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Belgium on a Budget: 4 Night Brussels & Bruges City Break
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This guide covers everything we used and visited during our 4-night family trip to Brussels and Bruges, including flights, transfers, metro travel, our apartment hotel, a Bruges day trip and some of our favourite ...
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Spacious apartment-style room ā
Kitchen facilities for breakfast and snacks ā
Supermarket nearby ā
Walking distance to Schuman Metro ā
Easy access to Brussels city centre ā
Great value compared to a traditional hotel
Perfect if you'r...
Hotel B-Aparthotel Ambiorix in Brussels
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We found our flights using Skyscanner and flew with Ryanair.
We paid Ā£356 return for 2 adults, 1 child and 1 toddler.
The flight was short, affordable and made Belgium an easy option for a budget-friendly family city break.
Please note: This recommen...
Skyscanner for flights
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We used Connecto for our airport transfers in Brussels and found the service reliable and straightforward.
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Airport pickup and drop-off
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Easy when travelling with children and luggage
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No need to figure out trains or buses after landing
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Door-to-...
Airport & City Transfers | Reliable Taxi & Shuttle Service ā Connecto
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Our nearest metro station was Schuman, which made getting around Brussels incredibly easy. Most places we visited were just one metro ride away.
STIB - MIVB
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One of our favourite paid attractions in Brussels.
Great if you enjoy: šØ Street art šø Photo opportunities š Social commentary
We spent much longer in here than expected and it was one of the highlights of the trip.
Brussels: The World of Banksy Museum Permanent Exhibition
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Perfect for seeing places like Grand Place, Mont des Arts and the historic city centre while picking up local tips and stories along the way.
Brussels: Guided Walking Tour
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We used the Belgian train network for a day trip from Brussels to Bruges and found it incredibly easy.
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Around 1 hour from Brussels Central to Bruges
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Frequent departures
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Easy ticket machines
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Family-friendly
Buy your train tickets to Bruges online
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A handy app to have when travelling, especially if you're staying in an apartment rather than a hotel.
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Order food straight to your accommodation ā
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Useful when travelling with children ā
Access to local restaurants without ...
Deliveroo - Food, Groceries, Pharmacy, Gifts & More. Delivered.
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One of the best ways to save money on a short city break.
We travelled with cabin luggage only, which helped keep flight costs down and meant we could head straight out exploring when we arrived.
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Avoid checked baggage fees ā
Easier airport experien...
Ryanair Cabin Bag 40x20x25 Foldable Duffel
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One of those things you don't think about until you arrive. Essential for charging phones, power banks and cameras abroad
TESSAN UK to EU Plug Adapter with 3 USB
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Between Google Maps, videos, photos and train tickets, our phones took a hammering.
iWALK 5500mAh Portable Charger 22.5W USB-C
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Small enough to keep in your bag all day.
Travel Mini Umbrella Small Compact UV Sun