The Hotel Les Ecrins is a cozy one-star budget hotel situated in a 19th-Century townhouse in the heart of Ste. Catherine.

The 14-room Hotel Saint Michel, situated directly on the Grand Place, screams, "Location!"

The three-star Les Bluets Hotel is more of a friendly guesthouse than it is a hotel. With its rustic charm, amiable proprietor and floral prints, Les Bluets is an ideal hotel for vacationers looking for a piece of old European charm. (It’s kind of like staying with the Belgian aunt you never had.)

Close to both the Grand Place and the business district, the St. Nicolas Hotel is a two-star property that provides a good value for the buck.

The Cristea family has run the two-star Hotel A La Grand Cloche Hotel, smack in the center of Brussels, since 1966. This 36-room property is a good value.

Housed in a historic building on the handsome Rue de la Montagne, the two-star La Madeleine hotel is a fine base for the urban traveler.

Hotel the Moon is a basic two-star Cheapo haven in a super central location.

The Max Hotel, situated on a busy shopping street in central Brussels, is a cool, modern and unapologetically basic budget hotel. Though technically a one-star hotel (quote the Web site: “who cares?”), its uncluttered design easily exceeds those of most two- and three-star establishments. It’s also super-clean and comfortable—not to mention conveniently located.

The three-star Queen Anne is a 60-room budget alternative to design hotels, located close to Sainte Catherine and Gare du Nord. The staff comes across as courteous and professional without trying too hard, and the airy lobby has cozy seating, free Internet stations and a small bar. Best of all, it’s very reasonably priced.

The three-star Pantone Hotel is the only hotel in the world built according to the Pantone color categorization system. Situated on a lovely square just a few tram stops from the city center, this colorful establishment provides an affordable base for the stylish.

The one-star Rembrandt Hotel is a tastefully understated masterpiece. Located just steps from Avenue Louise, this quiet bed and breakfast offers 12 immaculate rooms full of both character and comfort.

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.

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.

The Brussels Welcome Home is a 17-room three-star splurge with an unusual theme.

The three-star Ibis Gare du Midi, which faces Brussels’ main train station, is a mammoth 225-room chain hotel. Orderly and bright, it does what business hotels are supposed to do, offering very clean, comfortable rooms at an appealing rates.

The Floris Arlequin is a modern 3-star hotel located on a pretty side street just off the Grand Place.

Combining two-star comfort with the hospitality of a family-run establishment, the Hotel La Legende is a sparkling gem in the heart of the city. Within a 10 minutes’ walk from major tourist attractions and train stations, it provides a good base for both tourists and business traveler.