Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place, an IHG Hotel

The Drive from Zaventem into the Centre

The route from Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place covers 25 km (16 miles) and typically takes about 30 minutes. Most of the trip is on the motorway network into the city, followed by slower streets in the historic centre. Morning and late-afternoon rush hours can add noticeable time on the approach roads, so allow a buffer if you have a tight schedule, such as a train connection or a dinner reservation.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can head there directly from the baggage hall.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Couples, solo travellers and small families usually fit well in a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. The larger option gives more room for suitcases if everyone has checked baggage. Groups of five or more can book a private minibus with 8 seats, and larger parties can choose from 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. This suits school trips, wedding parties, conference delegates and tour groups arriving together. Booking one vehicle for the whole group keeps everyone on the same arrival schedule.

About Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place

This is an IHG hotel, and its name points to the Grand-Place area, the old heart of Brussels. Staying there puts you in a part of the city known for its historic squares, cafés and chocolate shops, and most of the central sights can be reached on foot. Streets in this district are often narrow and busy, and some are pedestrian-only. Your driver will use the closest practical drop-off point, and it is worth checking your booking confirmation for hotel details before you travel.

Other Well-Known Hotels in Central Brussels

If you are comparing places to stay in the city centre, two long-established names are Hotel Amigo, close to the Grand-Place, and Hotel Metropole, a grand historic hotel on Place de Brouckere. Both are in central Brussels and work with the same airport transfer route, so a pickup at Zaventem can be arranged to any of them.