Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to ibis Brussels off Grand Place

The drive into the city centre

The route from Brussels Zaventem Airport to ibis Brussels off Grand Place covers 15 km (9 miles) and usually takes about 24 minutes by road. This is an occasionally booked route, so your driver is booked specifically for your arrival rather than shared with other passengers. Traffic on the approach to central Brussels is heaviest on weekday mornings and late afternoons, so allow some extra time if you have a tight schedule, such as a meeting or a dinner reservation.

Which vehicle suits your group

Solo travellers, couples and small families fit a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. The 4-passenger version gives a little more room for luggage-heavy parties. Larger groups can choose a private minibus, starting at 8 seats and going up in steps of eight to 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64 seats. Coach-sized groups such as tour parties, school trips or conference delegates can therefore arrive together in a single vehicle.

About the destination

ibis Brussels off Grand Place is a hotel in the historic centre of Brussels, close to the Grand Place. The surrounding streets are lively and often busy, with many restaurants, shops and sights within walking distance. Central streets can be narrow and crowded, so your driver will take the most practical approach for the drop-off.

Other well-known places to stay nearby

If you are comparing options in central Brussels, three long-established hotels are Hotel Amigo, Hotel Metropole and the Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place. All are in the city centre and are easy to reach by the same airport transfer.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The location is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can walk there straight away.

Public transport alternative

Train to Brussels-Central, then walk to the hotel, no change of public transport required, approx. 30–40 minutes total. Trains run from the station below the airport terminal to Brussels-Central, which is a short walk from the Grand Place area. With luggage, or late at night, a private transfer is simpler.