Brussels is considered an international business center. This is an expensive European city. Prices in Brussels are high, so many things to do on a budget may not be affordable.
Accommodation
Brussels hotels are filled with businessmen. Accommodation in local hotels is expensive. In summer, as well as on weekends, prices are slightly reduced. With this fact in mind, you can plan your trip to Brussels so that it does not undermine your budget. The city's hotels are designed for business people, not tourists. The average cost of a room in a 3 * hotel is 60 euros. Accommodation for a week in the center of Brussels will cost about 1000 euros. There are few hostels and hostels in the city. A place in the cheapest hostel costs about 15 euros per day.
No matter how many days you want to spend in this city, you will not face the problem of renting an apartment. In Brussels, you can rent a hotel room or rent an apartment. Many tourists stay in guesthouses. Having decided on the area, you can start looking for housing.
Tourists are advised to stay closer to the historic center, as this is where the main attractions, restaurants and cafes are concentrated. The disadvantages of the center are crowds of people and difficulties with parking the car.
Excursions
Brussels in all its glory can be seen during a general sightseeing tour of the center. Tourists are advised to look at the Grand Dance, the Royal Galleries of St. Hubert, Manneken Pis, St. Michael's Cathedral, etc.
Brussels has many attractions to see. The sightseeing tour can be carried out on an open-top bus. Such a walk around the city costs from 24 euros per day for 1 participant. An individual sightseeing tour costs at least € 150 per person. It usually lasts 2, 5 hours. If you wish, you can increase the program time at the rate of 50 euros per hour.
From Brussels you can go to Bruges by purchasing a ticket for 15 euros. A standard walking tour of the city will cost from 130 euros per person. Exploring the historic center of Brussels with a guide starts from 140 euros. The chocolate excursion involves a visit to the factories where Belgian chocolate is made. Such a trip will cost from 180 euros.
Nutrition
Food prices in Brussels are overpriced, especially for local restaurants. For lunch in the restaurant you can order the dish of the day: salad, soup and main course. Such food will cost 15 euros. The cheapest are Chinese restaurants. You can order a cup of coffee in a Brussels cafe for 3 euros. Budget breakfasts are offered by numerous bakeries in Brussels. In good hotels, breakfast is included in the price of your stay. Chocolate costs 1-2.5 euros per 100 grams.
