Hotels in Brussels

Hotels in Brussels: prices, timing and areas

When to book a stay in Brussels for less

Brussels is cheapest in summer and early spring. August, when officials and delegations are away on holiday, is usually the bottom of the market, and March is cheap too. The priciest is December, during the Christmas markets, when a room can run up to two thirds more than in August. The day of the week matters as well. The cheapest night is Friday, as business traffic eases after the working week, while you pay the most for Wednesday, in the middle of the conference and meeting week. This is a city of congresses and politics, so it pays to book about six weeks ahead, especially if your dates fall on a big event.

What a stay costs by property type

Brussels is cheaper than many Western European capitals, but the gap between a hostel bed and a family room is still wide. The cheapest sleep is in hostels and three-star places; you pay the most for a family room and upper-tier properties. Below are indicative nightly rates for two people.

Where a stay is cheaper and where it costs more

Most people look for a room in Bruxelles-Ville, the very centre by the Grand Place, because from here you can walk to most of the sights. The dearest is the European Quarter around the EU institutions, where business traffic drives prices up. The cheapest is Saint-Gilles south of the centre, a district with good food and Art Nouveau architecture. Below are indicative rates by district.

Indicative rates for a double room, for the cheapest, the dearest and the most popular area. In Brussels the gap between a quiet August and December, and between Friday and Wednesday, can be marked, so check the real price for your dates in the search above.

Which stay in Brussels suits whom

• First time in Brussels. Bruxelles-Ville by the Grand Place is the easiest base. From here it is a few minutes to Manneken Pis, the Saint-Hubert galleries and the main sights.
• For families. Hotels with family rooms near the centre and the metro, such as Maison Flagey. Easy to mix sightseeing with a trip out to the Atomium.
• For couples. Boutique places in the centre and in Ixelles, near restaurants and bars. Everything is a short walk from here for dinner and a beer tasting.
• With breakfast. Many hotels in the centre, such as Happy Boutique Hotel by the Grand Place, include breakfast, which helps you set off early for sightseeing.
• For business. Places in the European Quarter are handy for meetings at the EU institutions, well connected by metro.
• Near the airport. Hotels by Zaventem airport, such as the Sheraton or Crowne Plaza, suit an early flight. A train reaches the centre from here.

Example hotels in Brussels with prices

From a cheap room to five stars in the centre, a few Brussels names with a from price. Just a starting point, as rates can climb noticeably in December and on conference days.

From prices for a double room. In Brussels the same hotel can differ noticeably between August and December, so check your exact dates in the search.

When Brussels costs more

The dearest is December, during the Christmas markets, when the city lights up and the crowds arrive. Midweek is dear too, driven by business and conference traffic. In summer, especially August, officials and delegations are away and prices drop, as they do in early spring. The nicest time to visit, with mild weather, is late spring and early autumn. In August, every two years, the Grand Place is covered by the Flower Carpet, and the Brussels Beer Weekend is held separately.