It does not matter if you stay a few days in Brussels or have visited it countless times. The most likely thing is that you are interested to know what people do here in their free time to get to know the city thoroughly. That is why the Guest Relations Managers of the NH Collection Brussels Center and the NH Collection Grand Sablon have compiled several proposals for you.
- Orient Yourself with Comics
Several streets of Brussels hide pleasant surprises. There are 50 giant murals on comics painted on walls that will take a smile from both young people and adults. It is a typical visit for tourists (there are even official routes to see them all) but it is worth it. Not every day you see a giant Tintin in a wall of a city.
- Belgian Chocolate, What Else Do You Need?
All tourists passing through Brussels want to take home this famous product that comes from the fruit of the cacao tree. And why not? The history of chocolate making in Belgium is fascinating, we even teach the Swiss how to make it well and the taste of ours is even better. Enter the chocolate shops that you will find in the city, try their creations and ask about their business, probably family.
- Continental Gastronomy
On your first trip to Brussels you will realize that you are in one of the main European cities with an eclectic and international population. This is also reflected in the gastronomic offer offered by the city. One of our recommendations is Les Petits Oignons, where they serve typical brasserie dishes in a cozy environment. If you are looking for an Italian restaurant, choose Troisième Acte to hit the most demanding palates in the middle of a theatrical decoration in an intimate atmosphere.
- Lots of Options for Shopping
Behind our NH Collection Brussels Center is Rue Neuve, a street with shops of the most important and famous brands in the world, including Springfield, Nike, Benetton and Zara. You will also see here the Inno Gallery, a shopping center with an even greater selection in an exceptional setting. Those who prefer something more exclusive can go to Rue Antoine Dansaert and the nearby Rue Léon Lepage, the place to explore the most modern collections of local designers. We recommend going by metro directly from the hotel. The journey takes about 20 minutes. While you look for train ticket to Brussels for the best travels, you will have the best options now with Renfe. It is the best deal offered by them.
- Market and Onion Soup
When you have time, you love to take a walk through what you consider to be the most beautiful part of the city, in the Sablon neighborhood. In particular, you look for objects at good prices and rare pieces at the Marolles market, in the beautiful Place du Jeu de Balle. It extends through the streets Haute and Blaes, and you can not leave without trying the most authentic onion soup in one of its stalls.