The chance to enjoy an internationally known trade fair show is available at the Brussels Expo centre with hotels and accommodation available across the city.
From cheap properties to the best in high quality 5 star hotels in Brussels there are options available for people from across the globe to enjoy in Belgium when attending a trade fair at the Expo exhibit centre, which is located on Place de Belgique nearby the famous Atomium.
Some of the largest trade fairs in the world are held in Brussels as the city plays an important role in the business world because the city is the administrative home of the European Union and the European Parliament. Check out the very best hotels near Expo in Brussels Belgium.
Distance to Expo Centre: 17 minutes drive (34 min public transport)
Deluxe Hotel, Walking Distance Grand Place
Distance to Expo Centre: 6 minutes by car/taxi
Apartments & Studios, Kitchen
Distance to Expo Centre: 4 minutes drive
Good Value, Parking, Walking Distance from Atomium
Distance to Expo Centre: 8 minutes walk to entrance
Walking Distance, Affordable, Closest Hotel
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1000, Brussels, Boulevard du Roi Albert II 44
The President Brussels Hotel offers accommodation with free... read more
EUR 229
1853, Brussels, Luitberg 1
Value Stay Brussels Expo offers 49 rooms and... read more
EUR 81
1853, Brussels, Romeinsesteenweg 572
ibis Brussels Expo Atomium is located directly opposite... read more
EUR 106
1020, Brussels, Avenue Houba de Strooper 600
Hotel Expo offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi... read more
EUR 139
1081, Brussels, Avenue Emile Bossaert N°5
Situated halfway between the North Station and the... read more
EUR 145
1090, Brussels, Chaussée De Dieleghem 114-11
Hotel Eurocap provides accommodation with free WiFi within... read more
EUR 105
1030, Brussels, Rue Royale Ste Marie 27-29
Albert offers budget comfort rooms with flat-screen cable... read more
EUR 123
1850, Grimbergen, Wolvertemsesteenweg 92
This hotel is situated 100 metres away from... read more
EUR 115
1780, Wemmel, Avenue de Limburg Stirum 213
Hotel La Roseraie benefits from a convenient location... read more
EUR 155
1850, Grimbergen, Kerkeblokstraat 5
Located in Grimbergen, Hotel Abbey is set in... read more
EUR 135
1860, Meise, Humbeekstraat 29 A
Set in Meise, 6.5 km from Brussels Expo,... read more
EUR 99
1030, Brussels, Paleizenstraat 90
Featuring free WiFi throughout the entire property, The... read more
EUR 133
1000, Brussels, 32 Boulevard d Anvers
Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Yadoya Hotel... read more
EUR 152
1030, Brussels, 75 Rue des Palais
Akdeniz palais is located in the Schaarbeek /... read more
EUR 129
1860, Meise, 3 Amelgemstraat
Featuring garden views, B&B Amelhof in Meise features... read more
EUR 121
, Brussels, Avenue Charles-Quint
Located in Brussels, 5.3 km from Place Sainte-Catherine,... read more
EUR 160
1030, Brussels, 188 Rue de Brabant
Featuring city views, Duplex situé a 2min de... read more
EUR 144
The area of Brussels, Belgium the centre is located in provides a great option for enjoying much more than just the trade fair for an exhibition; many other options are open for enjoying the capital of Belgium from cheap days out to the top options in cuisine in what is often seen as the capital of Europe.
Accommodation options are found throughout the city, which allows every visitor to the Brussels Expo Centre to explore more of the city than simply the exhibition area. Every visitor to the city can explore the local culture that dates back centuries, and includes the chance to explore the more than 80 museums and classical music options located in beautiful ancient buildings.
A number of sporting options are also available for those staying in hotels close to the trade fair exhibition makes Brussels a perfect place to enjoy any show at the Brussels Expo.
There are many exciting options to explore in the capital of Belgium, which include the chance to explore the local beer and wine culture from the best in cheap hotels and accommodation.
The many different forms of accommodation located close to the trade fair centre means every business traveller can enjoy as much of the city as possible. Bed and breakfast options are available, alongside the best in hotels, and hostels that are available in every area of this historic city.
The chance to enjoy the exhibition area is of great importance for those who are looking to do business on a global scale from any area of Europe or the capitals oft he world. The best hotels and accommodation options can be found close to the centre, which is located close to the heart of the city where many of the top restaurants and attractions can be found for all to enjoy.
Brussels Expo Exhibition Centre is the biggest exhibition centre in Belgium. Every year, BRUSSELS EXPO hosts more than 60 exhibitions and 90 events.
Major events at Brussels Expo include the annual Food Fair, Megavino international wine fair, Cocoon, Zenith, the Brussels dog show, the Brussels Motor Show, Vakantiesalon (Travel Fair), Batibouw (International Building, Renovation and Decoration Trade Fair), Made in Asia, European Seafood Expo, the Business and meeting solutions event, Art Brussels antiques fair, and much more.
Many hotels and accommodation options are found in the heart of the city where the best in cuisine and the arts are found. Every visitor will be seeking to enjoy a little of the local culture when they embark upon a trip to the Expo centre, which should always include sampling the local waffle delicacy that is known around the world.
