Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Safestay Brussels Grand Place

The Drive into the Centre

The route from Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Safestay Brussels Grand Place covers 15 km (9 miles) and typically takes about 24 minutes. The way into the city follows the main roads towards the centre, so the journey is straightforward outside busy periods. Weekday mornings and late afternoons are the times when traffic around Brussels slows down, so it is sensible to add a buffer if you have a fixed appointment after arrival. The streets around the Grand Place are narrow and partly restricted, so the final stretch can take a little longer than the motorway part.

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 go straight there without searching the terminal.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Solo travellers, couples and small families fit comfortably in a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. For larger parties, a private minibus with 8 seats works well for a group of friends with luggage. Bigger groups such as school trips, tour parties or team travel can choose a minibus with 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats, so everyone arrives together. Hostels often receive groups, so one shared vehicle can be easier than several separate rides.

Staying Near the Grand Place

Safestay Brussels Grand Place is a hostel in the historic heart of Brussels, close to the Grand Place, a UNESCO-listed square. Many of the city's main sights, cafés and restaurants are within walking distance. If you want to compare other places to stay in central Brussels, well-established options include Hotel Amigo, which sits just off the Grand Place, and Hotel Métropole on Place de Brouckère. Both are long-standing addresses in the city centre.

Public Transport Option

Train to Brussels-Central, then walk to Safestay Brussels Grand Place, no change required, approx. 35–45 minutes total. Trains run from the station beneath the airport, and Brussels-Central is a short walk from the Grand Place area. With luggage and cobbled streets, a private transfer is simpler, especially after a long journey.