Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Hostel Van Gogh, Brussels

The drive from Zaventem to Hostel Van Gogh

The route covers 15 km (9 miles) and usually takes about 22 minutes. That is a short hop by airport standards, so you can be checked in soon after landing. Brussels traffic is heavy on weekday mornings and in the late afternoon, so allow some extra time if you travel then, or if you have a tight onward plan. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other.

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, so you can go straight there and meet your driver without wandering around the terminal.

Choosing the right vehicle

Solo travellers, couples and small families are usually best served by a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Hostels often host groups, so larger parties are common on this kind of trip. For them we offer private minibuses with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Pick the size by headcount, and remember that backpacks and suitcases take space too. If your group is close to a seat limit, choose the next size up for a more comfortable ride.

• 1-4 passengers: private taxi
• 5-8 passengers: private minibus with 8 seats
• 9 or more passengers: minibus with 16 to 64 seats, depending on group size

Staying in Brussels

Hostel Van Gogh is a hostel-style stay in Brussels, a city that suits travellers who want to explore the historic centre, museums and cafés on foot or with local transport. If you want to compare other options in the city, some long-established hotels include:

• Hotel Amigo, a well-known hotel close to the Grand-Place
• Hotel Metropole, a historic hotel on Place de Brouckère dating back to the 19th century
• Le Plaza Brussels, a classic hotel near the city centre, opened in the 1930s

Whichever place you choose, have the address ready for your driver, and the short ride from the airport will take care of the rest.