More than 1,800 restaurants and cafe’s are located in the city and around the Grand Place to allow everything from a cheap waffle to an expensive meal of famous Brussels mussels.
Brussels Expo
Facilities
Congress and exhibition facilities consists out of an auditorium of 1.860 seats, equipped with 6 translation booths. An auditorium of 400 seats, equipped with 6 translation booths, 13 conference rooms with capacities from 50 to 180 persons in theatre style Exhibition facilities. A total of 115.000 m2 exhibition space in 12 Halls with capacities from 2.980 to 13.040 m2. Catering areas for trade fairs and events.
Five halls at Brussels Expo date back to the 1935 World Expo. The other halls were constructed between 1958, the year of the second World Exhibition, and 1998.
Location of Brussels Expo: the Brussels expo centre is located north-west of the city centre at the Heysel, close to the Atomium and the King Baudouin football stadium.
Nearest Metro Station : the closest metro stop is Heysel metro station.
Nearest train station : The main train station for Brussels city centre is Brussels Central railway station. The city is served by Eurostar and Thalys trains, departing and arriving in Brussels South or Midi train station. From Brussels Midi you can travel by train to Amsterdam Main Station, Paris Gare du Nord, Bruges Railway Station, Antwerp Central Station, Koln Hauptbahnhof, etc..
Nearest Airport : Brussels Expo center is served by Brussels International Airport (Zaventem), situated around 20 minutes by car from the exhibition site.
Brussels can also be reached from Brussels South airport, located near the city of Charleroi, 46km or 29 miles from Brussels. This airport is mainly served by low cost carriers such as Ryanair (from Dublin, Edinburgh, Manchester, Rome Ciampino) and Wizz Air.
Overview of the halls
Hall 1 — 10.590 m2, Hall 2 — 4.500 m2, Hall 3 — 10.970 m2, Hall 4 — 10.230 m2, Hall 5 — 13.040 m2, Hall 6 — 10.270 m2, Hall 7 — 11.380 m2, Hall 8 — 7.840 m2, Hall 9 — 7.840 m2, Hall 10 — 4.330 m2, Hall 11 — 10.935 m2, Patio — 2.370 m2, Astrid Hall — 2.887 m2
Overview of the Auditoriums and meeting rooms
Administration building
Hall 3 — Room 301 : 140, Room 304 : 140, Room 321 : 140, Room 324 : 140
Hall 7 — Auditorium 500 : 400
Hall 10 — Ambassador Room : 180, Auditorium 2000 : 1.860
Hall 11 — Room 1101 : 60, Room 1102 : 50, Room 1121 : 180, Room 1122 : 160, Room 1123 : 160, Room 1124 : 60, Room 1125 : 50
By Train and Metro
From Brussels Midi Train Station — Brussels is easily reached by Eurostar from London and by Thalys and TGV from Paris, Amsterdam and Cologne hbf. Trains stop in Gare du Midi or South railway station. From Midi station you can take the direct metro line 6 direction Roi Baudouin, and get off at Heysel. This will take about 15 minutes.
From Brussels Central Station — If you are coming from central Amsterdam or Luxembourg city, you can reach BRUSSELS EXPO by getting off at Brussels Central Station. Then take metro line 5, bound for Erasme. At Beekkant, take line 6 direction Roi Baudouin and get off at Heysel metro stop. This will take about 20 minutes.
You can also take line 1 at Brussels Central Station in the direction of Gare de L’Ouest (West). At Beekkant, take line 6, direction Roi Baudouin and get off at Heysel. This will take about 20 minutes.
Metro Station — Brussels Expo is served by Heysel or Heizel Metro Station
By Plane
BRU Brussels Airport — Brussels Expo is served by Brussels International Airport in Zaventem, located 20 minutes away by car. From the airport you can take a taxi to BRUSSELS EXPO, or take a train into the centre of the city.
Airport Express — The Airport City Express runs four times an hour (between 6 a.m. and midnight). It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre. From there, you can take the tram, taxi, or metro to get to your hotel or Brussels Expo.
By Car
Coming from a Ghent or Gent hotel (E40) or Mons / Charleroi (E19) — Follow the Ring R0, bound for Zaventem – Namur. Take exit 7A on the ring road and follow the “Expo” signs.
Coming from Antwerp or Antwerpen hotels (E19), Namur (E411) or Liège (E40) — Take the Ring R0, bound for Ghent-Ostend (E40). Take exit 7A on the ring road and follow the “Expo” signs.
Coming from Antwerp – Boom (A12) — Follow the Ring R0, bound for Zaventem – Namur. Take exit 7A on the ring road and follow the “Expo” signs.
Parking — Car park C holds 10,000 parking spaces. Other car parks are Car Park A, B, E (Esplanade), E (Telexpo), M, T, and S.
Address — Brussels Expo, Belgieplein 1 or Place de Belgique, B-1020 Bruxelles (Laeken) / Brussel (Laeken), Belgium
Relevant information — www.brussels-expo.com
