Radisson Blu Royal Hotel ★★★★

Brussels is served by two airports, Brussels National Airport (17 km) located in the neighbouring municipality of Zaventem, and Brussels-South Charleroi Airport (58 km) located between Brussels and Charleroi in Gosselies.

Brussels National Airport receives flights from most capitals and major cities across Europe. Meanwhile, low-cost airlines (notably Ryanair), operate flights to Brussels-South Charleroi Airport from many cities across Europe.

- By taxi: Taxis are always available in front of the arrivals hall and the fare to the city centre is normally around 45€.

- By train: The airport express runs between the airport and city centre, you should get off at Brussels Central Station, an 8 minute walk from the hotel. Cross the Carrefour de L'Europe and walk up the Bld de l'Impératrice, turn left down Rue d'Assaut, continue onto Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potagères then turn left down Rue du Fossé aux Loups.

- By bus: The Airport Line bus runs two buses to the city centre, Line 12 and 21. Both terminate at Luxemburg Square; from there you have a choice of taxi or a Tram from in front of the station, Line 38. You can also walk up to Maelbeek metro station, and take line 1 (purple). For both the tram and metro, get off at De Brouckère, a few minutes’ walk from the hotel.

- By car: The airport is around 15 km/10 mi (20 minutes) from the hotel. In the arrivals hall you will find desks for the major car rental companies. There is a Ring Road surrounding Brussels called the R0 (or E40). The airport is located at the northeast side. Take the R0 towards Luik/ Liège and exit for Brussels. Take the tunnel, following directions towards Centre/Centrum. Once out of the tunnel you will arrive at Schuman roundabout, make a right onto the Rue de la Loi. Continue straight up this road passing the big park (Park Royale) and straight on Rue des Colonies, follow this road round slightly to the left and then take the next right onto Rue de la Chancellerie. Then make a left, followed by a right and another left (around the little park). Go straight over the crossroads and follow the road round to the hotel.
GPS coordinates: 50.849614, 4.356603

How to get from Brussels-South Charleroi Airport to the hotel:
- By taxi: Taxis to Brussels city centre cost around € 80 and can be cost-efficient if shared between four passengers. Taxis wait outside the airport terminal, there are three companies that have signed a quality charter with the airport; these taxis usually offer a fixed price.

- By bus: Shuttle buses run once an hour every day to Brussels. The journey time is about 45 minutes to Brussels-Midi station; it is one of the cheapest, most convenient ways of reaching the city. Tickets cost around € 13 single and € 22 return. From there take a taxi (about 8 minutes) or tram line 3 (green) or 4 (pink) to De Brouckère.

- By car: Charleroi Airport is about 55 kilometres (34 miles) from Brussels. Driving to Brussels is quite straight forward as the airport is directly south of Brussels city centre. Leaving from the north of the airport, take the E420 which merges onto A54 and drive north for 20 km, exit onto the A7 and drive 12 km. Take the exit for the R0, Ring-Est (ring road) Continue towards Luik/Liège and exit for Brussels. Take the tunnel, following directions towards Centre/ Centrum. Once out of the tunnel you will arrive at Schuman roundabout, make a right onto the Rue de la Loi. Continue straight up this road passing the big park (Park Royale) and straight on Rue des Colonies, follow this road round slightly to the left and then take the next right onto Rue de la Chancellerie. Then make a left, followed by a right and another left (around the little park). Go straight over the crossroads and follow the road round to the hotel.
GPS coordinates: 50.849614, 4.356603

Brussels is easily accessible by train. Arriving internationally, high-speed trains are operated by several companies: Eurostar from the UK, TGV Europe from France and Thalys from a variety of countries including the UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands. Some journey times are: Paris (1 hour 30 minutes), London, Amsterdam and Cologne (1 hour and 50 minutes).

Arriving by Eurostar, TGV, Thalys or local train, you need to go to the Brussels Midi Station. Either take a taxi from there (about 3 km / 8 minutes) or tram lines 3 (green) or 4 (pink) to De Brouckère. From there it is a few minutes’ walk to the hotel.

We recommend that you book activities online in advance in order to make the most of your time in Brussels.

- Day Trip to Ghent and Bruges: Departs from Brussels.
- Grand tour of Brussels by bus.
- Brussels Pass & Guide Book: 24/48/72-hour pass for visits and shopping in Brussels.
- Grand city tour by bus & a demonstration by a chocolatier.
- Day Trip to Antwerp: Departs from Brussels.