Authentic flavours, history, and European charm
A small country in size but vast in experiences. Belgium blends tradition and modernity across its lively cities, historic squares, and creative districts. Guests at Belgium’s hotels can easily explore this rich cultural diversity.
Take advantage of our tips for your travel plans to Belgium
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![Stay at a Pestana hotel in Brussels, Belgium, and discover the famous and modern Atomium building]( "Atomium building, Brussels")
A cultural destinationBelgium thrives as a cultural hub, offering acclaimed museums and architecture encompassing Gothic to Art Nouveau periods. Famous for its chocolates, waffles, and craft beers, offers new flavours to savour around every corner.
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![Stay at a Pestana hotel in Brussels, Belgium, and visit the Magritte Museum, a royal surrealist museum]( "Magritte Museum, Brussels")
Discovering BrusselsIn Brussels, visit the iconic Grand Place, explore the Magritte Museum, and be sure to sample the finest artisan chocolate.
Discover the wonders of Belgium
A country that captivates with its cultural diversity, historical allure, and authentic flavours. In Brussels, admire the Grand Place, one of Europe’s most beautiful squares, step into heritage chocolate shops, and discover landmarks like the Magritte Museum and the Atomium. Cities such as Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp deepen the appeal of a destination where art, culture, and cuisine unite, delivering unique experiences at every turn.
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1 HotelBrusselsA seamless fusion of historic architecture and contemporary energy, Brussels shines as a European centrepiece, brimming with culture, art, and culinary delights.From 81€/ night
Where to stay in Belgium
The Pestana Brussels Schuman is located at Place Jean Rey, 1040 Brussels, in the European Quarter, next to Parc Léopold and a short walk from the European Parliament and the European Commission. It is close to Place du Luxembourg and Parc du Cinquantenaire, and a short distance from the historic center (Grand-Place). It is served by the Schuman station (metro and train).
The Schuman station, next to the hotel, serves metro lines 1 and 5, as well as trains. A tunnel connects Schuman to the rail network with direct connections to Brussels Airport, making it easy to reach both the city center and the airport without complicated transfers.
Belgium belongs to the Schengen Area, so citizens of the EU/EEA and Switzerland can enter without a visa. Travelers from several third countries can stay for up to 90 days without a visa; those who are not exempt need a short-stay Schengen visa (type C).
Belgium has three official languages - Dutch (Flemish), French, and German - depending on the region; Brussels is officially bilingual (French and Dutch). English is widely understood, especially in Brussels and the European Quarter, so a tourist can easily get by.
Belgium is famous for its waffles (those from Liège, dense and caramelized, and those from Brussels, lighter), chocolate, and pralines (invented in Brussels in 1912). The fries (frieten) served in frituur, moules-frites, and the huge variety of Belgian beers are not to be missed.
From Brussels it's easy to visit the Flemish cities by train: Ghent is about 30-40 minutes away, Antwerp is about 40-50 minutes away, and Bruges is about 1 hour away, with frequent departures. You can combine Bruges in the morning and Ghent in the afternoon on the same day (connected by trains of approximately 30 minutes).