Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Urban Centre City Hostel, Brussels

The Drive from Zaventem to Central Brussels

The route covers 16 km (10 miles) between Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) and Urban Centre City Hostel in Brussels. In normal traffic the journey takes around 29 minutes. Roads between the airport and the city can slow down on weekday mornings and late afternoons, so it is sensible to allow some extra time if you have a connection to make or a fixed check-in slot. Urban Centre City Hostel is a budget-oriented place to stay in the Belgian capital, which suits travellers who want to be in the city rather than near the airport. Hostels like this one are usually used for short city stays, so a direct ride saves you from dragging luggage through several public transport changes after a flight.

Choosing the Right Vehicle

Group size decides what fits best. Solo travellers, couples and small families can pick a private taxi, available for either 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Larger parties, such as school trips, sports teams or friends arriving together, can book a private minibus. The minibus range starts at 8 seats and continues in steps of eight (16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and 56) up to 64 seats. If you are travelling with bulky luggage, it is worth choosing the next size up so everyone has room for bags.

• 1-4 passengers: private taxi
• 5-8 passengers: minibus with 8 seats
• 9 or more passengers: minibus with 16 to 64 seats

This route is booked less often than some others, but it is available on request just like any other transfer.

Meeting Point

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

Where to Stay in Brussels

If you are comparing options beyond the hostel, Brussels has several long-established hotels. Hotel Metropole is a historic grand hotel on Place de Brouckère, known for its late nineteenth-century architecture. Hotel Amigo sits right beside the Grand-Place and is one of the city's best-known central addresses. Radisson Blu Royal Hotel is another familiar name near the historic centre. All of them are easy to reach by the same private transfer from the airport.