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Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium

2 days in Brussels

Grand squares, waffles, beer and easy day trips. Here's how to spend 2 days in Brussels: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Brussels trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 2 days Brussels itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Church of St. Catherine, Brussels
The Church of St. Catherine is a Catholic parish church in Brussels, Belgium. It is dedicated to Saint Catherine.
12:30
Place de la Bourse, Brussels
The Place de la Bourse or Beursplein, meaning "Stock Exchange Square", is a major square in central Brussels, Belgium. It was created following the covering of the river Senne (186
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Place Sainte-Catherine
The Place Sainte-Catherine or Sint-Katelijneplein is a square in the Quays or Sainte-Catherine/Sint-Katelijne Quarter of Brussels, Belgium. The Church of St. Catherine, of which it
12:30
Saint-Géry Island
Saint-Géry Island or Sint-Goriks Island was the largest island in the river Senne in Brussels, Belgium. It was named after Saint Gaugericus of Cambrai, who according to legend, bui
16:00
Place de Brouckère
The Place de Brouckère or De Brouckèreplein is a major square in central Brussels, Belgium. It was created following the covering of the river Senne (1867–1871), replacing the Temp

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What 2 days in Brussels costs

What this trip costs

$752
Flights$45060%
Stay$689%
Activities$547%
Food$9012%
Local transport$365%
Shopping$243%
Buffer$304%
$376/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Brussels: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Brussels?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Brussels without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Brussels?+

Start with Church of St. Catherine, Brussels, Place de la Bourse, Brussels and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Brussels cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $300 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Brussels?+

The best months to visit Brussels are June, July, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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