Is parking available at the property?

Nearby parking is available for EUR 12 per day, located approximately 656 feet away. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. The cost is approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children. Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and bathrooms. Additional accessibility features may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the heart of Brussels, just a short 5-minute walk from Avenue Louise and 4 minutes by car from the European Union Parliament Building. It is 1.5 miles from La Grand Place and 2.9 miles from Tour & Taxis.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. Children aged 3 and younger can stay for free.

Hotel Aqua by HappyCulture Brussels

Average nightly price at Hotel Aqua by HappyCulture by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$112
February	$111
March	$146
April	$136
May	$149
June	$189
July	$131
August	$97
September	$153
October	$173
November	$159
December	$164

What guests think

Across recent stays at Hôtel Aqua by HappyCulture, guests frequently praise friendly staff, clean rooms, and a convenient location near metro and shops, while feedback highlights small or basement rooms, street noise, and a scruffy surrounding alley.

Breakfast is widely described as good to excellent, though some found the buffet limited or missing hot items. Extras like free lobby coffee and water and helpful directions are valued, but occasional maintenance and cleanliness lapses (drains, fixtures, housekeeping) and Wi‑Fi issues are reported. Overall, expect a practical, value-minded stay with warm service.

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Facilities

Lobby offers free coffee and water, and there is paid public parking nearby. Facilities feel mixed: a small gym with some broken equipment, occasional Wi‑Fi problems, and no self‑service laundry.

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Nasira

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wifi wasn't working so I wasn't able to work from the room. Room way to warm as well.

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John

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed a few days for a business trip. The hotel is well located, near the centre of Brussels. Room was fine, typical business type There's a small gym with a few machines and vibroplate machine

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Yaacov

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Free coffee and fruit

8

Lisa Marie

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Das hotel wirbt mit einem Fitnessraum, da haben did Hälfte der Sportgeräte nicht funktioniert. Ärgerlich!

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Lenny

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

This was difficult to rate The breakfast was great The location is good The staff are nice The price was very high the first day because of some surge pricing in Brussels- rest of the days were acceptable The issues The wifi is open just like any restaurant so you will need VPN software - they have a secure wifi for the staff and in took 3 days to advise me that I would not get access to it There was a wifi repeater in room 114 behind the TV. It should have been in a hallway or elsewhere There was some water damage on the walls Bathtub was too high and hard to get into. Glass door to the tub could only open one way because the tub was too high Room configuration was strange and too narrow -maybe that is why we got our room early Get a VPN before you travel and book early. Brussels seems to get full quickly

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Rodrigo

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, parking was not to easy, you have to go around to park the car. Staff was awesome, very kind and helpful. Room comfortable and clean. Just in front of the hotel you can rent an electric scooter, which is a great way to move in Brussels.

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Flora

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, good restaurants etc around Ixelles but also right next to the centre, with a metro station direct to the Eurostar nearby. Reception were friendly. Water and coffee available in the lobby the whole time. Would stay there again.

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Hideki

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in Superior Double Room. Although the room is a bit small, it was fairly comfortable with good air conditioning, fridge, and electric kettle. The only shortcoming was that it took 10-15 minutes to have warm water from the shower. Breakfast is very nice. An underground public parking (Interparking Toison D’Or) is available for 15 Euros per 24 hours that is inexpensive rate for Brussels. (Hotel discount rate is not available.) Almost all major touristic sites in Brussels are within walking distance. If the hot water situation would be improved, I would give 10 marks to the Hotel.

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Alessandro

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was large and comfortable. The availability of free tea/coffee machine, biscuits and fruits with water fontain in the lobby makes you really feel welcome. Staff very nice and professional

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Philip

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Our room wasn't large but it was all we needed for a few days in Brussels and came with a fridge and safe, which are often missing in budget hotels. The room was perfectly clean and the beds were comfortable. The shower was always hot with plenty of pressure, and we really appreciated the blackout shutters that we could close at night. Whenever we interacted with staff they were friendly and helpful, and the complimentary fruit and coffee in the lobby was a really nice touch. The hotel is very conveniently located near to shops and a metro station. The only word of warning I'd give is that the street itself where the hotel is located is something of a back street, though seemingly a popular short cut, and doesn't feel the safest at night, but we never saw any actual trouble and it wouldn't stop me staying here again.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but housekeeping and maintenance were inconsistent at times. Reports included dirty floors or towels on arrival and occasional missed service.

