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Faculty Hotel: The Hotel Brussels

Situated between high-end fashion labels and small boutiques lies The Hotel. Towering above Avenue Louise in Brussel’s fashion district, we’re not just any hotel in Brussels. We’re The Hotel. No wonder we have an eye for style.

Brussels is not what you think it is. There’s so much more to discover beyond the well-known tourist attractions. Whether you’re a regular visitor or it’s your first time in the city, there are plenty of hidden gems and secrets to uncover.

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By Plane

When arriving in Brussels Airport (BRU) the most convenient way to get to the centre of Brussels is by train. There is a train station at the lowest level of the airport with frequent trains departing in the direction of Brussels. Note that these trains may have various final destinations beyond Brussels: some possiblities are Antwerp; Bergen; Brugge; De Panne; Doornik; Kortrijk; Oostende. Be careful not to take a train in a direction away from Brussels.

You should buy a ticket in the train station prior to boarding the train. Tickets can be purchased at the ticketing machines or service desk at the station and cost approx 8 EUR.

Trains in the direction of Brussels always stop in the three Brussels stations North, Central and South (Zuid/Midi), in this order. The Central station is the closest to the conference venue and many hotels and is the one where you typically want to get off the train. The trip from the airport to the Central Station typically lasts approx 17 minutes.

Of course, you can also reach the city centre by taxi at a cost of approx 45 EUR.

By Train

Those arriving in Brussels by international train (such as ICE, Thalys, Eurostar) will typically arrive in North or South station. Upon arriving we recommend that you either connect by train to the Central station. or take the metro (lines 2 or 6, see "Public Transport" below). Trains from North to Central or from South to Central are very frequent (note again that they will typically have a final destination beyond Brussels).

The distances between Central Station and the hotels and the conference locations are all walking distances.

The Eurostar train links London and Brussels in 1h51 minutes. Trains depart/arrive at the Brussels South Station (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid) and depart/arrive at the London St. Pancras International Terminal. Up to 9 daily departures. It also stops at Ashford/England. For the Eurostar train, you need to reserve your seat in advance.

The Thalys train links Paris and Brussels in 85 minutes. There are 25 Thalys trains departing daily in each direction between Paris and Brussels. Thalys roundtrip fares start at $96 (2nd class). Trains depart/arrive at the Brussels South Station (Bruxelles Midi/Brussel Zuid) and depart/arrive at the Paris North Station (Paris Nord) or at the Charles De Gaulle Airport. It also links Brussels to Koln and Amsterdam in 2h30 minutes

Visa

Participants coming from countries needing a visum can get a formal invitation letter by simple request. To receive this invitation letter please contact our office.

You will have to enclose in your e-mail the following personal information:

Last name
First name
Home address
Place of birth
Date of birth
Identity card number
Passport number

Do I need a visum for Belgium ?

To help you find out if you need a visum or not, the Belgian Federal Government has a special website where you can check all the requirements for your particular country.Portal site of the Belgian Government The Belgian federal government, department of foreign affaires has a special website where all visitors to Belgium can find the necessary information on visum and other regulations to enter the country. You can find all this information at the following URL:

http://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/services/travel_to_belgium/

http://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/services/travel_to_belgium/visa_for_belgium/

From Brussels International Airport

TAXI

Use taxis with a taximeter. You can find them in front of the arrival’s hall. Stay safe and only use licensed taxis, they are recognizable by their blue and yellow logo.

You can also schedule a private transfer via Direct Way Opens in a new tab..They provide cars, mini vans, coaches, and shuttles. You can also schedule tours with them.

CAR

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TRAIN

Go to the basement level -1 of the airport. There’s a train to Brussels Midi station every 15 minutes.

From there you can take Metro Line 2 or 6 (direction ELISABETH) Opens in a new tab.. Get off at the LOUIZA metro stop. From here it’s only a 300-meter walk to The Hotel.

BUS

You can use ‘The Airport Line’ by the public transport company STIB. It’s only a 30-minute ride. You can take 2 lines:

Line 12: Opens in a new tab.Take this shuttle to the ‘LUXEMBOURG’ bus stop. .
Hop over on bus 64 and get off the bus at ‘PORTE DE NAMUR’. We are a 400-meter walk from there.
Please note: only operated from Monday to Friday until 8.00 PM
Line 21 Opens in a new tab.: take this shuttle to the “LUXEMBOURG” bus stop.
Hop over on bus 64 and get off the bus at ’ PORTE DE NAMUR. We are a 400-meter walk from there.
Please note: only operated during the week after 8 PM, on Saturday Sunday and Holidays.

From Brussels South Airport (Charleroi)

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TAXI

You can find the taxis in front of the arrival’s hall.

You can also schedule a private transfer via Direct Way Opens in a new tab.. They provide cars, mini vans, coaches, and shuttles. You can also schedule tours with them.

TRAIN

You can buy a single, or same day return ticket to Brussels Midi station. Your ticket includes the TEC bus journey, which will bring you from the airport to Charleroi-South station. You can hop on the train to Brussels Midi Station with the same ticket. From there you can take Metro line 2 or 6 in direction ELISABETH. Get off at the LOUIZA metro stop. From here it’s only a 300-meter walk to The Hotel.

METRO

From Brussels Midi Station you can take Metro line 2 or 6 in direction ELISABETH. Get off at the LOUIZA metro stop. From here it’s only a 300-meter walk to The Hotel.

SHUTTLE

The Brussels City Shuttle is the easiest way to travel to Charleroi Airport from Brussels. The bus times are scheduled to fit in with the flight times and they start running at 3.30am. There is a bus every 30 minutes. To get the best price, you can buy your ticket online in advance.

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From Brussels International Airport

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From Brussels South Airport (Charleroi)

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