Brussels city Reviews

• maximus says:

  “ This is a small jewel in the heart of Europe!! It is a small city but full of attractions and monuments!! The Mannekin Piss was certainly the main attraction and the Atomium, representing the 9 regions of Belguim!! We also eat french fries and Les Gauffres, typical from there and to end the… more day, of course Belgian beer!!close

  Posted: on Apr 3, 2009 |

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• travellingman123 says:

  “ Hotels. Research research research. There are a lot of hotels in brussels, but few good ones. Expect prices from 60 euros a night, but don't expect much. The reviews are, in my experience, spot on! Getting about on public transport. The tram and metro are pretty efficient. Trams run… more well, and are not too affected by the traffic. The Metro is on the whole clean, but after work hours, there is an element of public you'd not invite to your house! It's not an extensive network and a journey end to end takes less than an hour. Buying your Tickets! It costs about 2 euros per 'jump' or journey and you have a variety of tickets, 1 day jump, 3 day jump, and a 10 jump tickets. The cost per journey can be as little as 1 euro 20 cents, but for those staying a month or more ,consider a monthly pass for around 44 euros. You will need a passport and a passport size picture to buy one, but if like me you don't have a car, then its travel for just over 1 euro a day. Beer Great! Food Great! Traffic. Mental! The morning traffic is just a billlion cars waiting for the billionth and one to leave it's parking place. The metro here is ok, but nowhere near as extensive as london or tokyo. Consequently a lot of people drive and by god you and your lungs know it. Rush hour starclose

  Tags: Brussels, things to do, review
  Posted: on Mar 22, 2009 |

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• paul says:

  “ Brussels is a nice city which has some interesting attractions. It's most famous statue is a small child which they dress up in different clothes throughout the year. Always a bonus, when a city has plenty of chocolate shops too - so be sure to raid them :) There is a good atmosphere as… more well, with long narrow lanes full of restaurants and people trying to entice you in. The main Platz is pretty cool, which is lit up in various different lights at night. If you are in the area, Brussels is worth a look - but I wouldn't go out of my way to get there again.close

  Tags: chocolate, atmosphere
  Posted: on Mar 18, 2009 |

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• cooltraveller says:

  “ Brussels is just amazing , so much tio see, feel, read and taste in such a small place. The Mennekin Pis its legendary story are really inspirational. The Grand Palace is a must to be visited. Then the gallery of the King and Queen is another good place to see. Yes my Beer loving Friends!… more the Pubs in brussels offer a large variety of beer and i tried some of them, quite unique. well! my recommended one is guise beer ! "i can still feel its taste". For the people who want to enjoy a different night life they can find the Red Light District near the north station, brussels.close

  Tags: Beer, Chocolate, Musuems
  Posted: on Feb 16, 2009 |

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• David-Rangers1873 says:

  “ Not much to do I am afraid, apart from the Grand Place and a few other sights down that way, we struggled to fill our time. One day in Brussels is more than enough. As for nightclubs, Fuse is recommended although it was quite a bit away from our hostel.. there are no clubs of real note… more around the area of the Grand Place. close

  Posted: on Mar 7, 2008 |

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• themeanjulibean1369 says:

  “ Go to Antwerp or Bruges, I loved both much better than Brussels, which is just another big city

  Posted: on Jan 14, 2008 |

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• nicalygr says:

  “ Brussels is a very chill place. There isn\'t a ton of tourist stuff but it\'s a good place to hang out or laugh at things like the ugly EU building.

  Posted: on Jan 7, 2008 |

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• friscoes6447 says:

  “ i didnt like brussels at all!

  Posted: on Jan 2, 2008 |

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• allenlicn says:

  “ a lot to see and to do, especially in the summer. there are some great restaurants. try the beer and chocolate.

  Posted: on Dec 29, 2007 |

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• screamingacorn222978 says:

  “ It\'s probably located inbetween Brussels-Noord station and the heart of the city, but even then walking to the city takes like 5 minutes and it\'s conveniently placed near trains + metro. I stayed in \"The White Room\" which was quite the experience. There\'s free… more internet, but the catch is that there\'s lockout of the reception which is connected to the lounge, so if you come after 11pm there won\'t be anywhere to hang out. Other than that, I\'d recommend it. The staff were nice and helpful, SUPER clean and the lockers were really large. =)close

  Posted: on Dec 11, 2007 |

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• everythingis-peachy7191 says:

  “ I loved brussells, it is a city like no other, a total contrasting city, you have a crumbling old fort between massive glass high rises, and a massive church in the middle of a ghetto, massive abstract wooden THING in the shopping strip! It is a mix of different cultures and people, and… more expect the unexpected. close

  Posted: on Dec 7, 2007 |

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• Luckeymick says:

  “ The city is dirty and has high crime, not safe to run around alone at night.

  Posted: on Nov 29, 2007 |

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• courtney says:

  “ christmas markets and holiday decorations made the city really charming and festive. loads of great restaurants, though i\'d stear clear of the rue des bouchers,, restaurant busker/hawkers really give me the creeps. buy the art nouveau map from the tourist office and wander around the… more whole city with a pseudo-purpose, stopping off in cute shops, and cafes as you like.close

  Posted: on Nov 24, 2007 |

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• chris129 says:

  “ For this weekend i was on a stag do and we had to venture outside of the city for the activities as Brussels is too urban for it. But for food, drink, architecture and plodding around as well as transport it is fantastic.

  Posted: on Nov 23, 2007 |

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• bblinkgirl1826585 says:

  “ the waffels are the best thing ever and everyone is very friendly and tourist friendly everyone knows english french anf german fluently

  Posted: on Nov 22, 2007 |

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• danicaj6248 says:

  “ Nice place, but you don\'t need too much time here. I prefer Bruges.

  Posted: on Nov 21, 2007 |

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• fitrunner8 says:

  “ I was not impressed with Brussels, it is very drab, and the people don\'t seem to be that friendly.

  Posted: on Nov 16, 2007 |

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• Shannoop says:

  “ I ADORED Belgium. We went to Brugges, Ghent, Antwerp, and Brussels in three days. Both of us were a wee bit museumed out from being in London, so we just took our time roaming around the cities and really just loving it. It wasn\'t crowded at all, you could never find a bad meal, the… more people extremely friendly, the chocolate was amazing, the beer incredible... I could go on and on and on about how amazing this country is. If you want a lax vacation to another country with the opportunity of lots of art or just appreciating the city, Belgium has it ALL.close

  Posted: on Nov 15, 2007 |

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• booze-hag813178 says:

  “ Brussels is pretty city, very easy to get around, just not a lot to do or see.

  Posted: on Nov 14, 2007 |

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• imzadi-deanna9786 says:

  “ Try the waffles - they awesome. Dont buy too much chocolate, even though its really encouraged by the smells wafted out of the shops!!

  Posted: on Nov 10, 2007 |

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