Best Hotels near Grand Place Brussels

The Grand Place of Brussels is the city’s ornate, beating heart — a vast cobbled square lined with beautiful Baroque and Renaissance guildhalls and iconic town hall bell towers. It lives and breathes history. In one house, you’ll find where the famous author of Les Misérables lived; in another — now the Museum of the City of Brussels — you’ll discover fine 16th century paintings and tapestries. Though many of the old buildings now house shops and bars. Naturally, some of the best hotels near Grand Place Brussels are grand historic stays, from elegant 17th century townhouses to stylishly refurbished hotels set in medieval abbeys. Some are romantic, perfect for couples, while others are ideal for a short city break.

For central luxury

• You can't get more central than Hotel Amigo, a five-star luxury hotel opposite the Hotel de Ville, and just a short walk from the Grand Place. It's a refined stay, with its live jazz in the bar every weekend, classy Italian restaurant, and the Tin-Tin-themed bathrooms. The concierges are well known for their in-depth knowledge of all the best kept secrets of the city. True luxury in an unbeatable location!

For history buffs

• The Dominican is a luxury hotel set in a restored cloister of a 15th century Dominican abbey. Despite this historic facade, inside you’ll find contemporary, light-filled rooms and suites and studios kitted out with modern tech, and an excellent brasserie serving food all day. A cool and well-located stay in the old centre of Brussels.
• History buffs will love Le Dixseptieme, an elegant 17th-century hotel in a quiet location just a 3-minute walk from the Grand Place. Think plush four-posters in wood-panelled rooms, along with antiques and original works by Belgian artists. This discreet, family-owned four-star is a perfect relaxing retreat amidst the bustle of Brussels’s historic centre.

For seamless sightseeing

• Chic boutique Hotel des Galeries boasts an excellent location, overlooking the 19th-century Galeries St-Haubert with all its cafes and chocolate shops. Complete with a fantastic brasserie, white, minimalist rooms, and easy proximity to all the best sights in Grand Place — it’s a great choice for a short city break.

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  • Hotel Amigo Brussels 172 rooms from £225

    
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    City Style

    5* Luxury  -  Very high service standards.

    Sights nearby  -  Situated in the heart of the city. Most sights are within walking distance.

    Restaurant  -  Award winning Italian restaurant - Bocconi

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet

    Five-star luxury in the city’s best location with restful, classic-contemporary rooms, a choice of dining areas and tip-top service - including concierges who know all the city’s best secrets. Refined, classic, indulgent. See More

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  • The Dominican Brussels 150 rooms from £134

    
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    City Style

    Restaurant  -  Grand Lounge for fine dining and couryard bistro for more casual meals

    Sights nearby  -  Grand-Place - extravagant gothic and Baroque town hall and guildhalls

    Local markets  -  Good for local colour.

    

    Recommended by  -  Kiwi Collection

    A luxury hotel in a renovated cloister. Traditional facades encase elegant contemporary furnishings and works of modern art. Rooms, suites, and serviced studios have all the modern gadgetry and lots of natural light. The bar and dining-room of this central hotel are a fashionable meeting-place, too. See More

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  • Le Dixseptième Brussels 37 rooms from £130

    
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    City Style

    Luxury

    Sights nearby  -  2 minutes walk from the Grand Place. All major sights are at most 15 mins on foot from the hotel.

    Local markets  -  Good for local colour.

    

    Recommended by  -  Kiwi Collection, Fodors

    Elegant 4* 17th-century hotel with a low-key sense of luxury and a choice of historic or more contemporary rooms some with four poster beds. Lovely breakfast courtyard, excellent meeting rooms, and business centre. It caters perfectly to the business visitor. See More

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  • Hotel Des Galeries Brussels 23 rooms from £144

    
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    City Style  -  Hotel with as much character as the city itself, and friendly staff are enthusiatic to give exploring tips and help hire bikes

    Sights nearby  -  Cathedral of St Michael & La Grand Place

    Designer  -  Fleur Delesalle and Camille Flammarion

    Boutique

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet

    Boutique hotel inside city landmark Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert. Rooms have parquet floors, wooden shutters, unique furniture and very chic bathrooms. Suites are in the eaves over two floors. Modern Belgian cuisine in cool restaurant. Superb location, characterful and good value. See More

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Written by Edmund Wise

posted Monday, 28th October 2024