Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Hotel NH Brussels Grand Place Arenberg

The drive from CRL to central Brussels

The transfer covers 66 km (41 miles) and typically takes about 55 minutes. The route runs north from Charleroi towards the Brussels ring and then into the centre. Morning and late-afternoon rush hours, roadworks and bad weather can slow the last stretch into the city, so it is sensible to allow extra time if you have a fixed commitment after arrival. The streets around the Grand Place are busy and partly restricted, so the driver will use the closest practical access point to the hotel.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Starbucks with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage.

Choosing the right vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and families, a private taxi is the natural choice, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. For groups, private minibuses are available with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Pick the size that matches your passenger count and luggage, and book the next size up if you carry a lot of bags.

Hotel NH Brussels Grand Place Arenberg and the area

The hotel sits in the historic centre of Brussels, within walking distance of the Grand Place, Central Station and the main shopping streets. That makes it a convenient base for a short city break or a business trip. Other long-established hotels in the same part of the city include the Hotel Amigo, just beside the Grand Place, and the Hotel Metropole on Place de Brouckère, a classic Belgian grand hotel dating back to the 19th century.

Public transport alternative

Bus to Brussels-South station, then train to Brussels-Central, 1 change required, approx. 75–90 minutes total. From Brussels-Central the hotel is a short walk away. A private transfer avoids the change with luggage and takes you to the hotel area directly.