Hostels in BRUSSELS, BELGIUM

Welcome to Brussels – The Capital of Europe
Brussels, the city that has earned the title of the Capital of Europe, is the capital city of Belgium. Brussels is the administrative centre of the European Union and hence, one of the most important cities of Europe.

History
Brussels is a very old city with its history going back to the middle ages. The city has grown from a 10th century fortress town which was founded by Charlemagne’s descendents, into a huge metropolis teeming with a million inhabitants. After the Second World War, Brussels has become an important centre for international politics. Although the lingua franca of the country is French, there is a huge Dutch population contributing to the culture and the language.

Popular Places and Attractions
Brussels being a very historic city has a lot in store for the tourists. The grandeur of medieval architecture shares the glory with modern architectural marvels. One of the most famous landmarks is the Grand Place which is a World Heritage Site. The other popular places are the St. Michael and Gudula Cathedral, the Laken Castle and the Royal Palace. A popular tourist attraction and the symbol of the city is The Manneken Pis.

Getting Around in Brussels
Transportation in and around Brussels is never an issue. The city is well connected with other European cities by high-speed rail network like the Eurostar. Brussels is also served by two airports. Within the city, there is a very efficient Metro rail and tramway service. Apart from these, the road travel in and around the city is very convenient. Brussels also boasts of a very efficient car sharing system.

Places for Entertainment
Brussels is the shopper’s paradise, with the world’s first shopping mall the Galeries Saint Hubert-Sint Hubertusgalerijen, which opened in 1847. Besides, there are many other shops, as well as the famous flea market. Brussels is a heaven for beer lovers. The breweries offer tours and some big ones claim to have over 400 varieties of beer. The pubs and the bars in the city are the most enticing in the world.

Accommodation Options
Brussels offers a large variety of accommodation options ranging from the most luxurious hotels which offer all kinds of facilities to the cheap youth hostels, guesthouse, bed and breakfast, budget hotels, Motels all of which are quite comfortable. Moreover there are beds available in shared rooms for rent in youth hostels which would be very suitable for the budget traveller and students. These beds have all the basic amenities and definitely are a cheap alternative to hotel rooms if you don’t mind a bit of company.

Currency
The official currency of Belgium is the Euro. The notes are available in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5; and coins come in Euro 2, 1 and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1 cent. Currency can be exchanged at the bureau de change, banks, airports, railway stations, hotels and travel agencies.

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