5-Day Belgium Weekend Getaway in Brussels

Your exciting weekend getaway in Belgium begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Brussels, your home for 4 nights. You’ll have your choice of the city's best hotels and other places to stay.

Brussels has many incredible destinations you can admire and explore throughout your weekend getaway in Belgium. Make sure you get on the earliest flight to Brussels to see as many of these must-visit sites as possible!

Travelers often make time to visit attractions like the remarkable Brussels Park. This attraction is a spectacular urban park with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 19,075 visitors.

When you’re ready to discover the local food culture in Brussels, make your way to one of the best restaurants in the city, Fin de Siècle. This lovely restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,891 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Brussels is Le Bistro - Porte de Hal. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,790 customers, this restaurant is truly a must-try.

You can also eat at a place locals enjoy, The Lobster House. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,528 customers.

A weekend getaway in Belgium isn't complete without experiencing the nightlife scene in Brussels. Fortunately, the city also has many fantastic bars that cater to all travel budgets. An excellent example is Delirium Café, which has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 18,478 customers.

Another of the best bars you should consider going to is À La Mort Subite. This bar offers a selection of great meals and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,691 customers.

Locals also enjoy Poechenellekelder, and you might too. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,331 customers, an after-dinner drink at Poechenellekelder is the perfect way to end this day.

Enjoy toasting the start of your adventure-filled 5-day weekend getaway in Belgium!

On day 2 of your rejuvenating weekend getaway in Belgium, you’ll see more of the best attractions in Brussels. You still have so many incredible experiences to take in during your remaining 3 nights in Brussels!

One of today’s main highlights is the unforgettable Choco-Story Brussels. This outstanding chocolate museum and travel destination inspires so many travelers each year. Garnering an average rating of 4.4 stars out of 5 from 6,877 travelers, a visit to the remarkable Choco-Story Brussels is worth pages in your travel diary.

Another of the best attractions that will stir your curiosity is the fascinating Grand-Place. Approximately 149,732 visitors rated this popular sightseeing spot an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Today, you also have the chance to see the amazing shopping mall, Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 38,005 visitors.

The top-rated St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels, an outstanding chocolate museum, is one place you should visit while in Brussels considering its average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 18,728 travelers.

Take this chance to join a popular tour to experience something one-of-a-kind on this day of your weekend getaway in Belgium. Check out all the tours Brussels offers and add your selections to your weekend getaway vacation package.

Exploring the most popular attractions in Belgium can make you lose track of time. Still, be sure to grab something to eat at some of the best restaurants you can try in Brussels.

Café Walvis offers great food and ambiance and is well-loved in the area.

Another top-rated restaurant worth trying in Brussels is the popular Pasta Divina. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,190 customers, this restaurant is an excellent dining option.

If you feel like having something else, check out Le Cirio. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,548 customers, which speaks volumes about its quality.

When you’ve finished your meal and an after-dinner drink sounds enticing, visit Monk. One of the best bars in the city, Monk has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,758 customers.

If you’d rather go to a different spot, La Porte Noire is another great option. This bar enjoys an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,483 bar-goers.

Bar Des Amis is also a great city bar where you can have nice chats with locals and fellow travelers in Brussels. Bar Des Amis has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,677 customers.

A quick trip to any of these popular local bars will enhance your travel experience in the city of Brussels. Cheers to a pleasant weekend getaway in Belgium!

On day 3 of your weekend getaway in Belgium, you’ll get to know more about Brussels and take in its unique atmosphere. You'll also make the most of your remaining 2 nights in Brussels by checking out more of the city's local food scene and nightlife.

You won’t easily run out of wonderful places to see and exciting things to do during your adventure in the city. To start your day with a bang, head to the must-visit Museum for Natural Sciences of Belgium. This attraction is a fascinating natural history museum that receives around 26,239 visitors every year.

Today is also your chance to spend some time at the spectacular Leopold Park. This attraction is a magnificent park that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,628 travelers.

