Brussels travel guide

Brussels Tourism | Brussels Guide

You're Going to Love Brussels

With 1.02 million inhabitants, Brussels is the most populous city in Belgium. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country.

When to visit Brussels

Brussels in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 697
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brussels in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 697
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brussels in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Brussels, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Brussels

Plane

Brussels is served by 2 airports: Brussels Airport (BRU) and Charleroi Brussels (CRL). The closest to the city centre of Brussels is Brussels Airport, which is located 11 km from the city centre. Further away is Charleroi Brussels, 44 km from the centre of Brussels.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Brussels, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Brussels to Paris takes 1h 22m and costs around RM 151 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Amsterdam, expect to pay about RM 165 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 1.8 km from the city centre, Brussels Midi is the busiest station in Brussels. Another popular train station is Brussels Nord, located 1.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Brussels is to pick up a car hire from Antwerp, which is about 41 km from Brussels. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avis, among others, in Antwerp.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Brussels Rue de France, located 2.1 km from the city centre of Brussels. Brussels-North is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

Brussels is served by 2 airports: Brussels Airport (BRU) and Charleroi Brussels (CRL). The closest to the city centre of Brussels is Brussels Airport, which is located 11 km from the city centre. Further away is Charleroi Brussels, 44 km from the centre of Brussels.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Brussels, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Brussels to Paris takes 1h 22m and costs around RM 151 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Amsterdam, expect to pay about RM 165 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 1.8 km from the city centre, Brussels Midi is the busiest station in Brussels. Another popular train station is Brussels Nord, located 1.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Brussels is to pick up a car hire from Antwerp, which is about 41 km from Brussels. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avis, among others, in Antwerp.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Brussels Rue de France, located 2.1 km from the city centre of Brussels. Brussels-North is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Brussels

Lufthansa
Good (4,490 reviews)
KLM
Good (824 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,284 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,611 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (219 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Finnair
Good (898 reviews)
LOT
Good (672 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,116 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (811 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brussels

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Châtelain to great affordable options like the Hotel La Grande Cloche, Brussels offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 525 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,079 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Generation Europe Youth Hostel and Maxhotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Brussels, with prices from RM 189 to RM 1,077 per night. Bruxelles-Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Brussels are about 8% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brussels

Most booked hotels in Brussels

Meininger Hotels Bruxelles City Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 189+
Novotel Brussels City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 681+
Hotel Le Plaza Brussels
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 737+
Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 539+
Best Western City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
RM 443+

Hiring a car in Brussels

Expect to pay RM 8.54 per litre in Brussels (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 102.39 and RM 136.52. The most frequently booked car type in Brussels is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.54 per litre in Brussels (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 102.39 and RM 136.52. The most frequently booked car type in Brussels is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Brussels

Avis

Avis

Hertz

Hertz

Sixt

Sixt
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