Hotel Recommendation
11-19 Boulevard Charlemagne
1000. Brussels, Belgium
T: + 32 (0)2-2310909
Located in the heart of the European Quarter. The hotel is at the foot of the famous Berlaymont building, which houses the European Commission and the Rond Point Schuman, in the Heart of Europe. Located 3 Km away from the old town and the train station. For travel directions click here.
Meeting location
Lisbon Council
International Press Center
Residence Palace, Block C , 155 rue de la Loi, 1040 Brussels
Directions from where you are – click here.
Things to do while in Brussels
King Leopold II created the park to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the independence of Belgium (1880). The park covers 30 hectares of classic gardens with hedges of laurels and a symmetric plan. The museums of Art and History (Cinquantenaire Museum), Aviation, the Army and Military History and Autoworld are situated here. Great view at the top of the 3 arches
Directions here.
Rue Vautier 29
1000 – Bruxelles
Explore the largest dinosaur museum in Europe on permanent display at the Museum of Natural Sciences.
Rue des Sables 20
1000 – Bruxelles
Housed in an art nouveau masterpiece designed by Victor Horta, this museum pays homage to a particular Belgian passion, cartooning.. Arranged over three levels, the museum also has a library and an art nouveau brewery.
Discover the centre of Brussels and its inhabitants by following the Comic Strip Route and admiring comic strip façades, walls and statues.
For more helpful tips on what you can do while in Brussels, check out this “Must-See” Brussels list.
Getting around
Self-serve city bikes are located all over Brussels, perfect for exploring the city. For a small fee, rent a bike and see all that Brussels has to offer. For pricing and map locations visit Villo Bikes.