Cheap hotels in Near Gare du Nord, Brussels
The two options for exiting Gare du Nord, the city’s northern train station, afford radically different first impressions. Take the Bolivar exit, and you’ll find yourself in a garden of 1960s high rises. Take the Aarschot exit, and you’re in the shady red light district, which borders the commercial thoroughfare of the Middle Eastern communities.
This neighborhood has its share of budget hotels, as well as mid-price shopping centers and cheap eateries. The highlight is the Botanic Garden, a green oasis amidst office buildings and heavy traffic. The garden also has a famous concert venue. From Gare du Nord, the Grand Place is a 20-minute walk south.
1Jacques Brel Youth Hostel Hostel
Rue de la Sablonnière, 30, Near Gare du Nord
EuroCheapo Review: Situated close to tram and subway lines, the clean, comfortable 46-room Jacques Brel Hostel is a good base for budget-conscious travelers.... read review
$49
2Sleep Well Hostel
Rue du Damier 23, Near Gare du Nord
EuroCheapo Review: Located right behind the City2 Mall, just one block away from a popular shopping street, Sleep Well is a 92-room hostel not far from the hip Sainte Catherine quarter. With in-house concerts and exhibitions, the Sleep Well is a fun place to stay.... read review
$63
Rue Royale 250, Near Gare du Nord
EuroCheapo Review: The four-star nhow Bloom Hotel offers 300 stylishly decorated rooms and upscale service at a fraction of the rate found at luxury establishments.... read review
$78
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Grand Place 15, Grand Place
EuroCheapo Review: The 15-room Résidence Le Quinze, situated directly on the Grand Place, screams, "Location!"... read review
$63
Rue du Rouleau 15 B-1000 Brussels, Ste. Catherine
EuroCheapo Review: The Hotel Les Ecrins is a cozy one-star budget hotel situated in a 19th-Century townhouse in the heart of Ste. Catherine.... read review
$63
Rue du Prince Royal 71, Ixelles
EuroCheapo Review: Instead of poolside celebrities, you might see a middle-aged German couple in the basement sauna at the three-star Hotel Beverly Hills. The place is unpretentious and comfortable.... read review
$76
Place Du Jeu De Balle, 15/16, Marolles
EuroCheapo Review: Located smack in the heart of the up-and-coming district of Marolles, the Galia Hotel is a compact two-star property that’s made for the urban hipster.... read review
$78
Dejoncker 45, St. Gilles
EuroCheapo Review: Austin Powers would feel right at home in the groovy time capsule that is the three-star Hotel Vintage. Located a mere block from the major thoroughfare of Avenue Louise, the Vintage is an intimate boutique hotel that strikes the right balance between comfort and quirk.... read review
$78
9La Vieille Lanterne B&B
Des Grands Carmes 29, Grand Place
EuroCheapo Review: One block south of the Grand Place—and facing Mannekin Pis, La Vielle Lanterne is a small, family-run budget hotel offering six rooms in a pretty four-story brick building.... read review
$79
Place Rouppe 10, Grand Place
EuroCheapo Review: The Hotel A La Grand Cloche is smack in the center of Brussels with 42 rooms.... read review
$82
