Brussels city guide
Intro to Brussels
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, acts as the headquarters for NATO, and is the center of the European Union. As such, the city is filled with bankers, business men and women, and travelers like you.
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Car Rentals in Brussels
We don't recommend renting a car if you plan to tour only Brussels during your stay, but because we planned to drive to Paris after our visit, we chose to rent a car.
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Getting Around Brussels
The best way to see Brussels is by foot. Start in the Grand Place and make your way in any direction to a new, interesting neighborhood. But, if you'd rather take mass transit, trams and trains are about as plentiful as the beer and chocolate. » read more
Getting Into Brussels
Find out how to get to and from the airport, where you can pick up train and tram schedules and maps, and much more.
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Brussels feature stories
Budget Tips: Brussels
From free sights to the card that can get you in to see Mannekin Pis' costumes - all you need to know about budgeting for Brussels.» read more
Expect to Spend: Brussels
Brussels is one of the more expensive cities in Europe, but that doesn't mean the hotel rooms and other necessities have to drain your wallet. » read more
Hotel Scene: Brussels
Brussels is first and foremost a business town, but don't let that stop you from making a visit. We found many hotels to be charming and cheap.» read more
Reviewing Brussels
Find out what Brussels is all about, straight from Cheapo Meredith Franco Meyers.» read more
Steamed Mussels in Brussels
It's not easy finding reasonable food fare in Brussels which is, for the most part, an expensive capital city. So, we were all ears when the locals recommended the "mussels in Brussels."
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Welcome to Brussels
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, acts as the headquarters for NATO, and is the center of the European Union. As such, the city is filled with bankers, business men and women, and travelers like you.» read more
Brussels blog posts
- Terminal Retreats: Railway station lounges
- Holland and Belgium: Consider smaller destinations beyond the capitals
- Eurostar Expands its Network: London to Aix-en-Provence from £109 return
- 3 Rail Tips for 2013: Consider regional passes, return tickets and stopovers
- Train Tickets: Britain to Continental Europe
- Eurostar Sale: 39 euro tickets from Paris – London, for late 2012 travel
- Eurolines: International coach journeys in Europe
- Eurostar Links: Beyond Paris and Brussels
- Brussels: From Christmas cribs to concrete
- From Britain to the Continent: North Sea Ferries






