5 Tips to Enjoy Brussels on a Budget
If you plan to visit Brussels but have a limited budget, don't worry. This city offers a lot, from free museum days to lively markets, unusual sculptures, wall art, and other adventures. Brussels is ideal for a family holiday on a budget or a romantic weekend for two.
You can see many historical sights and enjoy a fantastic view of the city's panorama and surroundings without breaking the bank. Here's how to enjoy Brussels on a budget.
Buy Brussels Card
With this card, you'll see a lot of content for free or at significant discounts. You can buy these cards for 24, 48, or 72 hours. During that period, you will be able to use unlimited public transport. You can also visit about 50 city museums for free, with different themes, from science to history.
You will also get significant discounts on various tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, shops, and guided tours throughout Brussels. The card has an informative guide for the entire city and a map of the town and the museum.
See Brussels Comic Book Route
While enjoying the walk, you can look at the unique street art that brings to life iconic characters from comics and cartoons. This area has about 50 murals, and for this adventure, you can even download a map of the murals to enjoy this incredible street art to the fullest.
At the end of this tour, we recommend visiting the Comics Museum, which you can enter for free with the Brussels Card.
Visit Mont des Arts Garden
This quarter is in the city's center and dates to the 14th century as the Jewish quarter and the former site of the Palace of Coudenberg. This is one of the most famous locations in Brussels. We recommend that you visit it at the end of the day to enjoy the sunset and the magnificent view of the city, the gardens, and the roof of the Grand Palace.
Go to the Sonian Forest
This beautiful place is located only a 30-minute drive from the city center, towards the south. The Sonian Forest offers many trails for hiking or biking. In one part of the forest, you will come across the ruins of an old castle with beautiful and well-kept grounds and stunning lakes.
This destination is ideal for family walks or couples wanting a romantic moment near the city.
Visit Marché du Midi on Sundays
This is one of the biggest public markets in Brussels and Europe, where you will find smells, tastes, and flavors from all over the world. It is located only 15 minutes from the city center. Besides fruits and vegetables, here you will find cheeses, spices, olives, herbs, fish and meat, house plants, and fresh flowers.
You can also buy leather goods, antiques, and collectibles, as well as clothes and household items. The prices are affordable, and the salespeople are very kind. The market is open on Sundays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wondering where to stay?
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