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Day 1
Day 2
5:00PM
Return to hotel to rest/refresh
12:00PM
Rue Nueve
Walk through the streets here and shop (Mango, Zara etc) while you work up your appetite
2:00PM
Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
Go here after lunch, beautiful to see, shop, grab a dessert if interested at Le Roi de la Gautre
6:00PM
Back to hotel to rest/refresh
Brunch & Lunch
Dinner
Brunch & Lunch
Peck 47 (Woodpecker)
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All day breakfast/brunch available. Eggs, pancakes, french toast and more. There's always a line so try to go when it open.
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Seven
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Cute all day cafe. Walks-ins only, except on weekends for large groups (6-10 people)
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Wolf Food Market
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So many options and lots of different food stands. Genco is good for pasta. La Friterie for fries. Open till 10:30PM daily
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Dinner
Bad by La Parisienne
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Good sushi but vibes are great! Edamame with truffle and Parmesan, katsu spicy tenders, crispy rice with guac, vegetarian gyoza, geisha roll
and dim sum shrimp. Cocktails good too.
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Indian Foodism Lounge
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Our ambassador went with a huge group and it was pretty good. Main issue was it was very slow - the food took an hour and a half to come out because it was a large group.
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Chocolate, Fries and Waffles
Chocolate, Fries and Waffles
Friterie Tabora
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The fries at this place are super good but the wait is long because they are famous. Has a ton of options for sauces. Open till 3AM Thursday, 6AM Fri/Sat and 2AM Sun-Wed.
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Sights
Activities
Sights
Grand Place
Go during the day and then again at night. It’s so pretty lit up at night def worth seeing. Beautiful architecture.
Jeanneke PIS
Modern fountain sculpture. Good for photo op.
Manneken PIS
Statue of a boy peeing that you walk by and take pic - the girl version is Jeanneke PIS
Mont Des Arts Garden
Historical garden. Prob prettier when it’s warm out and flowers are blossomed
Palais de Brussels
Where the King lives and works
Parlamentarium
If you have time to kill you can go and walk through - no more than 45 minutes needed. Interactive museum and entry is free.
Activities
Free Walking Tour
Enjoy this free tour by a local with a storytelling element that makes it more fun!
Pub Crawl
Fun way to explore the pub scene. Price includes a free beer or shot at each bar!
Tomorrowland
This iconic Belgium music festival will descend on two weekends this summer - July July 19-21 and July 26-28. More than 400 electronic musicians will play over the course of these two weekends. Not to be missed! Tickets on sale Feb 3, 2024.
Brussels Vintage Market
First Sunday of every month so if you're visiting then, go!!
Les Galeries Royals Saint Hubert
Lots of non-vintage stores...Pap, JOTT, Les Néréides, RARE, Foxhole
Rue Neuve
Shopping area with stores like Mango, Zara etc
Vintage Shopping
So many good places...Dansaert Vintage (Designer thrift), Frip Frat, Foxhole, Encore, Maison Sake (Jewelry), Coquette (designer thrift), Melting Pot Kilo, City Store Vintage, Heresie (suggested as an absolute favorite), Les petitis Riens, Spullen, Julp
Budget
Average
Splurge
Budget
Meininger City Center
Has more of a hotel feel and is newer than some others. Well priced at approx $60 pp for a priveate
Latroupe Grand Place
Very nice! They host events in the lobby to bring people together. Standard double, private room approx $85 per person, per night. They do have bunk room options as well.
JAM Hotel
Very reasonable and have rooms to accommodate larger groups. Rooms are dimly lit! Prices range from 109 Euros to 149 Euros and can fit up to 6 people.
Average
Moxy Hotel City Center
Rooms are approximately 140 euros per night for a double
Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place
In a good location with good breakfast options. Deluxe twin approx $107 per night, per person.
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Rooms can fit up to 4 and run approximately 300 Euros per room per night
Thon Hotel
Reasonably priced and can get a large suite for 3/4 people for approximately 300 Euros per room per night. Location is a little out of the way.
Splurge
Radisson Collection Grand Palace
Reasonably priced and very nice. Good location. Approximately $240 for a double.
Bars & Clubs
Bars & Clubs
Delirium
Brussel's biggest bar but they only serve beer. The cherry and raspberry flavored ones were actually really good.
Bruges is 30 min train from Brussels
This is a great day trip option from Brussels!
Canal Boat Tour
A great way to see this quaint city! Stand right by Rozenhoedkaai for €15 (30 min boat ride)
Chocolate Making Class
There is no better place to do this fun and delicious activity!
Horse & Carriage Ride
Another fun and cute way to see the city!
Lovers Bridge
A scenic spot to take the perfect photo. In Minnewater, this destination is every bit as romantic and tranquil as it sounds.
Rozenhoedkaai
Considered one of the most photographed areas of Bruges. Worth checking out.
2be Beer Tasting
If you like beer they have a huge selection and it is in a great spot overlooking the canals. They have wine too!
Chocolate Museum
Learn about the history of chocolate in Belgium. Has over 1000 objects on display relating to chocolate!
Chez Albert
Known to be the nest spot for waffles in Bruges. Do not sleep on this one!
Waffles & Beer Workshop
So fun and yummy. Got to make waffles from scratch and taste 3 beers!
Zucchero
Old school family run candy shop where you can watch them make candy. SO mesmerizing!
Lodging
Crowne Plaza Brugge
Great option if you decide to stay in Bruges instead of Brussels. Doubles approx $80 per night, per person
Dining
That's Toast
Super cute spot for brunch. Can't make a reservation but the line moves fast!
Juliette
Great spot for breakfast. Has great breakfast plates and is in the center of the city.
Ribs n Beer
You get the drift. But our ambassador gave it 8/10 so def a good casual option! They do have vegetarian options.
Rating: 8/10
Rating: 8/10
