Approach Brussels with an appetite and the city will satisfy, no matter where you stay. Find the best hotels to suit your budget and style in diverse neighborhoods with a kaleidoscope of architecture, from gothic to art deco for plenty of Instagram moments. This is a city where the old meets the new, from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Grand Place to fashionable favorites, such as the alternative district of Dansaert in the most Flemish part of the city. Foodies can find street stands selling fries in a destination also renowned for its Michelin-star restaurants. For a breath of fresh air, the compact city offers a trio of parks, all easily accessible from the cobbled streets and luxury hotel bars of the center.
Where to stay
in Brussels
Best Places to Stay for Food
Brussels is an excellent place to stay to sample the flavors of Belgium, from craft beers to fine dining restaurants. Hotels near Sainte-Catherine offer great choices for visiting chocolatier landmarks, such as the Frederic Blondeel, which offers a factory tour. Craft beer fans can book rooms near the Midi Train Station or Anderlecht to be within walking distance of the artisan L'Ermitage and Cantillon breweries. Stay in the chic Dansaert neighborhood to enjoy cool bars at Place St-Gery, while hotels near Place Ste-Catherine and Ixelles are perfect for fabulous food markets including Place Flagey.
Sainte-Catherine
Enjoy the popular shops in Sainte-Catherine. Brussels Christmas Market is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sainte Catherine-Sint Katelijne Station or Ypres Tram Stop to see more of Brussels.
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Anderlecht
You might enjoy the shopping while in Anderlecht. Cantillon Brewery is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Résistance Tram Stop or Saint Guidon Station to see more of the city.
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Dansaert
If you're spending time in Dansaert, check out sights like Brussels Christmas Market or St. Catherine's Square and hop on the metro to see more the city at Sainte Catherine-Sint Katelijne Station or Porte de Flandre - Vlaamsepoort.
Recommended hotels in Dansaert
Ixelles
Travelers choose Ixelles for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Dautzenberg Tram Stop or Flagey Tram Stop and check out top sights like Avenue Louise.
Recommended hotels in Ixelles
Great Neighborhoods for Shopping
Antique shoppers focus on the city's gorgeous Place du Grand Sablon near the city center. Choose hotels in the Marolles district for plenty of antique shops and the daily Jeu de Balle flea market that rivals the Clignancourt of Paris. Hotels in Dansaert in downtown Brussels are at the center of boutique shopping. Stay in Halles Saint-Géry for the monthly fair, with plenty of vintage fashion bargains. Boutique hotel fans should consider a stay south of the city in Saint-Gilles or Ixelles, full of shops and bars. Avenue Louise is a luxury landmark on any shopping list.
Marolles
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Marolles. You might want to make time for a stop at Place du Jeu de Balle or Law Courts of Brussels.
Dansaert
If you're spending time in Dansaert, check out sights like Brussels Christmas Market or St. Catherine's Square and hop on the metro to see more the city at Sainte Catherine-Sint Katelijne Station or Porte de Flandre - Vlaamsepoort.
Recommended hotels in Dansaert
Ixelles
Travelers choose Ixelles for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Dautzenberg Tram Stop or Flagey Tram Stop and check out top sights like Avenue Louise.
Recommended hotels in Ixelles
Where to Stay for Culture
Brussels is famous for its comic culture. Find plenty of hotels on the Comic Book Route featuring 60 mural paintings. Schaerbeek is a neighborhood with stylish appeal for fans of art nouveau and art deco architecture, while hotels in the city center put museum culture on your doorstep. MIMA is one of the newest additions. For more historic buildings, accommodations along the cobbled lanes of the Marolles and Sablon neighborhoods are close to the impressive gothic church of Notre-Dame du Sablon. For those who prefer jazz music, rooms in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode are ideal. The area's botanical garden dates back to the French Revolution and is a breath of fresh air in the city.
Schaerbeek
Schaerbeek is well-liked for its churches and architecture. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Schaerbeek Museum of Beer and Josaphat Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Pogge Tram Stop or Eenens Tram Stop to get around.
Recommended hotels in Schaerbeek
Marolles
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Marolles. You might want to make time for a stop at Place du Jeu de Balle or Law Courts of Brussels.
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Spend some time visiting places like Place Charles Rogier while getting to know Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Gillon Tram Stop or Madou Station to see more of the area.
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