Downtown Brussels Hotels: discover the city center!

The capital of Belgium and the EU, Brussels is a city with a unique character

By booking our downtown Brussels hotels you’ll be right in the heart of the action, near to the sights and able to travel around every area of the city. Whether you prefer to explore unusual attractions like the Atomium, see the European Quarter first hand, or experience the city through your taste buds with the famous waffles, chocolate, and beer, there is so much to do in Brussels. Let our downtown Brussels hotels take care of the details so you can see the city in comfort. As well as their excellent locations close to transport links for easy travel around the city and to the airport, our hotels in Brussels offer the NH Hotels free WiFi in every room, Lazy Sundays to extend your stay, and more unusual features – chocolate factories and waffle vans!

Our City-Center Hotels

NH Collection Brussels Centre

The beautiful 4-star NH Collection Brussels Centre is situated in Brussels city center, near the Grand Place, the Gothic Hotel de Ville, and the famous Manneken Pis. Shopping fans will also love the chance to check out Rue Neuve. At this central hotel, location isn’t the only attraction: the top-floor breakfast room offers incredible views of Brussels as you enjoy the famous NH breakfast – complimented in guest reviews - for the best start to the day. In the evening, try dinner at the Burger Bistrot followed by a drink on the hotel’s top-floor terrace.

NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon

Located on Brussels city center’s most beautiful square, the 4-star NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon is a shopper’s dream: close to luxury boutiques, antique shops, and tempting chocolate shops for a taste of Brussels. Guest reviews praise this privileged central location which is ideal for sightseeing in downtown Brussels, and near to public transport links for easy travel. Spacious, comfortable rooms are the perfect place to chill, and for dining, try tapas in the informal Hispania Brasserie by Marcos Moran throughout the day, or avant-garde cuisine in El Impasse del Sablon by Hispania.

nhow Brussels Bloom

Found in the lively Botanique area, close to bars and restaurants, the art-themed nhow Brussels Bloom is truly unique: there is a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted work of art by artists from all over the world in all rooms and even a waffle van in the OO! Breakfast restaurant. As well as its central location for a sightseeing vacation, this 4-star hotel is also near to the airport and offers specific areas for business meetings and events, which makes it the perfect choice for a business stopover. For evening drinks, try the trendy ground-floor SmoodS bar.

NH Brussels Grand Place Arenberg

Located close to the central Grand Place and the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, the 4-star NH Brussels Grand Place Arenberg is perfect for seeing downtown Brussels. In their reviews, guests also comment on the convenient location close to central station. Whether you’re here for business or pleasure, this hotel offers the facilities you need for a comfortable stay: families will appreciate the modern, quiet rooms, while the NH Hotels free WiFi in every room lets you stay connected. For lunch and dinner there’s the hotel lobby “Open Bar” self-service area.

NH Brussels Carrefour de l’Europe

For those with a sweet tooth, the downtown NH Brussels Carrefour de l’Europe is a tempting option! This 4-star hotel is home to Chocopolis, a unique chocolate boutique and factory with a range of 80 handmade chocolates and truffles. What’s more, the hotel’s central location near the Musical Instruments Museum and the Fine Arts Museums makes it the perfect base for sightseeing and means that many of the rooms also have views of historic Brussels. With transport links located close by, you can also easily travel around the city and to the airport.

Shopping in downtown Brussels

Brussels has something for every budget, and by booking at our downtown hotels in Brussels you’ll be perfectly placed to check every shopping area off your list. For designer labels, Boulevard de Waterloo is a must, while Rue Antoine Dansaert is worth browsing for eye-catching pieces. Visit the popular Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert to shop and admire the incredible architecture, and Avenue Louise for vintage clothes and accessories. If you’re an eagle-eyed shopper who loves a bargain, check out Brussels’ markets on your stay at our hotels. There are over five general markets in different areas across the city, selling everything from clothing to food. Try the Marolles flea market for well-priced antiques, or the Gare du Midi for fresh foods and tempting aromas.

Get a taste of Brussels

When you stay at our downtown hotels in Brussels, make sure to taste the city’s iconic chocolate in the huge number of shops around the city center, and sample a Belgian beer or two with friends in a pub, or even on a tour around the city. While you’re here, other specialties to sample include Belgian waffles, fried mussels and of course, the famous Belgian fries. For fine dining on your stay at our hotels in Brussels, you’ll be spoilt for choice: the city is home to high-end restaurants such as the Michelin-starred Comme Chez Soi, specializing in seafood, as well as more traditional options such as Restaurant Vincent.