Brussels City Guide

Where to Stay

Personal favourites 
  of Sophie & Ismael
Brussels is a city brimming with enchanting, curious, vibrant, and delicious places to discover. For your stay in Brussels, we suggest booking a hotel in the Châtelain area, as it is close to both the Welcome Reception and the Wedding Day venue, and it is one of our favourite neighbourhoods for experiencing the city, within walking distance of cafés, shops, and restaurants. In the city centre, Hotel Amigo and Fleur de Ville are classic choices for those wishing to stay close to historic sights.
1. Made in Louise
Rue Veydt 40, 1050 Ixelles
madeinlouise.com


2. Maison Flagey Brussels
Av. du Général de Gaulle 39, 1050 Ixelles
www.maisonflagey.com


3. Amigo
Rue de l'Amigo 1, 1000 Brussels
roccofortehotels.com


4. Corinthia Grand Hotel 
Rue Royale 103, 1000 Brussels
www.corinthia.com





www.odetteenville.be

www.hotelfleurdeville.com







What to See
What to See
Tips from Patrick            (father of the bride)
Explore Brussels at your own pace and discover a few of our favourite cultural gems. Start in the city centre at the Magritte Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of works by Belgium’s most iconic surrealist. Continue to the Horta Museum, the former home of Victor Horta, where architecture and decoration flow seamlessly in the spirit of Art Nouveau. For something truly special, visit the elegant Villa Empain, a restored 1930s Art Deco villa hosting exhibitions and events, surrounded by a beautiful pool garden. A little further out, the Van Buuren Museum offers a peaceful escape with refined interiors and enchanting gardens.
1. Musée Magritte
1 Place Royale, 1000 Brussels
musee-magritte-museum.be





2. Musée Victor Horta
25 - 27 Rue Américaine, 1060 Saint-Gilles
hortamuseum.be





3. Fondation Boghossian, Villa Empain
67 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt
1050 Ixelles
villaempain.com





4. Musée Van Buuren et Jardins
41 Avenue Léo Errera, 1180 Uccle
museumvanbuuren.be








Where to Eat
Where to Eat
Personal favourites of 
  Sasha & Antoine
(brother and sister-in-law of the bride)

For where to eat, Brussels does casual chic very well. Seven is perfect for an easy breakfast, lunch, or coffee stop any time of day. For something more refined, Kartouche offers modern Belgian cuisine in an intimate, elegant setting. Pénar is a favourite for natural wines and seasonal dishes, ideal for a cosy dinner or a late glass. And for a laid-back, local vibe with great music, Boaboa pairs good food with vinyl records and a neighbourhood feel we love.
1. Seven
All-day café & eatery
Cavell: Rue Edith Cavell 10, 1180 Uccle
Cinquantentaire: Avenue d’Auderghem 68–70, 1040 Etterbeek




2. Kartouche 
Modern Belgian cuisine
Rue Defacqz 58, 1050 Brussels


3. Pénar
Restaurant & natural wine cellar
Place Georges Brugmann 18, 1050 Brussels


4. Le 203
Neighbourhood restaurant & natural wines
Chaussée de Waterloo 203, 1060 Saint-Gilles



5. Nightshop (evening only)
Late-night bites & natural wines
Rue de Flandre 167, 1000 Bruxelles



6. Odette en Ville
Restaurant & boutique hotel
Rue du Châtelain 25, 1050 Ixelles


7. Nénu
Mediterranean restaurant
Rue Dejoncker 21, 1060 Saint-Gilles





Where to have a drink
Where to have a drink
Personal favourites of            Sophie & Ismael

For a drink, Brussels shines in its neighbourhood bars. Chez Richard and Café des Minimes are true Brussels classics, perfect for a no-nonsense beer or apéritif with plenty of local atmosphere. For natural wine lovers, Calmos is a cosy favourite. In the Châtelain area, Tarzan is ideal for a glass of wine and small plates, while Dinghi offers a lively terrace and relaxed evening energy right on the square.
1. Chez Richard
Real Brussels bistro
Rue des minimes 2, 1000 Brussels





2. Café des Minimes
Authentic Brussels atmosphere
Rue des Minimes 60, 1000 Brussels


3. Calmos
Natural wine bar
Rue de Tamines 1, 1060 Saint-Gilles


4. Tarzan
Wine Bar & small plates
Rue Washington 59, 1050 Brussels


5. Dinghi
Bar & small plates
Place du Châtelain 29, 1050 Brussels


6. Boaboa
Vinyl café & restaurant
Rue Vanderkindere 356, 1180 Brussels


7. ökēn
Cocktail bar & music
Pl. Poelaert 6, 1000 Bruxelles


8. Gratin
Apéro
Pl. du Châtelain 47, 1050 Ixelles