The city combines monumental heritage with a cosmopolitan, modern vibe. Here, museums, parks, and a vibrant food scene come together. At the heart of the city lies the Grand-Place, or Grote Markt, hailed as one of the world’s most beautiful squares. Nearby, the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert showcase chic boutiques and time–honoured chocolate shops. The European Quarter reflects its institutional side, while districts like Ixelles and Saint-Gilles exude a laid-back, multicultural atmosphere.
Brussels delights in every season. Spring brings gentle days and blooming parks; summer pulses with its terraces and outdoor events; autumn paints the streets gold; and winter lights up the city with Christmas markets and festivals. Hotels in Brussels reflect this rhythm, offering an ideal base in every season.
Brussels Airport (Zaventem) lies just 12 km from the city centre, with flights to destinations worldwide. The city also offers high speed rail links to Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Luxembourg. Staying in a central hotel in Brussels, Belgium makes the city’s top attractions easily accessible on foot or by public transport.
Rooted in French and Flemish culinary traditions, Belgium’s cuisine captivates visitors. Don’t miss the waffles, fries, and signature dishes: from Moules-Frites to beer-braised beef, along with Waterzooi, a delicious fish or chicken stew.
Visitors will discover that Brussels’ cultural offerings are boundless. More than 80 museums showcase art, history, comics, and cuisine. Among them, the Magritte Museum, the Atomium, Parc du Cinquantenaire, Parc Léopold, and the European Parliament stand out as true cultural landmarks.
From Brussels Park (Warande) to the lush Laeken Palace park with its greenhouses, the city offers many tranquil spots to explore. Nearby, the Hallerbos forest dazzles in spring with a carpet of bluebells, a vivid contrast to Brussels’ monumental architecture.
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Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the headquarters of the European Union (Parliament, Commission and Council in the European Quarter/Schuman). It is known for the Grand-Place, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Manneken Pis (in the fountain since 1619), its gastronomic icons (chocolate, waffles, fries, mussels, beers), its Art Nouveau architecture (Victor Horta) and for being the European capital of comics. The Pestana Brussels Schuman is located in the heart of the European Quarter.
In Brussels, the Pestana Group operates the Pestana Brussels Schuman, a city hotel in the European Quarter, next to Parc Léopold and Place Jean Rey, a short walk from the European Parliament and the Commission. It is approximately 350-400 m from the Schuman metro station, approximately a 20-minute walk from the Grand-Place (approximately 2.8 km) and approximately a 15-minute drive from Brussels Airport (Zaventem, BRU).
You can visit in any season, but the period between April and September is the mildest: spring brings flowery parks and summer fills squares and terraces. Autumn gives golden colors to Parc Léopold (next to the Pestana Brussels Schuman) and winter has Christmas markets. The Belgian climate is variable and rainy all year round, so it is always advisable to bring a waterproof jacket or umbrella.
The gateway is Brussels Airport (Zaventem, BRU), approximately 12 km from the city center. Direct trains connect to the Central, North, and Midi stations in approximately 15-20 minutes, with several departures per hour. Alternatively, the STIB 12 bus line (Airport Line) connects the airport to the European Quarter in approximately 30 minutes, with a connection to the metro at Schuman station, next to the Pestana Brussels Schuman hotel. There is also high-speed rail to Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Luxembourg.
The Grand-Place and the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert; the Manneken Pis; the Atomium (symbol of Expo 58, 103 m high); the Magritte Museum and the Belgian Comic Strip Center (in an Art Nouveau building by Horta, with Tintin, the Smurfs and Lucky Luke); and the Saint-Gilles district, with Art Nouveau works. From the Pestana Brussels Schuman, it is easy to visit the European Parliament, the House of European History and the Parc Léopold.
The transport network is managed by STIB-MIVB: metro (4 lines), trams (approximately 17 lines) and more than 50 bus lines. A single STIB ticket is valid on all modes within Brussels, with free transfers during the journey. The historic center is easily explored on foot. From the Pestana Brussels Schuman, the Schuman metro station (lines 1 and 5) is a few meters away.