Brussels was the third stop on our trip through Europe and we had a quick 24 hours to discover the city. We set off from Germany first thing in the morning and arrived in Brussels mid-morning.
We stayed at the Sleep Well Hostel and booked a private room for less then 100 euros. The hostel had recently been renovated and was extremely clean. Best of all Sleep Well is located right next to the downtown area making the city easily walkable.
Our room wasn’t ready until the afternoon but the Hostel has sets of lockers where we you can store luggage of all sizes for free as long as you BYOL (bring your own lock). Similar situation to the luggage room in the Paris
Brussels is the capitol of Belgium, filled with street art, unique shops, chocolate, and you cannot forget about the beer! Brussels is another walkable city. You can spend one day here and easily hit all the top things to do.
When visiting Brussels one of your must-see stops should be the Delirium Village. Home to over 2,004 beers from all over the world, it’s a beer lovers dream. Set off a quiet street Delirium Village is maze of multiple bars/serving areas spanning multiple buildings. There’s enough beer to keep you drinking for hours.
We spent the majority of our time in Brussels wandering the streets and dipping into bars/cafe’s along the way. Brussels has a relaxed vibe and you can truly do as much or little as you want.
Other must see’s
Mannekin Pis
A statue in the center of the city featuring a young boy well- taking a piss.
Try a belgium waffle
Every street you turn on has at least one waffle shop. You can have your waffle with something as simple as chocolate sauce or with a mountain of toppings!
The grand palace
The Grand Palace is the City Center. Home to a grouping of buildings that will leave a lasting impression. The architecture of these buildings is some of the most magnificant in the entire city.
Atomium
The Atomium is translated to Atom and is a massive sculpture of an atom and a great backdrop for some photos.
Cantillon Brewery
This is where you’re going to get try some of the most traditional Belgium beers. At Cantillon they’ve been brewing since the 1900’s and offer daily tours.