I am thinking of staying at the Hotel Opera in Brussels. Has any one stayed there, and is it in walking distance from the central station. I would like any other mid range price hotel suggestions. Also, when arriving at Brussels airport, how do you take the train to the central station in town. I am going in a few weeks.
Posted by
winston salem, nc, usa
1078 posts
Station directions are right outside door you exit after picking up bags and clearing passport control. Super easy
Posted by
Atlanta
3262 posts
The hotel we stayed in was Les Ecrins. We were upgraded to an apartment which was wonderful--it was nice to have a kitchen for some of the meals and the apartment was very cozy. The hotel is located near the St Catherine metro stop about 10 minutes from the Grand Place. Lots of nice restaurants in the neighborhood.
Posted by
Jenison, Michigan, USA
13 posts
Brussels has one of the more user-friendly subway/rail systems in Europe. Have fun, we're going in a few months.
Posted by
Ottawa, Canada
4555 posts
Hotel Opera is about a 10 minute walk from Centraal.
Posted by
Bend, OR
576 posts
After reading reviews of others who had good luck with Priceline bidding in Brussels, we took a chance and got a great centrally located place, the 4 star Nh Atlanta Brussels, for a bid of $60.00 ($73.00 with tax), which was approximately 52 Euros, not bad for a 4 star. I think we will use Priceline for all future stays in large European cities.
Posted by
Madison, WI, USA
43 posts
Go to www.betterbidding.com for priceline and hotwire tips, often times you can know which hotel you are likely to 'win' or the 2 or 3 most likely (90%) to get based upon previous bidders posted 'wins.'
Looks like there are a couple options for 4* in Brussels starting at $45 depending on dates.
We just bought our London and Dublin hotels through priceline using the tips from betterbidding. $117/night 4* in London, $140/night 5* Dublin (including St Patrick's day)
Posted by
Bend, OR
576 posts
I second Michael's recommendation. The more educated you are about Priceline bidding, the more likely you are to snag a fantastic deal where you want to be. It's true that usually in life you get what you pay for. But Priceline helps break that rule. Getting to stay in luxurious hotels at almost hostel prices is a sweet deal.