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
![Hotel Amigo](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/91/00/9100cf46cfb04a61b7335193325a0151/600x422.jpg)
- 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](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/c7/e6/c7e66380eee4714fb31da0297acca041/600x422.jpg)
- 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
![Hotel des Galeries](https://www.thehotelguru.com/_images/0f/14/0f14d2affd3901eaec1d4616c34de4c1/600x422.jpg)
- 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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