Youssef and his soon-to-be wife Najat made our brief stay in Brussels a most memorable experience. Although they each had busy lives of their own, they were there to let us in when we arrived, and quickly made us feel right at home.

The room was large, the bed comfortable, and everything nice and clean. The living room is very comfortable and sunny. The location — an easy walk from Gare du Midi — was perfect for us due to day trips we had planned, as well as for our arrival and final departure. Shopping and dining abound on the two major streets within easy walking distance of the apartment. Although the street in front was moderately busy, traffic noise was never a problem.

We enjoyed lively discussions (with much laughter) with our hosts, and especially liked the homemade soup they shared with us.

I would most definitely recommend staying with Youssef and Najat if you are spending time in Brussels.