirts of Ypres Apart from the war memorial, horse Horse is a vibrant, busy town with many excellent restaurants and bars. It has fabulous market, too. Altogether, a place not to be missed! We loved it, and would return in a heartbeat!

Ypres is an historical town, full of atmosphere surrounding World War 1. It was completely rebuilt after the War finished and looks great. Of course, it's a bit of a tourist magnet but the prices don't seem to be too high for all that. Plenty of eating and drinking choices and places to visit, both in the town and outside in the battlefield areas. The highlight is the nightly "Last Post" ceremony, which never feels contrived but a genuine "thank you" for the sacrifice made by all the Allied soldiers (and civilians) during the Great War. I have been a number of times and Never seem to tire of it. It deserves its place as one of Belgium's prime commemorative places to visit.

Wonderful historic town in Flemish Belgium. Central apartment location was great for 5 minute walk to central square, Menin Gate, Flanders Museum, Cathedral and other great shopping and restaurants. Need to get in early if you want a car parking spot in the square. One-way streets can be a little daunting to navigate initially. Came to pay respects to Great Uncle who was killed in 1918 and see the WW1 battlefields. The care and attention to detail that went into rebuilding historic Ieper, flattened in the war is astounding. Menin Gate 8pm Last Post every day very moving. Very friendly, great cuisine and Belgian Beer! :) If you have a car would heartily recommend the private museum at Hill 62, quirky but original - you feel like you have been transported back to Edwardian era of 1919 and the soldiers have only just left. Preserved trenches and memorial to the many Canadian and other Commonwealth Soldiers lost their lives here. Avenue of Maple trees with autumn leaves falling seems symbolic. Hill 60 with the preserved battlefield and huge mine crater also worth a visit. Stylish restaurant opposite it you are a big foodie. Loved daytime Pacific Eiland Restaurant which you can combine with a walk around the ramparts of Ypres. Dinner at the extremely welcoming family-run restaurant 'De Ruyffelaer' near the centre of town. Traditional, great atmosphere and the story behind the name is fun and unusual. We had Pork cheek and Venison stew. Wonderful. Will return

First time in Ypres (Ieper), town itself is very pleasant with plenty to see for a few days. Good selection of places to eat from restaurants to chip shops, nice friendly local bars. This was a good base to visit the local area and I would recommend for people who want to be able to go out but not in a big city. Last Post ceremony is a must, take time to look around the memorial and contemplate the sheer number of soldiers with no known grave. Cloth hall has 2 museums, Ypres history and In Flanders Fields. I would recommend the Ypres Museum over the WWI museum but get a reasonably priced joint ticket and take time to see both. For an extra 2 Euros you can go up the bell tower - well worth it but not for the faint hearted!

Ypres is a town of beauty and historical interest. The roads you use for travelling to the WW1 sites should present no difficulties for drivers, even those off the main roads when accessing battlefields or war cemeteries. There is a Saturday market in the town square in the morning with food, clothes, plants and general other household or miscellaneous products for sale. The local bars provide food as well as the more upmarket restaurants.The bar food is fine and reasonably priced. You can easily walk around Ypres and or hire local electrical bicycles to more around the town or outlying areas. There are many cyclists in the town with all motorists giving priority to them on the road.