Lonely Planet is a great option for a stay in Brussels. Located a short five minute walk from the metro for easy access to main lines that will take you to city center sights ; Grand-Place, the Church of Our Lady and the Royal Palace are all just 4 stops away on the subway (about 15 minutes) or half hour by foot. However, the area the listing is in itself has plenty to offer. We found ourselves sampling the local bars and restaurants just steps away from our front door. The Parliament building is closeby, as well as a few different squares such as Marie-Louise and Ambiorix. We happened to catch a local Friday market, Ardense Jagerspleinmarkt, during our stay which was also lovely. Just have a walk around and you’re bound to find something to do!
The apartment itself is spacious and welcoming. Plenty of room in the kitchen to cook if you’d like (we did), 1.5 bath, and ample room in living areas and bedroom. Lot of natural light and the small terrace is fun to watch the street below.
Our host was extra gracious in allowing us to store our luggage at the spa on the ground floor both before check-in and after check-out as we arranged transportation to our next city. As is the case for many buildings in Belgium/Europe, they are old and are not equipped with lifts/elevators, and often have steep stairs. This is obviously no fault of the host but something to keep in mind when deciding how much luggage you really need 😉
Great stay, I would be back again!