Where to stay in Brussels
Monday, 04 Sep 2006 16:38
Advice on budget, affordable and luxury accommodation in Brussels
Budget accommodation in Brussels
Holding the bragging rights for being the only hostel in the very heart of Brussels city centre, 2GO4 Quality Hostel has modern, urban interiors and some en-suite rooms.
Youth Hostel Van Gogh is cheap and cheerful and not nearly as moody as its namesake. In fact, it is so-called because the famous painter Vincent Van Gogh used to work here. Fun loving tourists can settle in by tucking into its bar's wide array of cheap Belgian beers.
Affordable accommodation in Brussels
For accommodation with the personal touch, try the four bedroom guesthouse, Sleephere on rue de l'Agriculture. It is well located near the Grand Place and the friendly owners will tell you all you need to know to enjoy your time in Brussels.
For a hotel bursting with character, look no further than Welcome Hotel, which is a welcome break from sterile chain hotels. Each room is themed, so whether you are staying the Congo room or the China room, you can guarantee an interesting stay.
Luxury accommodation in Brussels
More Spanish than Belgian, the nevertheless luxurious enclaves of Amigo Hotel is slap bang in the centre, and visitors are made to feel special with heartfelt, friendly service and finely decorated rooms.
Resplendent with sparkling grandeur, the Royal Windsor Hotel is simultaneously modern and old, the renovated building boasting 266 rooms, with flat panel screens and plenty of space to relax. Night owls can even enjoy the hotel's own nightclub.