Marcelo’s flat has a super location: close to Gare Centraal, Grand Place, restaurants, bars, Royal Galleries Saint-Hubert, supermarkets, and close to Brussels City Tours, if you want to book a tour to Brugge, Ghent/Brugge or Amsterdam (I recommend booking the tour to both Ghent/Brugge, I think Ghent is a hidden gem).
The flat is on the ground floor in a very safe building, with double-gate and double-door access, and the neighborhood seems to be safe. The flat itself has been remodeled not long ago, so the deco is very contemporary and attractive. It’s a small flat, but it’s large enough to sleep comfortably 4 adults. Despite the fact the flat is “close to the action”, it’s quiet 24/7; perhaps the only noise comes from other neighbors in the building when going out in the morning.
Marcelo took the time to check us in personally, gave us useful tips, and even provided us with a brand new city map. Check-out was very easy and comfortable. Marcelo is a very kind host; we never had the need to contact him during our stay (everything in the flat was OK), we only contacted him for check-out, and Marcelo responded promptly.
If ever again in Brussels as a tourist, I would book this flat again. Thanks, Marcelo.