How to Spend 3 Nights in Brussels

Frankly speaking, three (3) days is never enough to tour Brussels with. There’s just so many sights and scenes going on around at the same time, a mere three days is not enough to capture them all; however, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to see the best of Brussels in three days.

This short guide will help you make the most out of your three-day trip in Brussels so when you leave the city, you’ll have enough memories to last you a lifetime.

Day One

Head down to the Central Station to see the heart of Brussels. From here, you will find the Grand Place and Manneken Pis. The Grand Place is Brussels’ most popular area and where most city-wide events take place. The Manneken Pis, on the other hand, is one of Brussels’ most popular statues. It is open for all to see so make sure to grab a picture of it for souvenir-keeping purposes.

From here, you can also find the Chocolate Museum, Beer Museum, Waffle Factory, and the Fish Market.

From Grand Place, ride a bus to the Cinquantenaire Park where you can find the Royal Military Museum and the Triumph Arch. Within proximity is the Royal Museum of Art and History. If you are fond of vintage cars, head down to the AutoWorld which holds a varied collection of different vintage cars.

The best place to get your meals on the first day would be at the Grand Place. Shops and restaurants line the arcade in this area.


Day Two

On the second day of your stay, proceed to Place Royal where you can find the following museums: Royal Palace Dynasty Museum, Royal Museum of Fine Arts, and Museum of Musical Instruments.

If you’re not fond of museum explorations, simply proceed to the Royal Park Theatre or see the Belgian Federal Parliament. Place Royal is a fairly large place and you might spend a good 3 hours to go through the area.

From Place Royal, take a bus down to see one of Brussels’ most popular structures, the Atomium. You can also find the Brussels Planetarium in this area which is a very interesting place for kids.

End your second day trip by going through the Gardens of Laekken. The Gardens of Laekken is where you can find hundreds, even thousands, of different species of flowers and plants.

Day Three

Perhaps the best way to spend your third and last day in Brussels would be through a little shopping spree. If you are looking for discounts and random items, go to the Antiques Market in Sablon or in Marche aux Puces. Rue Neuve is also a good shopping district in Brussels; however, you will need to walk to or take bus to Rue Neuve. If your budget permits it, you may want to do a little luxury shopping at the Louise Square where you can find the boutiques of Channel and Cartier, among others.