Marvel at the details in Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage site, housing intricately detailed guildhalls, the City Hall and the Maison du Roi. Considered one of the world’s most beautiful squares, the space hosts a number of events throughout the year including the Flower Carpet in August and the Christmas Tree in December.
For more classic European architecture visit Galeries Saint-Hubert, just a three-minute walk from your comfortable room, a beautiful shopping arcade adorned with glass ceilings and marble floors housing a number of chocolatiers and cafes. One of Brussels better-known sights, Manneken Pis, is located a 10-minute walk from your hotel.
Tintin, Spirou and the Smurfs were all created in Brussels and their presence is everywhere in the city: on walls, building façades and museums. Discover comic strip street art as well as the Comic Museum, just 5 minutes walking distance from easyHotel Brussels.
Further afield, make the most of Belgium’s small size and explore the nearby cities of Ghent and Bruges. Best explored as a day trip, you can reach Ghent directly by train in 45 minutes or one hour and 15 minutes to Bruges from Brussels Central Train Station. Admire the cobblestone laneways and canal before visiting The Basilica of the Holy Blood, a Renaissance church in Bruges, or tour Gravensteen in Ghent, a 12th century castle housing various weapons and contraptions from medieval times. In December, enjoy festive treats, hot chocolate and mulled wine while cosying up at the Christmas markets.