Hôtel de Ville de Bruxelles
Hôtel de Ville de Bruxelles
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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- Beurs • 4 min walk
- De Brouckère • 5 min walk
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- Thomas VOakland, California18,180 contributionsCity Hall on the PlaceOne of the grandest buildings on the Grand Place, you will want to linger and adore its architectural might. Take some photos, although that might be hard to do as there are so many tourists around. We were here on a weekend so were unable to get inside.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 30, 2023
- Kvothe74Horley, United Kingdom192 contributionsCity Hall Tour Very GoodGreat building to look at on the Grand Place. We also did the tour inside which we pre-booked which was a good idea as was full on the day. If you pre book go inside the building entrance in the courtyard as it starts inside. The tour was about an hour long, was informative and with humour. Would recommend.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 12, 2024
- Gemma SPreston, United Kingdom19 contributionsBeautiful outside and insideWe went on a guided tour, it lasted an hour and cost approx 15 euros each. Tour group is small, the guide was fantastic, lovely and welcoming. The tour was very interesting, a good blend of past and present information about Brussels and the building itself. If you like history this is the tour for you.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 26, 2024
- fisupeksuLeppajarvi, Finland426 contributionsYou have to book your time to go in, so take a ticket as early bird and go to the trip when wantedBeautiful architecture outside and inside. Pretty interesting history and information with the audio guide. About an hour round trip inside. You have to book your time to go in, so take a ticket as early bird and go to the trip when wanted.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 6, 2024
- Jeanne HSingapore, Singapore227 contributionsWorth visiting with the audio guideThe visit includes a self-directed audio tour. It was pretty good in that for each room in the Town Hall, we could choose to read/hear about specific artefacts in the room. It also helped that some paintings were highlighted for us as they were not as clear in real life due to the dim lighting in the rooms. The tour took about 1 hour and 15 minutes.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 31, 2024
- spud0018Mississauga, Canada855 contributionsTake a Tour of the InteriorMake sure you pre-book a tour of the interior of this building. Beautiful decor of the time period with French influence verify evident. Most tours are with an audio guide. There are also panaromic tours on certain days.Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 5, 2024
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sm05060
4,471 contributions
Jul 2019
This old 15th Century Gothic Building is situated in Grand Place in Brussels. The architecture of the building is amazing, decorated with many statues all around it. The spire stands tall overlooking the square of Grand Place and during the time we were there it was extremely crowded with tourists. It is especially nice at night when everything is lit up. You can apparently take guided tours through the interior but we didn't do this. Just being outside and enjoying the square was enough for us.
Written February 2, 2020
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Gemma S
Preston, UK19 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We went on a guided tour, it lasted an hour and cost approx 15 euros each. Tour group is small, the guide was fantastic, lovely and welcoming. The tour was very interesting, a good blend of past and present information about Brussels and the building itself. If you like history this is the tour for you.
Written April 27, 2024
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,443 contributions
Nov 2022
The star attraction among the host of marvelous buildings surrounding the Grand Place. The Town Hall was built in the first half of the 15th century. It's unquestionably one of the most magnificent buildings in the world, constructed with elaborate detail, ornate statuary, and a graceful elegant 96-meter tall central tower. Hugely popular with photo-taking tourists; nearly impossible to get a photo without throngs of people photo-bombing your shots.
Written January 22, 2023
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SnowyShasta
Portland, OR2,349 contributions
Apr 2022
The Hotel de Ville is located right on the Grand Place in the heart of Brussels. We weren't able to tour inside, but the exterior is an impressive piece of architecture. The shiny golden statue of Michael (the patron saint of the city) on top of the tower, and you can see it from multiple places throughout the city. Definitely be sure to look for and admire this building when you're at the Grand Place.
Written June 20, 2022
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AgedMan
United Kingdom571 contributions
Sep 2022
Extremely disappointed.
The website is a nightmare to negotiate.
When you eventually get to the page it says booking is not required.
