Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Novotel Brussels City Centre

The Drive from CRL to Brussels

The route covers 65 km (41 miles) and typically takes around 54 minutes. Most of the journey is on the motorway north towards the capital, and the final stretch runs through city streets. Morning and late-afternoon rush hours can slow the approach into central Brussels, so allow some extra time if you have a fixed appointment or a connecting train afterwards.

Meeting Point

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

Choosing the Right Vehicle

For solo travellers, couples and small families, a private taxi is the natural choice, with options for up to 3 or up to 4 passengers. Groups that need more room can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Pick the vehicle by the number of people and the amount of luggage, and if you are unsure, choose the next size up for a more relaxed ride.

Novotel Brussels City Centre as a Destination

Novotel Brussels City Centre is a modern, international-chain hotel, popular with business travellers and tourists who want to stay close to the centre of the capital. From here, the main sights, restaurants and shopping streets are reachable by metro, tram or on foot. Brussels is a compact city, so you can reach most of its highlights quickly after check-in.

Other Well-Known Places to Stay in Central Brussels

If you are comparing options in the city centre, a few established names stand out:

• Hotel Metropole, a historic grand hotel on Place de Brouckère that has welcomed guests since the 19th century.
• Hotel Amigo, a well-known hotel in the heart of the old town, close to the Grand Place.
• Hilton Brussels Grand Place, a large hotel in the historic centre, within walking distance of the main square.

Whichever you choose, give your driver the exact address of your hotel when booking so the drop-off goes smoothly.