Located across from a pedestrian plaza on the edge of the stately Leopold Park, the Sofitel Brussels Europe offers a high level of comfort and service close to many museums and the European Parliament. Though it’s about 15 minutes by train to the main historic district, there are still plenty of restaurants and shops nearby, and the area gives you a sense of day-to-day life in Brussels.
The hotel’s lobby, with its circular skylight illuminating murals and other artworks by French and Belgian artists, offers a chic and relaxed atmosphere as you enter. The rooms and suites have a clean, contemporary design, with pale neutral furnishings and pops of deep red, orange and teal, and include amenities like rain showers, pillow menus and high-end audio systems.
The excellent restaurant and bar, the 1040, offers a wide range of options throughout the day. A rooftop terrace is available for use day or night, with views over the heart of the EU, and a spa with a hammam and Turkish sauna are available for your use at the end of a long day of exploring.
We like this comfortable and relaxing hotel for its location in the European District, which is great for those interested in Brussels’ museums.
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Rooms
The rooms, which come in Classic, Superior and Luxury, are similar to each other aside from size and quality of views. Classic rooms also have regular coffee and tea options rather than Nespresso. All rooms and suites have en suite bathrooms, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, minibars, satellite TVs and pillow menus.
The Junior and Prestige suites both feature separate living areas, bathtubs and rain showers, while the Opera Suite also offers a dressing room, kitchenette and large windows on two sides of the living area, giving you plenty of natural light and city views.
Location
The Sofitel Brussels Europe sits in the Place Jourdan, between Cinquantenaire Park and Leopold Park, giving you access to the European District of Brussels and its many museums. The Museum of Natural Sciences, House of European History, Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History, Autoworld and the Art & History Museum are all within a 5–15-minute walk. The historic district is a 15-minute subway ride away.
Food and drink
- Buffet and à la carte breakfast is served daily in the dining room.
- The 1040 offers lunch from noon to 2:30pm and dinner from 7pm–10:30pm, with a menu that reinvents traditional Belgian dishes with local and seasonal ingredients.
- The 1040 Bar is open from 11am–1am, pouring signature cocktails and a wide selection of Belgian beers.
Families
- Family room available with connecting room.
- Baby cribs and extra beds for children.
Facilities and activities
- Well-equipped gym.
- Spa offering a variety of treatments and massages.
- Hammam and Turkish steam bath.
- Laundry service.
- 24-hour room service.
- Indoor parking (additional).
Accessibility
The hotel is fully accessible by elevator. Accessible rooms are available on request.
Tour ideas in Brussels
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Sofitel Brussels Europe as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Bruges old town tour & canal cruise
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Brussels highlights & beer tasting Brussels highlights & beer tasting
Brussels highlights & beer tasting
Combine history with beer on this five-hour guided walking tour of Brussels. As you make your way to the city’s most renowned landmarks, you’ll get to stop along the way at well-known breweries and off-the-radar taverns.
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Diamond District tour & diamond cutting workshop Diamond District tour & diamond cutting workshop
Diamond District tour & diamond cutting workshop
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