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Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium

5 days in Brussels

Grand squares, waffles, beer and easy day trips. Here's how to spend 5 days in Brussels: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Brussels trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 5 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.
2

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
3

Day 3

09:00
Black Tower (Brussels)~$5
The Black Tower is a medieval tower in central Brussels, Belgium. It is one of the best preserved remains of the first fortifications of Brussels, built at the start of the 13th ce
12:30
Manstein plan~$5
The Manstein plan was the war plan of the German armed forces for the Battle of France in 1940. The original invasion plan was an awkward compromise devised by General Franz Halder
16:00
Brussels massacre
The Brussels massacre was an antisemitic episode in Brussels in 1370 in connection with an alleged host desecration at the Brussels synagogue. In May 1370, a number of Jews, variou
4

Day 4

09:00
Le Cirio~$5
Le Cirio is a historic café in Brussels, established in 1886 and located on Rue de la Bourse/Beursstraat. The café features a highly decorated Belle Époque interior and a distincti
12:30
Arrondissement of Brussels-Capital~$5
The Arrondissement of Brussels-Capital is the only administrative arrondissement in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. Because it is the only administrative arrondissement in
16:00
Sainte-Catherine metro station~$5
Sainte-Catherine or Sint-Katelijne is a Brussels Metro station on lines 1 and 5. It is located under the Place Sainte-Catherine/Sint-Katelijneplein, between the Quai aux Briques/Ba
5

Day 5

09:00
Au Derby~$5
Au Derby, formerly known as Au Daringman and Ballon du Centre, is a café in Brussels, Belgium. It was operated under the name Au Daringman for nearly twenty-five years, during whic
12:30
Bourse - Grand-Place premetro station~$5
Bourse - Grand-Place or Beurs - Grote Markt is a premetro station in central Brussels, Belgium, located under the Boulevard Anspach/Anspachlaan, next to the Place de la Bourse/Beur
16:00
Bruxella 1238~$18
Bruxella 1238 is an archaeological site located beneath the Bourse Palace in Brussels, Belgium. The site presents the remains of a Recollect convent established in the early 13th c

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What 5 days in Brussels costs

What this trip costs

$1,305
Flights$45034%
Stay$27021%
Activities$13510%
Food$22517%
Local transport$907%
Shopping$605%
Buffer$756%
$261/day

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

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5 days in Brussels: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Brussels?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Brussels, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 5 days in Brussels cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $750 per person for 5 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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