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Jeremy

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre vétuste, une prise sur deux ne fonctionnait pas, le sèche cheveux non plus (aucun sèche cheveux de prêt disponible) pousse mousse dans la douche idem … propreté discutable. Personnel cependant accueillant.

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Annamaria

Jan 8, 2024

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La struttura si trova in una posizione strategica, vicinissima al centro di Bruxelles e vicina alla metro e alla fermata del bus. Positivo il fatto che l’hotel mettesse a disposizione degli ospiti ombrelli (in caso di pioggia), acqua e caffè gratuitamente. Purtroppo la pulizia lasciava molto a desiderare. Appena arrivati abbiamo trovato due asciugamani sporchi e c’erano polvere e capelli evidenti in giro per la stanza. Inoltre, la camera che avevamo non era ben isolata dal punto di vista sonoro.

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Mathias

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Alles in allem ein gemütliches Hotel in guter Lage direkt in der Nähe der Metro Station. Das Bett war sehr bequem. Das Zimmer an sich war sehr klein. Der kleine Schreibtisch war mit einem Fernseher zugestellt. Leider war das Zimmer bei unser Ankunft nicht sauber. Sowohl unterm Bett als auch im Bad waren Spuren der Vormieter zu finden. Schade

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margarita m

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, friendly staff, and breakfast is good and well stocked. Highly recommended.

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Ali

Dec 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, great location, nice staff

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Jordan

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff & location however room wasn’t very clean upon arrival.

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AOSH EU

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I came at night only to sleep. Overall the room was clean.

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Aimée

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Bedden zijn goed, schoonmaak kan beter. Vloeren zijn overal toe aan vervanging, zitten er versleten en viezig uit. Muren hebben allemaal een verfje nodig. Personeel is vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

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Umar

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a very positive stay at the Aqua Hotel. The location is excellent — just a 2-minute walk to the bus stop and underground station, and only a 15-minute walk to the center of Brussels. The room was clean, well-ventilated, and had a great shower. The staff were friendly and very helpful, especially Mel, who went above and beyond with support, tips, and advice — she really made my stay special! Overall, the hotel offers great value for money, and I would definitely recommend it for anyone visiting Brussels.

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Kerstin

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Personal an Rezeption sehr hilfsbereit. Der junge Angestellte im Frühstücksraum war auch sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Zimmer waren in den Innenhof, daher auch bei geöffnetem Fenster leise. Wir bekamen leider am 2. Tag keine frischen Handtücher und mussten uns zu zweit mit einem begnügen.

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Rooms

Room size varies from very spacious to quite small; beds are generally comfortable. Some rooms are in the basement with limited light, and several reviews mention street or internal noise and design quirks like sliding bathroom doors.

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Christian

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Issues with the alarm and no room service at one day (not sure if our fault), shower shield is too small, room in general too small (also bathroom)

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Paul

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

So this was a great hotel, staff were excellent and positioned about 4 stops from the main train station. The room had alot of room and the bed was massive. Our only problem was it had that typical bathroom door were you can see everything going on inside, plugs no where near the bed and the main lights not being that bright. Overall great hotel to set up base in.

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Sarah

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location, staff and breakfast were great, room was very noisy though from the street even with the shutters closed

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Simone

Jan 31, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Stanza piccola, pochissimi spazi per muoversi, bagno troppo piccolo... ottima posizione

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Oz

Jan 29, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Unfortunately the room was noisy and light even at night. The curtain is so thin that light comes in the room from the corridor all night in 609. There is also intermittent water sounds from the bathroom that sound like the cistern is filling up. So the bed was comfortable, but it made sleep particularly disturbed.

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Ross

Feb 19, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were massive, staff were lovely, breakfast was delicious.. couldn’t fault it at all and would definitely use the hotel chain in other parts of Europe.

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Bella

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and bed comfortable ( tv should allow English language not just French ) though -1 floor with view not to outside was not pleasant. Also area outside hotel later at night did not appear very safe.

