Best Family Hotels in Brussels 2025
Updated 7 July 2026 · 60 real hotels
Brussels offers a strong range of family-friendly hotels, from apartment-style stays near the EU Quarter to well-rated city-centre options within walking distance of the Grand-Place and major museums. Prices start around 99 euros per night, and several properties offer extra space through suite or apartment layouts. Choosing a hotel close to public transport makes exploring Brussels with children much more manageable.
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Family Stays in Brussels: Space, Location and Practicality
Brussels is a genuinely rewarding city to visit with children. The Grand-Place, the Atomium, Mini-Europe, the Natural Sciences Museum with its dinosaur halls, and the Belgian Comic Strip Center all sit within a compact, well-connected city, reachable by metro, tram or on foot from most central neighbourhoods. The city also has a relaxed pace in residential districts like Woluwé-Saint-Lambert and Ixelles, where quieter streets and green squares provide breathing room after a busy day of sightseeing.
When choosing where to stay as a family, three factors matter most: room size or the option of a kitchenette (so you can manage meals and snacks on your own schedule), proximity to the sights you plan to visit, and easy access to public transport. The hotels listed on this page have been selected to match those priorities, covering a range of budgets and locations across Brussels and its immediate surroundings, including airport-area options that suit families arriving by air who prefer to avoid driving into the city centre.
Our selection in Bruxelles
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay at Brussels | Evere | ★ 4.5 | 91 €/nuit |
| Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport ★★★★ | Machelen : à 7,8 km de Bruxelles | ★ 4.3 | 106 €/nuit |
| New Hotel Charlemagne ★★★★ | Bruxelles | ★ 3.8 | 112 €/nuit |
| Hôtel Argus by HappyCulture | Ixelles | ★ 3.9 | 113 €/nuit |
| ibis Brussels Centre Gare Midi ★★★ | Saint-Gilles | ★ 4.1 | 114 €/nuit |
| Queen Anne Hotel | Bruxelles | ★ 3.6 | 118 €/nuit |
| Appart'City Confort Bruxelles Centre Gare du Midi ★★★ | Anderlecht | ★ 4.5 | 119 €/nuit |
| Hilton Garden Inn Brussels Airport | Machelen : à 8,3 km de Bruxelles | ★ 4.6 | 120 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL Brussels Centre Gare du Midi | Saint-Gilles | ★ 4.3 | 120 €/nuit |
| Hotel Le Dome | Bruxelles | ★ 3.8 | 121 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which Brussels hotel offers the most space for families?+
The Whitlock16 - Luxe Aparthotel Montgomery Square Brussels in Woluwé-Saint-Lambert stands out for space, as it operates as an aparthotel, meaning rooms typically include separate living areas and kitchen facilities. At 111 euros per night and rated 4.8 out of 5, it sits near Montgomery Square with metro access into the city centre. The Residence Inn by Marriott Brussels Airport in Machelen also follows the extended-stay aparthotel format, offering kitchenettes, at 124 euros per night.
Which hotels are best located for visiting Brussels family attractions?+
For central access to the Grand-Place, the Belgian Comic Strip Center and the Natural Sciences Museum, Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre (163 euros per night, 4 stars) and The Hoxton Brussels (145 euros per night) place you in or very close to the historic heart of the city. Made in Louise (113 euros per night, 3 stars) is located in the upscale Ixelles neighbourhood, within comfortable reach of the Musee des Instruments de Musique and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts. All three are walkable or a short tram ride from the main family-oriented sites.
Are there good family hotel options near Brussels Airport?+
Yes. Both the Hilton Garden Inn Brussels Airport and the Residence Inn by Marriott Brussels Airport are located in Machelen, roughly 7 to 8 kilometres from the city centre. The Hilton Garden Inn starts at 99 euros per night, making it the most affordable option on this list, while the Residence Inn costs 124 euros per night and includes apartment-style rooms suited to families who want a kitchenette. Both are convenient if you have an early flight or prefer to avoid central-city traffic with young children.
What is a practical neighbourhood to base a family in Brussels?+
The EU Quarter, where Thon Hotel EU is located (110 euros per night, 4 stars), is calm, walkable and well-served by public transport, with the Parc du Cinquantenaire and its museums, including the Autoworld car museum and the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces, right on the doorstep. Woluwé-Saint-Lambert, home to the Whitlock16 Aparthotel, is a quieter residential area with parks and a direct metro line into the centre. Both suit families who want a less hectic base while remaining connected to the city's main attractions.