Travel guide

Brussels

Grand squares, waffles and comics

🗓️ Best time: April–October💰 Mid-Range · ~$125/day📍 Belgium

🏨 Find hotels ✈️ Search flights 🎫 Tours & activities

About Brussels

The EU's capital pairs one of Europe's most beautiful squares with world-class chocolate, 1,000+ beers, Art Nouveau architecture, and comic-strip murals.

⭐ Things to do in Brussels

Grand-PlaceAtomiumManneken PisComic Strip CenterMagritte MuseumGaleries Royales Saint-HubertArt Nouveau Horta housesSunday Marolles flea market

🍽️ What to eat in Brussels

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Moules-fritesBelgian wafflesChocolate pralinesLambic & gueuze beer

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Metro, trams and buses; the historic centre is walkable.

💡 Local tip

Skip the tourist-strip restaurants near Grand-Place; eat where the EU crowd goes in Sainte-Catherine.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.

🌙 Nightlife

Beer bars around Saint-Géry and the trendy Dansaert quarter.