St. Rumbold's Cathedral Tours

Dominating the horizon of Mechelen with its 98 metres, the 15th century Sint-Romboutstoren has a funny story. In the 1600s, a drunk local thought the tower was on fire. He alarmed the whole city and the people pulled up lots and lots of buckets of water, up all 538 steps, to extinguish the flames... Until it suddenly disappeared. It was a misty day, and when the moon slipped through the haze, the people realized there never really was a fire.. They were actually trying to extinguish the moon. That is why the people of Mechelen are still called the Moon Extinguishers today! (Or Maneblussers in Dutch)
Climb Saint Rumbold's Tower to get the best views of Mechelen. The top is 97 metres high. Expect approximately an hour worth of time for your visit.
You needn't be religious to appreciate the tranquil atmosphere of St. Rumbolds Cathedral. Ask when the next service is scheduled or when you can go for a wander through.

If you're staying a while in Mechelen, St. Rumbold's Cathedral is a good place to kick off your exploring. This principal church is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you on the go here. Tomorrowland, Planckendael Zoo, and Technopolis are also ready to be explored nearby.

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Falko Hotel

Falko Hotel

4 out of 5
Price was $1,267, price is now $1,087 per person
$1,087
per person
Jun 2 - Jun 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to Brussels (BRU)
8.8/10 Excellent! (36 reviews)
The staff was very courteous and friendly. However, the room we were assigned on the first night was quite a shock. The shower was located in the bedroom with only a single glass wall for separation. There was no sofa and only one chair in the room, as well as just one small bath towel provided. Overall, the room felt more like a closet than a proper hotel room. Given the price we paid, we expected a much more decent accommodation. The following day, I requested a different room, which we received that evening. This room was significantly better and met our expectations. That said, I believe a discount should have been offered for the first night, which unfortunately did not happen. Overall, the hotel is very clean and modern.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Craves Hotel

Craves Hotel

3 out of 5
Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
Price was $2,738, price is now $2,438 per person
$2,438
per person
May 1 - May 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Brussels (BRU)
8.8/10 Excellent! (427 reviews)
This is a very central location- above a very busy bar on the weekends so maybe not the best for travelling with children. Front staff were nice enough but room was T I N Y for two adults and one child. No small refrigerator in room and cream for coffee had gone bad. Aesthetics were very cool!

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

NH Collection Brussels Centre

NH Collection Brussels Centre

4 out of 5
Lower Town
Price was $2,726, price is now $2,448 per person
$2,448
per person
May 1 - May 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Brussels (BRU)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Very good location. Nice, clean and comfortable rooms.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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