ABOUT BRUSSELS

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the country’s largest city with a population of around 1.1 million inhabitants. Brussels is also the headquarters of both the EU and NATO.

For information on Brussels and its history, see Wikipedia.

For a zoomable map of Brussels, click HERE.

Plenty more information about Brussels for visitors can be found at the official Brussels Tourist Board website.

VISIT BRUSSELS
- How to Get There

By Plane: For flight deals to Brussels from the UK, try the Skyscanner.net website or Expedia.co.uk.

British Airways, BMI, Flybe and Brussels Airlines operate flights from various UK cities to Brussels Airport.

Ryanair flies from Edinburgh and Glasgow Prestwick to Brussels Charleroi Airport, which lies 50km south of Brussels

By Train: Use Eurostar. Journey time is just under 2 hours from London.

By Coach: Use Eurolines.

BRUSSELS SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS
- What to See & Do

Top attractions include the massive Grand Place (Old Town square), the Royal Palace, the famous Manneken Pis statue (of a boy peeing!), the Belgian Comic Strip Centre (including Tintin and the Smurfs!) and the Atomium (which provides great views over the city and hosts various exhibitions).

The Museum of the City of Brussels and the excellent Musical Instruments Museum are worth a visit, as is the Cantillon Brewery & Beer Museum. The are many other museums to pass the time, and of course don’t forget all those fantastic beers and chocolates!

Lonely Planet’s list of sights and attractions in Brussels provides further details on what to see and do in Brussels while you are there.

BRUSSELS ACCOMMODATION

BRUSSELS HOTELS:

- Hotels.com: Brussels Hotels

- Alpharooms: Hotels in Brussels

Brussels Hostels:

- Hostelworld: Brussels Hostels