Student Travel Guide to Brussels

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Brussels for students and backpackers

• Introduction to Brussels
• Things to do in Brussels
• Nightlife in Brussels
• Hostels in Brussels and accommodation
• Getting to Brussels
• Scheduled Tours to Brussels
• Brussels Travel Guide Book
• Car Hire in Brussels
• Student Travel Insurance

Introduction to Brussels

The capital city of Belgium, Brussels is also the heart of the European Union. This ancient city has a lot to offer including excellent architecture, superb restaurants and plenty of bars and pubs. The city is only a 3 hour coach drive from Calais, so getting there couldn’t be easier!

Not only is the city home to the seat of European power, Brussels is also the home of the nation’s royal family and the country’s main legislative bodies. All information and signs are written in both French and Flemish, although a whole host of European languages can be found throughout the city.

The centre of the city is relatively small allowing you to walk through it with relative ease. The Grand Place is the most famous square in the city, surrounded by picturesque buildings that were created when the city was the centre of trade for Europe. The most popular landmark found here is the gothic city hall. The building’s central spire reaches right up into the sky, and when lit up at night, provides a truly sensational view.

Containing over 40 museums, including the Museum of Modern Art, the city is full of history and things to keep you amazed for a long time after your tour. With an increasing popularity in sport, Brussels holds every attribute to contribute to an extremely enjoyable tour.

Things to do in Brussels

Activities in Paris:

1. Guided city tour of Brussels
2. Watch a professional football match in a top-class stadium
3. Stadium tours in Brussels
4. Atomium Visit
5. European Parliament Visit
6. Take in sights at Grand Place
7. Visit Brussels cathedral
8. Bruparck amusement park

Student Nightlife in Brussels

Although the city is not famous for its partying lifestyle, Brussels has a lot to offer in terms of enjoyable nightlife. As the European Institutions are situated here, the city has accommodated for the increased number of visitors by opening many new pubs and cocktail bars. Many of the bars around the European quarter are generally less lively as they are filled with European Union workers.

There is one club in the city that attracts visitors from all over the country and central Europe. This nightclub is called The Fuse which hosts a number of top DJ’s and really is the place to go. Recyclart is also another top clubbing destination, hosting special one-off events that are not to be missed. A lot of top bars and also the gay scene can be found at the rue du Marche au Charbon. Although slightly expensive, many trendy and fashionable

Accommodation and Hostels in Brussels

Hostels in Brussels

There are dozens of hostels and student guest houses in Brussels so to book your Brussels accommodation or a hostel in Brussels use our HostelBooker. If you want a group booking for a hostel in Brussels then you can use our group booking facility.

Getting to Brussels

Getting to Brussels is cheap and easy, there are quite a few flights to Brussels from the UK everyday. Visit www.whichbudget.com to find out which airport near you flys to Brussels airport then book direct with the airline.

Alternatively you can drive to Brussels from the UK using the ferries from Dover to Calais or the Eurotunnel. Brussels is only 2 hours drive from Calais. Don't want to drive? Try the Eurostar instead.

Scheduled Tours to Brussels

At Tours 4 Students we operate scheduled tours to Brussels for students and international language students. To see what tours are available throughout the year, visit our scheduled tours section to find the latest available scheduled tours to Brussels.

Brussels Guide Book - Lonely Planet Travel Guide to Brussels

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Student Travel Insurance

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