Where to stay in Brussels
WHERE TO STAY IN BRUSSELS CITY CENTRE
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Meininger (€€)
Meininger is a hotel/hostel hybrid where young, urban travelers feel at home. Their Brussels’ branch is particularly interesting, as its building used to be a factory, so the original concrete ceiling and metal factory lamps have been maintained. Interested in joining our FREE Tour? We have a daily pick-up service at their lobby.
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EasyHotel (€€)
Owned by EasyJet, this chain of budget hotels is in many European cities -- Brussels is its latest opening. It is right at the city center and the rooms are comfortable and affordable. Plus, they have a pick-up service for our FREE Tour twice a day: one at 9:30 for the early birds and another one at 13:30 for the sleeping beauties.
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Motel One (€€)
We love how Motel One’s hotels look fancy, yet they are still affordable! Their location in Brussels is great, just behind the Central Station.
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Saint Nicolas (€€)
Saint Nicolas is another good option if you want to stay in the heart of Brussels. Breakfast is included, but if you are the independent type, you can rent a self-catering studio as well.
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B-Aparthotels Grand Place (€€€)
Want to feel like you have a home away from home? B-Aparthotels offer apartments with 1 or 2 bedrooms. Feeling fancy? You can also rent a penthouse suite.
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Aqua Hotel (€€)
You will be dazzled by the art installation by Studio Art Quinze that “climbs up” the central lobby!
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Made in Louise (€€€)
Located in an early 20th century building, this boutique hotel is full of character. With their amazing beds, you are sure to get a good night’s sleep.
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NH Brussels Stephanie (€€€)
You can’t go wrong staying at one of the NH hotels. Besides a comfortable room and a very nice continental breakfast, you can treat yourself to a Belgian Beer at their bar.
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Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie (€€€€)
This 4-star hotel is beautifully decorated and counts with fitness facilities and sauna. We also recommend the hotel’s café and its delicious hot chocolate!
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Hotel Pullman (€€€)
Spacious, beautiful, and the staff is super friendly. All this just one stone-throw away from the station!
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The Augustin (€€€)
Located halfway between Gare du Midi and the city center, you can still go by foot anywhere. It has a fitness room and a nice cocktail bar.
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Van Gogh Hostel (€)
Next to Botanique Metro Station, this is a great option for backpackers looking for no-frills accommodation. You can get a room here for as little as 15€, breakfast is included. They also have a kitchen and laundry facilities. But the most interesting thing about this hostel is that Van Gogh himself slept there, from October 1880 to April 1881. Anton van Rappart, Van Gogh’s friend and patron, used to live in this building and offered his buddy to set up his workshop there.
Train Hostel (€)
This is the newest hostel in Brussels, located right next to the also recently inaugurated Train World Museum, which makes trains interesting even for those who are not so crazy about the subject. All rooms are kitted out with authentic rail-wear gear. They have a kitchen and “take one, leave one” library.
Hello Hostel (€)
Hello Hostel’s motto is: the budget is limited but the quality is not! Their beds cost from 20€ a night, breakfast included. They also offer a kitchen, laundry facilities and rental bikes. Plus, their staff is among the friendliest in town!
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