Where to Stay in Brussels
Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Brussels for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Zaventem Airport (BRU).
Best neighborhoods to stay in Brussels
Grand Place + Manneken Pis
30 min from BRUUNESCO Grand Place is one of Europe's most beautiful squares. 4-min walk to the tiny Manneken Pis statue. Free, busiest at lunchtime.
EU Quarter + Parlamentarium
20 min from BRUFree EU Parliament visitor centre (€0 + ID). Closer to BRU than centre — good for short layovers. 1 hour inside.
Atomium (1958 World Fair landmark)
30 min from BRUIconic 102m-tall steel sculpture from the 1958 Expo. €16 entry to top. Best for 6+ hour layovers + photo enthusiasts.
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Eat here
Belgian frites at Friterie Tabora (Grand Place) — €4 with mayo + andalouse sauce. Mussels-and-frites at any Brasserie. Triple chocolate waffle at Maison Dandoy.
Local tip
BRU is 12km from centre — SNCB trains run 6 times/hour, taking just 17 min for €11.90. The station is inside the terminal. Brussels evening traffic 17:00-19:00 can delay taxis significantly — train is always more reliable.
Getting to your hotel from BRU
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Getting out of Brussels (BRU)
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