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in Brussels

Visit Brussels

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.

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.

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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.

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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.