Best Hotels in Brussels' European Quarter

Brussels' European Quarter is the centre of political power in Europe — home to many EU institutions, and some of the world's most powerful men and women. It's grand and modern; buildings like the iconic Berlaymont Building (home to the European Commission) are architectural marvels. If you want to learn some unusual facts about the EU, check out the Parlamentarium — an interactive (and surprisingly, free) museum. Head over to Place Luxembourg (the locals call it Place Lux) — for a bustling atmosphere with plenty of cafes and on-trend bars, which spill on to the street. For such a grand area, it isn't surprising that the best hotels in Brussels' European Quarter include a grand, luxury stay that's a great favourite of politicians. We've also discovered a chic hotel perfect for young people with live DJ sets and a happening bar.

For a hip vibe

• Aloft Brussels is just 500m from the European Parliament. This is a cool, contemporary hotel, a great option for young travellers: there's an awesome co-working space, live music, nightly DJ sets, and a pool table in the happening bar. A sociable, on-trend stay for the hip and young.

Old world luxury

• The Stanhope is a luxury hotel set in a former convent just a few minutes' walk from the European Parliament, Royal Palace and Boulevard de Waterloo with its plethora of designer brands. This is a stay for the discerning, deep-pocketed traveller: you'll rub shoulders with eurocrats and business people in the marble-floored lobby dotted with busts of imperial dignitaries. Old-fashioned luxury at its finest.

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