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

The drive from Brussels Zaventem to the city centre

The transfer covers 15 km (9 miles) and typically takes about 23 minutes. Most of the way is on the motorway towards Brussels, followed by a slower stretch through the busy centre as you approach Grand Place. During weekday morning and late-afternoon rush hours, traffic into the city can build up, so it is sensible to allow some extra time if you have a tight schedule. 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 holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage, so you can meet your driver without searching around the terminal.

Choosing the right vehicle

For couples, solo travellers and small families, a private taxi is the simplest choice, with options for up to 3 or up to 4 passengers. If you travel with more people or bring a lot of luggage, private minibuses start at 8 seats and go up to 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 and 64 seats. That range suits business delegations, tour groups, wedding parties and school trips heading to the same hotel. Pick a vehicle by the full size of your group, and choose the next size up if you have bulky bags.

Novotel Brussels off Grand Place and other hotels nearby

Novotel Brussels off Grand Place sits in the historic heart of the city, a short walk from Grand Place itself. Guests can reach many of the main sights, restaurants and shopping streets on foot, which makes it a practical base for a city break or a short business trip. Because the surrounding streets are old and often busy, your driver will use the most convenient approach to the hotel entrance.

If you are comparing places to stay in the same part of Brussels, several long-established hotels are also well known:

• Hotel Amigo, a luxury hotel close to Grand Place
• Hotel Metropole, a historic hotel on Place de Brouckère
• Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place, in the centre near the main square

All of these are reached by the same route from the airport, so a private transfer works for any of them.