Guide · 3 Places
Brussels
Belgium
Before You Go
When to Visit
April to September offers best weather (12-23°C/54-73°F). Summer is pleasant with outdoor cafés. Winter is cold but Christmas markets are charming.
Visa
Check requirementsEU/EEA citizens enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian citizens get 90-day visa-free stays in Schengen Area.
Getting There
TransportationBy Air: Brussels Airport (BRU) 12km from center.
By Train: Eurostar from London (2 hours), high-speed trains from Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne.
Language
CommunicationDutch, French, and German are official. English widely spoken in tourist areas and EU quarter.
Currency
Money mattersEuro (EUR). Cards widely accepted, very cashless.
Getting Around
Local transportMetro: 4 lines covering center (€2.40).
Trams/Buses: Extensive STIB network.
Walking: Grand Place area and center compact and walkable.
From the Airport
Arrival infoTrain: Direct to city center stations (20 min, €9).
Bus: Line 12 or 21 (30 min, €2.40).
Taxi: €40-50 (25 min).
Accommodations
Accommodations
The Dominican
Design hotel near La Monnaie
Cultural and Artistic Venues
Cultural and Artistic Venues
Bozar
Markets and Shopping
Markets and Shopping