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Hideki

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in Superior Double Room. Although the room is a bit small, it was fairly comfortable with good air conditioning, fridge, and electric kettle. The only shortcoming was that it took 10-15 minutes to have warm water from the shower. Breakfast is very nice. An underground public parking (Interparking Toison D’Or) is available for 15 Euros per 24 hours that is inexpensive rate for Brussels. (Hotel discount rate is not available.) Almost all major touristic sites in Brussels are within walking distance. If the hot water situation would be improved, I would give 10 marks to the Hotel.

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Trevor Yoke Link

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very spacious. There is no laundry facility as stated on hotels.com but an expensive laundry service instead. There is free coffee from a good coffee machine at the lobby and reusable glass flasks/bottles to collect filtered water from the machine at the lobby. Very friendly and attentive staff.

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Damian

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Kind reception, pretty good location, breakfast wasn't too bad. The room we got was in the basement with a tiny window and a huge pillar in the middle. TV was on adjacent wall rather than opposite to bed which was very diffcult to watch in the evening, addtionally no streaming services available. Booked a room with queen size bed, good two twin put together with two separate mattresses and a small topper which made it very uncomfortable in the middle. I get that 'every room is different' but I payed the same price so would expect same level of comfort and amenities

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Service

Service is a strong point, with friendly, helpful staff frequently praised for assistance and problem-solving. A few guests mentioned lapses such as a dismissive reception or administrative errors.

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Antonina

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is an unexpected surprise on a tawdry street. The facilities are clean and modern and breakfast was fresh and diverse. Desk staff was dismissive upon our early arrival, and did not even ask our names. Public transportation and many shops and restaurants are within an easy walk.

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Lara

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All the receptionists were friendly and knowledgeable, fluent in English. Breakfast was a great add on. Walking distance to the train station which was what we were looking for. Travelled as a couple. Will definitely add this location and their hotel chain to our hotels list.

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Ali

Dec 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, great location, nice staff

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Robert William

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was clean, staff were very polite and helpful. If we needed to go somewhere, they helped us with directions. The hotel was well situated for the purpose of our visit. The Metro just 2 minutes away and 1 minute walk to the high street. Safe area too.

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Philip

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Our room wasn't large but it was all we needed for a few days in Brussels and came with a fridge and safe, which are often missing in budget hotels. The room was perfectly clean and the beds were comfortable. The shower was always hot with plenty of pressure, and we really appreciated the blackout shutters that we could close at night. Whenever we interacted with staff they were friendly and helpful, and the complimentary fruit and coffee in the lobby was a really nice touch. The hotel is very conveniently located near to shops and a metro station. The only word of warning I'd give is that the street itself where the hotel is located is something of a back street, though seemingly a popular short cut, and doesn't feel the safest at night, but we never saw any actual trouble and it wouldn't stop me staying here again.

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Daniela Caballero

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff, clean and nice hotel, very enjoyable stay. Rooms were very spacious and clean. Great location also, near metros and different areas with plenty to do.

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Scott

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, some noisy guests late at night, but staff handled it well

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Simone

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was wonderful and friendly. The hotel is close to everything and convenient. I would recommend and stay here again

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MUHAMMAD

Jan 20, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location and friendly staff

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Marie -Claude

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Personnel très accueillant. Fruits et boissons chaudes à disposition toute la journée

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Location

Convenient for exploring Brussels: close to metro and shops and roughly a 10–20 minute walk to central sights. However, the immediate side street is often described as dark or scruffy, and some felt uneasy at night.

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Rebecca

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel has a nice lobby, and even nicer rooms. The room was clean and the bed was extremely comfy. Although still walkable, the hotel is a bit of a trek walking from main tourist attractions, and the walk is up a very steep hill. Definitely difficult if you're not used to hilly areas, but worth it for the price. One morning, someone opened our door at 8am while we were asleep even though I put the do not disturb sign on the door. Also, they randomly cancelled our booking in the system, so we walk back 40 mins uphill to make sure everything was okay as their phone number didn't work. Luckily everything was fine and the guy at the front desk was very friendly. However, it did kind of disrupt our day, but accidents happen. The area around the hotel is neat with some shopping and good food, but the hotel itself is in what feels like an alley way and wouldn't feel safe at night.

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Bjarne

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good central location.

