Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Brussels
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Brussels, Belgium — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Grand-Place.
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Top pick
Grand-Place
Gothic centre — the medieval square, chocolate shops, the city heart.
6 min walk from center
#2
Saint-Géry
Hip nightlife district — bars, late-night cafés, the most-Insta-ed strip.
6 min walk from center
#3
European Quarter
EU institutions side — calmer, museum-heavy, weekend-quiet.
2.3 km from center
Getting around
Metro, tram, and bus network is efficient; the historic centre is walkable end to end.
Buy the STIB day pass; Eurostar and Thalys put London/Paris/Amsterdam within easy day-trip distance.