We've had my first two posts on my long weekend in Brussels, first I put down all my sights to see (here) and secondly I reviewed our hostel (here). This post is my top tips for travelling to Brussels that haven't been covered in the other two.
- Time
Some people we met in Brussels were there for less than 48 hours, which I think is just not enough time to enjoy the city. You might be able to run around and see a few things but I prefer my holidays to be chill- so you at least feel like you have been on holiday! I'd say three - four days would be the minimum you could go for, we had four and a half and it was perfect. We saw lots of things but still had the time to chill out and not feel rushed.
- Cocktails everywhere
Drink cocktails and lots of them! Preferably from as many different places as possible - like a van.
- Beer
If you don't like cocktails (and even if you do) you really should drink beer. It's Belgium, drink all the beer.
- Chow Chow City
For cheap food in the centre of town, hit up Chow Chow. Delicious and filling Chinese food for 3.80EURO for a lunch. It isn't amazing but it's quick and filling and you can pick between two plates and off you go!
- Walk
You'll be in walking of most things so get your legs out and use them! You have metro and trams pretty near so don't worry.
- Go out on Saturdays
Forget about Fridays, it's all about Saturdays.
- Use a map
In particular use the Use It Map For Young Travellers. It's free and amazing, so many tips and tricks inside it. Plus it's always handy to have a map on you in a new place.
- Cheap cocktails
Sorry (not sorry) for another cocktail tip, but when it comes to prices cocktails can seem kinda expensive. So look out for happy hours (on the map above), I managed not to spend any more than 5EURO a drink quite easily so just keep your eyes open for deals.
Have you visited Brussels? What's your top tips?
- Time
Some people we met in Brussels were there for less than 48 hours, which I think is just not enough time to enjoy the city. You might be able to run around and see a few things but I prefer my holidays to be chill- so you at least feel like you have been on holiday! I'd say three - four days would be the minimum you could go for, we had four and a half and it was perfect. We saw lots of things but still had the time to chill out and not feel rushed.
- Cocktails everywhere
Drink cocktails and lots of them! Preferably from as many different places as possible - like a van.
- Beer
If you don't like cocktails (and even if you do) you really should drink beer. It's Belgium, drink all the beer.
- Chow Chow City
For cheap food in the centre of town, hit up Chow Chow. Delicious and filling Chinese food for 3.80EURO for a lunch. It isn't amazing but it's quick and filling and you can pick between two plates and off you go!
- Walk
You'll be in walking of most things so get your legs out and use them! You have metro and trams pretty near so don't worry.
- Go out on Saturdays
Forget about Fridays, it's all about Saturdays.
- Use a map
In particular use the Use It Map For Young Travellers. It's free and amazing, so many tips and tricks inside it. Plus it's always handy to have a map on you in a new place.
- Cheap cocktails
Sorry (not sorry) for another cocktail tip, but when it comes to prices cocktails can seem kinda expensive. So look out for happy hours (on the map above), I managed not to spend any more than 5EURO a drink quite easily so just keep your eyes open for deals.
Have you visited Brussels? What's your top tips?
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