Brussels is also the home of the amazing Autoworld Brussels. This fascinating automobile museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,668 visitors.

You can continue your adventure at a famous urban park in the area, the wonderful Cinquantenaire. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,980, a visit to this top-rated attraction is an excellent idea.

Beyond its stunning attractions, Brussels is also an incredible place where you can rediscover your passion for learning or adventure. So for a more productive and meaningful weekend getaway experience in Belgium, join an unforgettable tour today to learn more about Brussels's people and culture.

You’ll have plenty of restaurant and bar options in Brussels. So when you’re done exploring and it’s time to eat, all you have to do is take your pick of the city’s best dining and drinking spots.

Locals enjoy eating at Le Marmiton, one of the most recommended restaurants in Brussels. This city restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,876 customers.

If you have an appetite for something else, check out The Blue Restaurant. Around 1,345 customers have given this fantastic restaurant an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 852 customers, Le Pêcheur is another excellent alternative that serves a whole menu of delectable dishes. Many patrons praise its unique ambiance and attentive service, making it a must-visit for both locals and tourists alike.

After your meal, consider going for a drink to celebrate this wonderful weekend getaway experience in Belgium. One of the best bars in the city is Brussels Beer Project // Dansaert Brewery. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

To gain one of the best bar experiences in Brussels, we recommend the cocktails at Barbeton. This bar has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,044 customers and is an excellent place to make local friends.

Another of the best spots to experience the nightlife scene in Brussels is Little Delirium. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.

Relish in novel experiences as you continue your weekend getaway in the city of Brussels. Toast to another amazing day in Belgium!

On day 4 of your rejuvenating weekend getaway in Belgium, you’ll see more of the best attractions in Brussels. You still have so many incredible experiences to take in during your remaining 1 night in Brussels!

One of today’s main highlights is the unforgettable Musical Instruments Museum. This outstanding musical instrument museum and travel destination inspires so many travelers each year, or around 125,000 people. Garnering an average rating of 4.4 stars out of 5 from 5,254 travelers, a visit to the remarkable Musical Instruments Museum is worth pages in your travel diary.

Another of the best attractions that will stir your curiosity is the fascinating Musée Magritte Museum. Approximately 6,340 visitors rated this popular sightseeing spot an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Today, you also have the chance to see the amazing federal scientific institute, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,305 visitors.

The top-rated Church of Our Lady of Victories at the Sablon, an outstanding musical instrument museum, is one place you should visit while in Brussels considering its average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,672 travelers.

Take this chance to join a popular tour to experience something one-of-a-kind on this day of your weekend getaway in Belgium. Check out all the tours Brussels offers and add your selections to your weekend getaway vacation package.

Exploring the most popular attractions in Belgium can make you lose track of time. Still, be sure to grab something to eat at some of the best restaurants you can try in Brussels.

When you’ve finished your meal and an after-dinner drink sounds enticing, visit Churchill's. One of the best bars in the city, Churchill's has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 688 customers.

If you’d rather go to a different spot, BrewDog Brussels is another great option. This bar enjoys an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 3,971 bar-goers.

O'reilly's Irish Pub Brussels is also a great city bar where you can have nice chats with locals and fellow travelers in Brussels. O'reilly's Irish Pub Brussels has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 3,657 customers.

A quick trip to any of these popular local bars will enhance your travel experience in the city of Brussels. Cheers to a pleasant weekend getaway in Belgium!

Your remarkable weekend getaway in Belgium is about to end. Soon you’ll say goodbye to Brussels. Day 5 is your departure day and your chance to catch one last glimpse of the city and beautiful Belgium.

Depending on how much time you have until you start your journey home, we recommend visiting some more attractions or doing some last-minute shopping.

If you prefer to go sightseeing before leaving Belgium, the popular Mont des Arts - Kunstberg is an extraordinary attraction you could visit on your last day in Brussels.

You’ll then say farewell to Belgium and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of your unforgettable weekend getaway in Belgium!