Holiday to Brussels

Fall in Love with Brussels – Holiday to the Cultural Heart of Europe

From a fortress town of the 10th century, Brussels has admirably transformed itself to a metropolitan city and popular tourist destination. The capital of Belgium, it is a place to find the blend of multiple cultures and languages. Home to the numerous European Union administration institutions, Brussels has a distinctive character of its own. There is a lot to see and do in the city, many budget hotels in Brussels and cheap places to stay that makes all good arrangements for the tourists to stay, dine and relax in Brussels.

Place to Stay in Brussels
Brussels city centre has a number of budget hotels that are safe, clean and full of amenities. Brussels North Station has some of the best budget and mid-range hotels. Luxury hotels can be found near to the shopping and business district of the city. Apart from hotels, there are other accommodation options like youth hostels in Brussels and bed and breakfast options. Those looking for budget accommodations on a holiday to Brussels Belgium find these options within their budget and a great base to explore the city.

Popular Attractions to Visit
Brussels has an array of landmarks that add to its character of being the city for tourists with different tastes. Atomium, the giant monument representing an iron crystal unit has become the celebrated icon of the city. The topmost sphere of the structure offers a restaurant for a different kind of dining experience with great views of the city. Visiting the illuminated Grand Place in the evening to look at historical old buildings and towers is a mesmerizing experience during a holiday to Brussels Belgium. 

Statue of Europe, Palais de Justice and Manneken Pis are other noteworthy landmarks of the city and well worth making time for. Stokkel House, which is listed among the World Heritage Sites, is one of the many old houses and manors worth visiting. Your holiday to Brussels will remain incomplete without visiting the popular museums and art galleries. Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire museum is popular for the collection of objects belonging to different civilizations. Musées Royaux des Beaux Arts de Belgique combines historical and modern arts. Natural Sciences Museum of Belgium, Royal Museum for Central Africa and Musical Instruments Museum are other museums with amazing exhibits to their credit.

Entertainment Activities
On a holiday to Brussels Belgium, plan a visit to the famous Cantillon Brewery to taste some exotic varieties of beer. Another good idea is to join a multimedia guided tour to the European Parliament. Brussels bike tours are other great opportunities to explore the city in the company of other tourists and guides. Guided architectural tours can be joined to have an architectural expedition around the city. Brussels is one city with a number of entertainment venues like cinemas and concert halls. Arenberg, Cinema Nova, Kinepolis and Vendome are few cinemas worth mentioning.

Brussels has a number of shopping complexes and markets. Marché aux Puces is a popular flea market to find various items at extremely affordable prices. Apart from beer, chocolates too are the specialty of the city. Make sure to purchase the best quality Belgian chocolates from the city stores.

Wining & Dining in Brussels
Brussels has restaurants with specialties in fries, mussels and waffles. There are restaurants that serve delicious and freshly cooked seafood. At the same time, there are eating places for those preferring vegetarian food items. Taste one of the popular Belgian beers at a pub, bar or club in the city. These nightlife venues are worth visiting for enjoying drink and live musical performances.

Brussels is a vibrant European city with a mix of populations belonging to different cultures. Enjoy your presence in a city that has successfully maintained its historical character and adapted to the modern world as well.