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Anna

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great hotel located in a great area..close to many stores and restaurants as well as a 15 minute walk from down town and near public transport.there is a coffee machine and a water machine in the lobby (however missing milk for coffee) staff are great located on a side street near a club ( but didn’t really get any noise from it) but it is a dirty street but not unsafe ..I did not feel unsafe just unpleasant to walk it. The bonus is there are shutters in the windows to minimize the noise and light into the room. I would definitely stay there again

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Tushar

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy access from city center Walkable from grand place Lots of shopping options around

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Linda

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lots of local restaurants and shops near by. The metro was easy to get to and royal palace was within walking distance.

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Leah

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Although it is a 5-minute walk from a major posh shopping street, the immediate surrounding area is a little creepy after dark (dirty, dark, graffiti- and trash-covered). However, the hotel itself is bright and safe and clean. I didn’t interact much with staff but although a few were brusque, most of them (especially those late at night) were courteous and helpful. The breakfast was lovely and generous. The room I was in was compact but well appointed and perfect for my needs since I don’t expect or want frills. I ask for a comfortable bed with clean bedding, functioning and clean plumbing, and a sense of security. I got that. Once I got used to the street, I was very happy with my choice and will likely return the next time I am in the city.

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Robert William

Jan 3, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was clean, staff were very polite and helpful. If we needed to go somewhere, they helped us with directions. The hotel was well situated for the purpose of our visit. The Metro just 2 minutes away and 1 minute walk to the high street. Safe area too.

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Flora

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, good restaurants etc around Ixelles but also right next to the centre, with a metro station direct to the Eurostar nearby. Reception were friendly. Water and coffee available in the lobby the whole time. Would stay there again.

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Philip

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Our room wasn't large but it was all we needed for a few days in Brussels and came with a fridge and safe, which are often missing in budget hotels. The room was perfectly clean and the beds were comfortable. The shower was always hot with plenty of pressure, and we really appreciated the blackout shutters that we could close at night. Whenever we interacted with staff they were friendly and helpful, and the complimentary fruit and coffee in the lobby was a really nice touch. The hotel is very conveniently located near to shops and a metro station. The only word of warning I'd give is that the street itself where the hotel is located is something of a back street, though seemingly a popular short cut, and doesn't feel the safest at night, but we never saw any actual trouble and it wouldn't stop me staying here again.

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Umar

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a very positive stay at the Aqua Hotel. The location is excellent — just a 2-minute walk to the bus stop and underground station, and only a 15-minute walk to the center of Brussels. The room was clean, well-ventilated, and had a great shower. The staff were friendly and very helpful, especially Mel, who went above and beyond with support, tips, and advice — she really made my stay special! Overall, the hotel offers great value for money, and I would definitely recommend it for anyone visiting Brussels.

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Dining

Breakfast is often rated very good to excellent with plenty of choice and good value. A minority found the selection limited or missing certain hot items; free lobby coffee is a plus.

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Weronica

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Veldig hyggelige ansatte! Følte det var litt lite utvalg på frokosten dessverre.

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Samira akim

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent petit déjeuner! Hotel très bien situé!

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carla

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Excelente desayuno, el personal de recepcion con buena atencion

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Banu

Jan 29, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, quiet floors, excellent breakfast, close to metro station

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margarita m

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, friendly staff, and breakfast is good and well stocked. Highly recommended.

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Pedram

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was perfect!

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Yasmin

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rigtig godt og stort værelse, sødt personale - dog en meget lille morgenmadsbuffet med et småt udvalg af mad

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Sara

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Couldn’t fault this hotel. We had a wonderful stay in a family room. Very comfortable, great selection for breakfast, helpful reception staff. We would definitely visit again.

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Seyed Amir

Oct 12, 2024

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The staff were nice and welcoming. They made the best croissant ever for breakfast even better than paris.

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Nwy

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good selection for breakfast can improve to add more hot food bed ok

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				1 $189	2 $129	3 $134
4 $79	5 $148	6 $193	7 $228	8 $183	9 $126	10 $147
11 $112	12 $391	13 $586	14 $267	15 $179	16 $128	17 $140
18 $90	19 $146	20 $183	21 $201	22 $164	23 $136	24 $144
25 $90	26 $136	27 $173	28 $164	29 $140	30 $136	31 $155

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