Discover brussels
Your advantages when booking in our official website
Brussels is yours to discover... from the moment you step through the hotel door.
Located in the heart of Brussels’ historic center, our hotels are the ideal starting point for exploring the city on foot, following the rhythm of the alleys, squares and treasures for which the capital is famous.
Every street reveals a piece of the city’s history, and every detour offers a new perspective.
Here’s our selection of emblematic places to discover, at your leisure, from our hotels.
UNESCO-listed jewel
La Grand-Place
It’s impossible to miss, let alone forget. The Grand-Place will overwhelm you with its symmetry, rich ornamentation and light. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s both monumental and lively: the scene of celebrations, flower markets, festivals of light, or simply get-togethers over a coffee.
Let yourself be dazzled by:
- Town Hall: a Gothic jewel with soaring spires
- The King's House: now a city museum
- The facades of guild houses, all gilding, colonnades and sculpted details
Timeless chic under a glass roof
Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
Built in 1847, they have seen the likes of Baudelaire, Verlaine, Magritte… and generations of urban strollers. Under their monumental glass roof, everything seems to hang in the air: the antique shop windows, the period lighting, the mosaics on the floor. It’s like strolling through a movie set.
To discover:
- Historic chocolate makers (Mary, Neuhaus, Pierre Marcolini)
- Independent bookshops and elegant boutiques
- The Théâtre des Galeries, confidential and refined
It’s the perfect place for a stroll between boutiques and sweet treats, or for a moment to yourself.
2 minutes on foot
600 years of art under one roof
The Royal Museums of Fine Arts
Bruegel, Rubens, Ensor, Delvaux, Magritte… they’re all here, in a spectacular collection spanning six centuries of European pictorial creation.
The vast, quiet rooms offer a timeless experience, whether alone or accompanied, in silence or with a guide.
Don’t miss :
- Museum of Ancient Art (Bruegel, Bosch, Van Dyck)
- The Fin-de-Siècle museum (Art Nouveau and the avant-garde)
- Large-scale temporary exhibitions
A space where you feel very small… and infinitely curious.
7 minutes on foot
A breath of history and power
The Royal Palace & Place Royale
Facing the Parc de Bruxelles, the Palais Royal is the symbolic heart of Belgian power.
The seat of official receptions, it is open to the public every summer: gilded salons, monumental staircases, tapestries and ceremonial furnishings are revealed to those who pass through its doors.
Just ahead, Place Royale rises like a tableau vivant, flanked by symmetrical facades and breathtaking views of Mont des Arts.
10 minutes on foot
Brussels humor in bronze
Manneken-Pis
Small, cheeky, world-famous: Manneken-Pis is more than a statue, he’s a symbol.
Every week (or almost every week), he changes his outfit to embody a cause, a country, a profession or a moment in history. Children love him, adults smile at him, and photographers never leave his side.
Also worth seeing: the official Garde-Robe of Manneken-Pis, in a nearby museum.
3 minutes on foot
Silence, stained glass and spirituality
Saints-Michel-et-Gudule Cathedral
Built in the 13th century, this cathedral is one of the finest examples of Brabant Gothic architecture.
Its twin towers dominate the city center
Inside: sacred calm, flamboyant stained glass windows, an archaeological crypt, and a majestic organ with over 4,000 pipes.
Even today, it hosts major state ceremonies and breathtaking spiritual concerts.
8 minutes on foot
How about a little more strolling?
Extend your discovery
Live Brussels to the rhythm of its greatest events
Cultural diaries
A historic show in the heart of the city
The Ommegang
Every summer, Brussels relives the era of Charles V through a grandiose, costumed and theatrical procession. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this historical reconstruction transforms the Grand-Place into a living stage, with horses, drums, halberdiers and a medieval atmosphere.
July
Grand-Place (1 minute walk)
The magic of Christmas downtown
Winter pleasures
The city shines with a thousand lights during the festive season: magical illuminations, Ferris wheel, skating rink, light shows on the facades, and one of Europe’s most famous Christmas markets. A warm atmosphere to savor with mulled wine, waffles and enchanted strolls.
Late November to early January
Grand-Place, Bourse, Sainte-Catherine (1 to 10 minutes’ walk)
10 days of music and discovery
Brussels Summer Festival
Every August, the city resounds to the rhythm of open-air concerts. The Brussels Summer Festival brings together Belgian and international artists in a relaxed, festive and open atmosphere, in the heart of the capital’s historic sites.
August
Mont des Arts, Place des Palais (about 10 minutes’ walk)
White Night
Contemporary art reinvents the city
An entire night dedicated to creation. Performances, visual installations, sounds, lights and surprises take over sometimes forgotten places to offer a unique artistic and sensory experience. Each edition explores a new district of Brussels.
Autumn (variable date)
Downtown (walking distance)
Comics Festival
The comic strip capital celebrates
Brussels celebrates its paper heroes with panache: giant balloon parade, children’s activities, original exhibitions, meetings with authors… From Tintin to Spirou, bubbles come to life in the city!
September
Parc Royal, Place des Palais (10-minute walk)
A luminous and poetic journey
Bright Brussels
In February, the night becomes a stage. This festival transforms the center of Brussels into an open-air gallery, with illuminated and interactive installations by Belgian and international artists. A fascinating evening stroll.
February
Quartier Royal, Mont des Arts (5 to 10 minutes’ walk)
Jazz takes to the streets
Brussels Jazz Weekend
Every May, dozens of free concerts take place in the squares, cafés and streets of the city center. Swing, soul, fusion or classic jazz: the atmosphere is friendly, lively and, above all, accessible to all.
May
Grand-Place, Sablon, downtown
Exhibitions, shows, neighborhood events, markets or confidential festivals…
Read our monthly cultural recommendations and favorites in our blog.