Turned up at the allotted time 2pm on Wednesday for the English tour to be told you have to pre-book and they only have 25 tickets available and all were sold out.
Complained that the website said booking not required, staff could not care less.
The website is a nightmare to negotiate.
When you eventually get to the page it says booking is not required.
Turned up at the allotted time 2pm on Wednesday for the English tour to be told you have to pre-book and they only have 25 tickets available and all were sold out.
Complained that the website said booking not required, staff could not care less.
Written September 24, 2022
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Ugo C
Reykjavik, Iceland758 contributions
Jun 2022
This is perhaps the most recognizable place in Brussels, and when you see it in person, you'll know why. It is amazing, huge and has so much to see. It is also surrounded by other beautiful and historic buildings and churches, and cafés, restaurants. You cannot miss it
Written June 28, 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,180 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
One of the grandest buildings on the Grand Place, you will want to linger and adore its architectural might. Take some photos, although that might be hard to do as there are so many tourists around. We were here on a weekend so were unable to get inside.
Written December 1, 2023
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China21,851 contributions
Jun 2023
This is probably the place to go to when tourists must choose a building at the Grand Place. Brussels' city hall is well in line with the city's grandeur and prominence. A truly impressive structure, it may need a guided tour for more information about the interior.
Written June 12, 2023
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Jeanne H
Singapore, Singapore227 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The visit includes a self-directed audio tour. It was pretty good in that for each room in the Town Hall, we could choose to read/hear about specific artefacts in the room. It also helped that some paintings were highlighted for us as they were not as clear in real life due to the dim lighting in the rooms. The tour took about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Written May 31, 2024
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Nomad42854219806
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
City mediocre room and very expensive!!!! Coke 20cl to 3,7€ a bottle of water 8,5€ 1 liter the toilets of shopping centers in downtown 1€ .
Very disappointed with this city where everything is expensive! Trash cans in plastic bags most are ripped apart by crows and foxes seen hunting etterbeek.
For us Belgium is really Award even public transport is expensive one euro a ticket more than in Bordeaux
I would not recommend this city worse than I have ever seen in all my Trips.
Very disappointed with this city where everything is expensive! Trash cans in plastic bags most are ripped apart by crows and foxes seen hunting etterbeek.
For us Belgium is really Award even public transport is expensive one euro a ticket more than in Bordeaux
I would not recommend this city worse than I have ever seen in all my Trips.
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Written August 23, 2024
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Are the guided tours compulsory or can you wander around on your own?
Written May 10, 2023
Ville de Bruxelles - Stad Brussel
Brussels, Belgium
Hello! The guided tours are indeed compulsory, it's not possible to wander around on your own.
Written May 23, 2023
We will be coming in on the train from London. How far of a walk is this?
Mid February.
Thanks for any help.
Written November 7, 2019
The walk from Bruxelles-Central to Town Hall (Hotel de Ville) is about 500 meters and should take you about 5 minutes, if you are not dragging a carry on suitcase. If you are dragging a carry on, then it may take you 8 to 10 minutes. In mid February with snow on the sidewalks, plan for 10 minutes.
Written November 9, 2019
When it’s open it’s for free....but it isn’t allways open for the public
Written February 18, 2019
We are due to visit while the flower carpet is on display. Please could you let me know if there is a lift/elevator up to the viewing area? Thank you.
Written July 10, 2018
understand public tour for city hall only available tue/wed and Sun? Can i know the Sun tour schedule and how earlier in advance shall i queue for the spots in the tour (noticed booking is not available). thanks.
Written March 14, 2018
Me gustaría saber si el Hôtel de Ville está abierto durante agosto y si tan sólo abre los miércoles y los domingos, como pone en la página web. En otros lugares también cita el lunes y el martes y estos dos días me parecen muy poco; del mismo modo agradecería que me dijeran cuánto dura aproximadamente la visita. Gracias.
Written June 16, 2015
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