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Brussels
Brussels
Belgium's capital and EU headquarters with stunning architecture and world-famous chocolate
🌐Other Cities in Belgium
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Hotel Amigo
- ★The Hotel Brussels
- ★Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo
- ★Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
- ★NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon
- ★Moxy Brussels City Center
- ★Ibis Brussels Centre Gare Midi
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Comme Chez Soi
$$$$Two Michelin-starred Belgian haute cuisine
•Chez Léon
$$Traditional mussels and fries since 1893
•La Roue d'Or
$$$Classic Belgian dishes near Grand Place
•Fin de Siècle
$$Authentic Belgian tavern food, huge portions
•Belga Queen
$$$Contemporary Belgian cuisine in stunning former bank building
🛍️ Shopping
- •Galeries Royales Saint-Hubertshopping_arcade
Europe's oldest covered shopping arcade (1847) with luxury boutiques and chocolatiers
- •Rue Neuveshopping_street
Main pedestrian shopping street with international chains and department stores
- •Sablon Districtantiques_quarter
Upscale neighborhood with antique shops, art galleries, and premium chocolate boutiques
- •Pierre Marcolinichocolate
World-renowned chocolatier, Belgium's finest artisanal chocolates
💡 Travel Tips
- • Brussels Card includes transport and museum entry - good value for 2-3 days
- • Try authentic Belgian waffles, fries, and beer - avoid tourist traps on Grand Place
- • Many museums free on first Wednesday or Sunday of month
- • Learn basic French or Dutch phrases - locals appreciate the effort
- • Chocolate shops everywhere - Pierre Marcolini, Neuhaus, and Leonidas are top choices
- • EU Parliament offers free tours - book online in advance
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
April - September
💰Daily Budget
$100-200/day
👥Popular With
Food LoversArchitecture EnthusiastsEU VisitorsChocolate Lovers
🗓️Recommended Stay
2-3 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+1
💬Local Language
French, Dutch (Flemish), English widely spoken
💱Currency
EUR (Euro)
📅Brussels 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Historic Center & Belgian Delights
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Morning3h
Grand Place & City Center Walking Tour
💡 UNESCO Grand Place best in morning light. Visit Manneken Pis, Galeries Royales shopping arcade, Brussels City Museum. Free walking tours available.
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Afternoon3h
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Belgian Chocolate & Beer Experience
💡 Visit Pierre Marcolini or Neuhaus chocolate shops. Try Belgian beer at Delirium Cafe (2,000+ beers). Chocolate museum optional.
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Evening2-3h
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Traditional Belgian Dinner
💡 Try moules-frites (mussels and fries) at Chez Léon. Don't miss Belgian waffles for dessert. Reserve ahead on weekends.
💡Tips
- •Brussels Card includes transport and 30+ museums - worth it for 2+ days
- •Tap water safe and free - ask for 'carafe d'eau'
- •Many restaurants charge for bread basket - decline if you don't want it
- •Avoid eating on Grand Place itself - very touristy and expensive