Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to B&B A Cote du Cinquantenaire, Brussels

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.

The Drive to the Cinquantenaire Area

The route from Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to B&B A Cote du Cinquantenaire covers 13 km (8 miles) and usually takes around 16 minutes. Most of the way follows the motorway towards the city, then the road leads into the eastern side of Brussels, where the European Quarter and the Cinquantenaire park are located.

The journey is short, but Brussels traffic is the main variable. The morning rush hour towards the city and the late afternoon rush hour in both directions can add noticeable time, as can roadworks and events in the European Quarter. If you have an early meeting or a tight onward plan, it is sensible to allow a little extra margin.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Couples, solo travellers and small families fit well into a private taxi for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. The four-passenger option gives a bit more room when you are travelling with several suitcases.

For larger parties there are private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. These suit friends travelling together, school groups, conference delegations and wedding guests, and everyone arrives at the same door at the same time. Because this route is booked less often than some others, it is worth reserving ahead so the right vehicle is arranged for your group size.

About B&B A Cote du Cinquantenaire

As the name suggests, this bed and breakfast sits near the Parc du Cinquantenaire, one of the best-known green spaces in Brussels. The park is famous for its large triumphal arch and for the museums around it, including the Art & History Museum, Autoworld and the Royal Military Museum. The surrounding area is residential, with the institutions of the European Quarter close by and the city centre within reach by metro or tram.

Small guesthouses in this kind of neighbourhood often have narrow streets and limited space for large vehicles. Before you travel, check the arrival instructions from your host, such as the exact entrance and any check-in time, so that you can tell your driver precisely where to stop.

• Keep the full address and your host's contact details at hand.
• Let the host know your approximate arrival time.
• Plan some extra minutes if you arrive at peak traffic hours.