Hotels in Brussels

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Brussels is home to the majority of the European Union’s institutions, including the European Commission and the European Parliament, making it the unofficial capital of the EU as well as the capital of Belgium.

The most expensive hotels are in the historic centre, but affordable accommodation in walking distance of the main attractions can also be found. Many small family-run operations are also available throughout the city, but booking ahead is strongly advised.


Neighbourhoods of Brussels

The city of Brussels is shaped like a pentagon, which is divided into nine districts. Most of the main attractions are in or around the Central District at the heart of Brussels, but shoppers are attracted to the Midi-Lemonnier District, which hosts the second largest market in Europe every Sunday, to the daily flea market in the Marolles/Marollen District and the antiques market in the Sablon/Zavel District. The Marais-Jacqumain District has the Martyrs Square which commemorates the victims of the 1830 Revolution, whilst the Freedom District has the Liberty Square, which has four statues honouring the freedoms of a democratic society.


What to see and do in Brussels

Brussels has many famous attractions:

  • Atomium: Standing 102 metres tall the Atomium dominates the skyline and is the most popular tourist destination in the Brussels area. Visitors can walk through the tubes and spheres before enjoying a meal 95 metres above the city, where they can savour both the local food and a panoramic view of the surrounding area.
  • Belgium Comic Strip Center: For fans of Tintin and the Smurfs the Belgium Comic Strip Center is a must-see. Located in the centre of Brussels in an Art Noveau building, the Center has many exhibits. True comic book aficionados will want to travel over 20 miles south-east of Brussels to the Musee Herge, dedicated to the artist George Remi and Tintin, his greatest creation.
  • Grand Place: The Grand Place is one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, especially at night.
  • Manneken-Pis: Just off the Grand Place stands Manneken-Pis, a statue of a small boy urinating into a basin. The statue has a number of totally different origin stories, but what is not in doubt is that Manneken-Pis is a symbol of Brussels that visitors are expected to see.
  • Natural Sciences Museum: This museum is home to the largest exhibition of dinosaurs in Europe. There is also a Gallery of Evolution and the Vivarium, which houses tarantulas and stick insects.

What to eat in Brussels

Brussels prides itself on its food. Local specialities include stoemp, which is pureed root vegetables that complement steaks or stews, witloof, or Belgian Endive, a flavourful white vegetable and for the more adventurous there is raw herring, served with onion. Sea food is readily available, especially moules or mussels. This can all be washed down with over 400 varieties of beer and visitors can finish their meal with over 300 types of cheese.

Typical events and festivals in Brussels

Most of Brussels' special events are held in the summer. On two days in July over 1,000 people march through the streets for Ommegang, or “going round the church", while the Midi Fair is held in July or August and the Brussels Summer Festival (music concert) is held over 10 days in August. Every two years the Grand Place is covered in a flower carpet of begonias on Assumption Day (15 August). A Christmas market called Winter Wonders finishes the year.


How to move around in Brussels

The Brussels Metro (underground railway) has four lines and 60 metro stations. Confusingly the lines are numbered 1, 2, 5 and 6, as lines 3 and 4 exist as a tram service. There is a well-developed bus service, which travel along a network of bus lanes. Most of the attractions in the centre of Brussels can be visited on foot, although visitors should be wary of the busy traffic.


The climate in Brussels

Brussels has a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons. A visitor can expect highs of over 20 degrees Celsius in July and August and lows of just above freezing in the winter months, making snow a rarity.


More interesting facts about and sights in Brussels



Most museums in Brussels are free on the first Sunday of the month. Alternatively, tourists can purchase a Brussels Card, which allows a visitor access to the city’s museums for 24, 48 or 72 hours.

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Hotel Bedford & Congress Centre

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Hotel Des Colonies

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Frequently asked questions about Hotels in Brussels

The most centrally located hotels in Brussels with the best ratings are: Hotel 9 Sablon, Hotel Nh Collection Brussels Centre and Hotel Rocco Forte Amigo.

It depends on the category of the hotel. If you want to stay at a 4-star hotel in Brussels, the average price per night is 58 , while you will pay an average of 46 for a 3-star hotel, and in a more luxurious 5-star hotel, you'll pay around 78 .

Hotel Sheraton Brussels Airport is near Brussels-National, and Hotel Ibis Budget Charleroi Airport is near Brussels-Charleroi.

You can make reservations at Hotel Rocco Forte Amigo, Hotel Le Louise Brussels – Mgallery and Hotel Manos Premier if you"re looking for a hotel with valet service for your visit to Brussels.

If you need a hotel with disabled access in Brussels, we recommend Hotel Le Louise Brussels – Mgallery, Hotel Rooms & Apartments Housingbrussels and Leopold Hotel Brussels Eu.

If you´re looking for peace and quiet and want to stay at an adult-only hotel in Brussels, we recommend Hotel Queen Anne.

According to our clients, if you´re travelling with children, the best hotels in Brussels are Hotel Manos Premier, Hotel Barsey By Warwick and Leopold Hotel Brussels Eu.

If you want to save time, the hotels in Brussels with express check-in and check-out are Hotel Rocco Forte Amigo, Hotel Le Louise Brussels – Mgallery and Hotel Rooms & Apartments Housingbrussels.

Some of the options for hotels with non-smoking rooms in Brussels are Hotel Thon Bristol Stephanie, Hotel Nh Collection Brussels Centre and Hotel Rocco Forte Amigo.

In Brussels, Hotel Thon Bristol Stephanie, Hotel The Brussels and Hotel Stanhope offer 24-hour front desk service.