Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to 9Hotel Sablon, Brussels

The drive from Zaventem to the Sablon

The route from Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to 9Hotel Sablon covers about 15 km (10 miles) and normally takes around 23 minutes. The journey runs from the airport area into the centre of Brussels, ending in the historic Sablon district. Traffic on the approach roads into the city is heaviest on weekday mornings and late afternoons, so it is sensible to allow extra time if you have a fixed appointment or a tight schedule. Roadworks and events in the centre can also slow the last stretch, which is another reason to build in a little margin.

This route is booked less often than some of our other transfers, but it is available on request in exactly the same way as any other.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the simplest option. We offer one for up to 3 passengers and one for up to 4 passengers, so check your luggage as well as your headcount before choosing. Larger parties are better off in a minibus. Our private minibuses come with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats, which makes the route workable for business delegations, wedding guests, school trips and conference groups. Pick the size that leaves room for suitcases, not just for people.

About 9Hotel Sablon and where to stay nearby

9Hotel Sablon sits in the Sablon quarter, an area of central Brussels known for its antique dealers, chocolate shops and the Place du Grand Sablon. From here, the Grand Place, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts and the Palace of Justice are all within reach of the centre, mostly on foot or a short ride away.

If you are comparing accommodation in central Brussels, other long-established hotels include:

• Hotel Amigo, close to the Grand Place
• Hotel Métropole, a historic hotel on Place de Brouckère
• Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, in the old town centre

Meeting Point

Your driver waits for you at Java Coffee House, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can meet up without searching the terminal.