Best hotels in Brussels

Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo, Brussels

Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo sits just steps from Brussels’ Grand Place, but its story begins in a far less glamorous role. The site was used as a city prison from the 16th century, and many historians believe the name “Amigo” came from Spanish soldiers mistakenly translating a local word for prison as “friend.”

“If you have the money to stay here, then the Amigo is definitely the number-one place to stay in Brussels. It’s got it all: the best location in the heart of Brussels, beautifully decorated rooms that look out onto the rooftops of the Hotel de Ville, great service from a well-trained and charming staff, and great Italian food at the Ristorante Bocconi.”

Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Brussels.

The Standard, Brussels

The Standard Brussels feels like a breath of fresh, creative air right in the heart of the city’s up-and-coming Northern Quarter. From the moment you walk in, you’re struck by how the brutalist architecture of the building is softened and warmed with custom wood details, curved shapes, and cozy textures. It's a design touch that gives a nod to 1970s American modernism, Japanese postmodernism, and Belgian Art Nouveau.

“A slash of signature red signals you’ve arrived at The Standard Brussels. Just a short ride from the Eurostar, it’s circled by the city’s towering buildings and inside, high ceilings and high style await. As with all the Standard properties, design is very much a focus.”

Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria, Brussels

Corinthia Brussels got that perfect mix of historic grandeur and modern comfort. Nestled in the elegant Rue Royale, the building oozes Belle Époque charm from its days back in the early 1900s. The lobby and public areas feel high-end without being ultra-stuffy: you’ll see original architectural details, contemporary art splashes, and plenty of room to relax in style. The rooms continue that vibe.

“The Grand Hotel Astoria was Belgium’s big comeback story for 2024: Originally opened in time for the Brussels World Fair in 1910, it has hosted guests as diverse as Dalí and Emperor Hirohito. Corinthia has spent four years restoring it, and nostalgic Bruxellois who came here for afternoon tea are now flocking back to see it.”

Hotel Made In Louise, Brussels

Hotel Made In Louise feels more like staying in a stylish Brussels townhouse than a conventional hotel. Tucked away in the Ixelles district near Avenue Louise, it occupies a beautifully restored early 20th century building, blending contemporary comfort with the character of a classic Brussels residence.

“A charmingly renovated 18th-century building is the setting for this exquisite, family-run boutique hotel, found deep in the fashionable Louise neighborhood. The rooms are bright and tastefully simple, decorated in either single or two-tone colors.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Brussels.

Hotel Welcome, Brussels

Hotel Welcome is one of Brussels’ most distinctive small hotels, tucked into a historic townhouse near Sainte-Catherine Square. Rather than following a single design theme, it turns travel itself into the décor, with each of its 17 rooms inspired by a different destination around the world.

“Each of the rooms is inspired by a different destination that the owners, Michel and Sophie Smeeters, have visited. To ‘create’ Morocco, India, Japan, China, Bali, Tibet, and other parts of the world, the very hands-on Smeeters brought back all the furnishings and luxurious fabrics, objects, and artifacts that you see in the rooms.”

Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Brussels.

The Hoxton, Brussels

Rock up to The Hoxton Brussels and it’s clear straight away this isn’t a boring sleep-and-dash hotel. Set inside a bold brutalist tower right by the Botanical Gardens, the place leans hard into cool 70s vibes. Think bold stripes, graphic rugs, colourful velvet and warm wood everywhere. It feels retro but still fresh, like someone really nailed the balance.

“The Hoxton’s arrival marks a rebirth for Brussels’ once dreary and office-heavy northern business district. It occupies a chunk of Victoria Tower, a futuristic structure built as IBM’s Belgian headquarters in the ’70s.”

Craves, Brussels

Craves Hotel in Brussels is this really cool boutique spot smack in the heart of the city, just a stone’s throw from the Grand Place. The whole vibe feels like stepping into a chic burlesque dream. Think deep petrol blues, velvet textures, floral wallpaper, and Art Deco touches everywhere. There are 75 rooms, some even with a private entrance, and the interior design is all about ambience: cozy, intimate, and a little bit bold.

“Craves, a boutique hotel in a historic building right off Grand-Place, opened its 75 rooms (with interiors by the London design studio Saar Zafrir) in 2022.”

Zoom Hotel, Brussels

Tucked away in a quiet townhouse just off Brussels' upscale Avenue Louise, the Zoom Hotel is a boutique spot that cleverly blends early 20th-century architecture with an industrial aesthetic. Completely reimagined in 2014, the building's classic Belgian facade hides a creative interior crafted by renowned Belgian designer Michel Penneman.

“Steps from the fashionable shops of Avenue Louise, the photo-themed Zoom Hotel has 37 rooms and a gallery-like lobby with a beer bar and a boutique selling everything from Belgian chocolate to camera accessories.”

Shortlisted in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Brussels, Belgium.

Hôtel Métropole, Brussels

The Hotel Métropole in Brussels is an absolute masterpiece of Belle Époque architecture that feels like stepping directly into a time machine. Originally opened in 1895, it was born out of a brilliant marketing move by the Wielemans-Ceuppens family of brewers. They initially opened a café to sell their beer, and it became such a massive hit that they bought the bank building next door and transformed it into a luxury hotel.

“Rooms at Hôtel Métropole have been redecorated in styles varying from art deco to ‘Venetian Baroque’ – slightly overcolourful for some tastes. Much of the furniture is restored from 1930s originals.”

JAM Hotel, Brussels

If you are looking for a place to crash in Brussels that skips the generic corporate aesthetic, JAM Hotel in Saint-Gilles is a fantastic shout. Housed in a stark 1970s brutalist structure, the building spent its previous life as the St Luc School of Design before being completely transformed. It perfectly mirrors the raw, creative energy of the surrounding neighborhood.

“Though not in the most picturesque part of Brussels, JAM gets good grades for its stylish raw design, alluring public spaces, cheerful Italian staff, cool nearby hangouts, abundant on-demand extras and a very reasonable price tag.”

Hotel The Augustin, Brussels

Tucked away just a short walk from Brussels' iconic Grand-Place and the Manneken Pis, Hotel The Augustin seamlessly blends historic charm with a refreshed, contemporary spirit. Housed in a grand building dating back to 1912, this boutique hotel retains its stately Edwardian façade while offering a quiet escape from the bustling city streets outside.

“The 47 rooms of this grand 1900s mansion have just been fashionably renovated, finally offering a smart address in this fast-changing neighbourhood, perfectly situated between the multicultural Midi Station and tourist sights around the Grand Place.”

B&B Chambres d’Hôtes du Vaudeville, Brussels

Tucked directly inside the historic Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert—one of the oldest covered shopping arcades in Europe, dating back to 1847—Chambres d’Hôtes du Vaudeville offers an incredibly unique stay. Instead of a typical street-facing hotel, you are literally sleeping above the iconic, glass-roofed Galerie de la Reine, just steps from the Grand-Place.

“This classy B&B has an incredible location right within the gorgeous (if reverberant) Galeries St-Hubert. Delectable decor styles include African, modernist and ‘Madame Loulou’ (with 1920s nude sketches).”