Brussels Travel Guide

Hotels
Brussels has everything from budget to 5* deluxe. If you are planning a weekend vist, many top hotels drop their prices dramatically from Friday to Sunday

Attractions
The spectacular Grand Place, which is arguably one of the most beautiful squares in Western Europe, the Baroque architecture, the Museum of Fine Art and the Royal Palace. Brussels is proud of its reputation as one of the gastronomic centres of the world and offers many fine restaurants and bars for you to judge.

Shopping
There is a market open every day in Brussels, the most famous being the Flower Market at the Grand Place and the antiques market at Place du Sablon. Avenue Louise offers designer shops and there is more general shopping in Rue Neuve. Belgian chocolates and Belgian beer are both worth sampling

Excursions
Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges and Luxembourg are all easily reached from the centre of Brussels by train or car, as is the famous battlefield of Waterloo.

Family
Brussels is a child friendly city with most hotels and many restaurants offering child discounts.

Getting Around
Brussels has an efficient metro system which is complimented by a network of bus and tram routes. Taxis are plentiful and all major Car Hire companies are represented.