The Brussels-Capital Region is Belgium's bilingual capital region and the de facto capital of the European Union, with Grand Place, Art Nouveau houses, comics and the Atomium.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Mini-Europe
Models of European monuments.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Next to Gare Centrale with direct links to Brussels Airport, trains and the metro, and a short walk to Grand Place.
Family features: Family rooms or connecting rooms (verify)
Floris Hotel Arlequin Grand-Place
Family-run 3-star on a pedestrian street between Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers, a good value base for first-time visitors.
Family features: Family rooms or connecting rooms (verify)
Hotel Atlas
Practical hotel and aparthotel in the Sainte-Catherine quarter close to the fish restaurants and Place Sainte-Catherine's Christmas market.
Family features: Family rooms or connecting rooms (verify)
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Frites and waffles please most children.
Many brasseries offer children's menus.
Restaurants open for dinner around 18:30.
Ask for a high chair when booking.
Lunch menus are cheaper.
Parks have playgrounds near cafes.
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Allow downtime between sights.
Use trams, which are easier than metro with strollers.
Check for school-holiday crowds at the Atomium.
Carry rain jackets.
Keep ID copies.
Use tap water.