Best hotels in Brussels
Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place
Rue Auguste Orts, Grand Place 3-7, 1000 Bruxelles
Experience ultimate comfort and luxurious treatment in a grand historic setting. Situated in the heart of Brussels and flanked by flamboyant Baroque architecture on all sides, the hotel offers the best in deluxe accommodation sparing no modern amenities.
Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo Brussels
Rue de l’Amigo 13, 1000 Bruxelles
Just off the Grand Place, the Hotel Amigo offers exceptional service and simple but sumptuous style. Families can book suites with interconnecting rooms, while those looking for an extra-special stay can splash out on the Armand Blaton Suite, with its own rooftop terrace.
Hygge Hotel
Rue des Drapiers 31-33 Ixelles, 1050 Brussels
In Danish, the word Hygge describes the in-trend, all-encompassing concept of 'coziness'. This gorgeous boutique hotel, designed by man-of-the-hour architect Michel Penneman, is an oasis of relaxation and wellness. From luxury rooms to ultra-fast Wi-Fi and international breakfasts, it checks all the boxes.
Best restaurants in Brussels
Restaurant Le Rabassier
Rue de Rollebeek 23, 1000 Bruxelles
This is excellence in modern fine dining. Imaginative delicacies are served with love in a contemporary cozy setting. The seasonal food is fresh and loaded with delicately balanced flavors. Make sure you try something with their specialty ingredient, truffle, to unlock a world of taste and fragrance.
Comme Chez Soi
Place Rouppe 23, 1000 Bruxelles
This chic place in the heart of Brussels ignites a romance with food. Along with culinary excellence, it offers a slice of nearly a century of rich history. Its Michelin star is testament to the quality of the dishes it serves in the art-deco dining room, and the cuisine is classic, with a modern twist.
Ballekes
Rue des Chapeliers 3, 1000 Bruxelles
Not fine dining, but hearty and mouthwatering European food at its best. They focus on one thing, and they do it very well: meatballs. Choose your meat from pork, beef, or chicken - or go for a plant-based vegan option. Served with crispy, golden fries, these tender meatballs will leave a taste to remember for years to come.
Best things to do in Brussels
Grand Place
Grote Markt, 1000 Brussel
The most famous destination in Brussels is the medieval central square of the city. It's a wealth of history and architecture. This awe-inspiring square is also a venue for festivals and cultural events like the 'Flower Carpet'.
Atomium
Place de l'Atomium 1, 1020 Bruxelles
What was supposed to be a temporary sculpture slash monument for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair (Expo '58) became the symbol of the European capital. This breathtaking architecture also symbolises the faith we hold in humankind's progress in science.
Royal Palace of Brussels
Rue Brederode 16, 1000 Bruxelles
A beautiful, grand palace from any angle, the Palais Royal Bruxelles is an architectural marvel that claims high honors in European history. It might no longer serve as the royal residence, but it remains one of the most magnificent monuments of Belgium.