International network
for contemporary
performing arts

Réseau international
pour les arts du spectacle
contemporains

Rete internazionale
per le arti performative
contemporanee

コンテンポラリー
パフォーミングアーツ
国際ネットワーク

Internationales Netzwerk
für zeitgenössische
darstellende Künste

Международная сеть современного 
исполнительского 
искусства

Red internacional
para las artes escénicas
contemporáneas

Internationaal netwerk
voor hedendaagse
podiumkunsten

თანამედროვე საშემსრულებლო
ხელოვნების
საერთაშორისო ქსელი

Rede internacional
para as artes performativas
contemporâneas

الشبكة الدولية
لفنون الأداء
المعاصرة

Alþjóðlegt
tengslanet
í sviðslistum

Xarxa internacional
d'arts escèniques
contemporànies

Rhwydwaith rhyngwladol
ar gyfer celfyddydau
perfformio cyfoes

Rrjeti ndërkombëtar
për artet skenike
kontemporane

Διεθνές δίκτυο
για σύγχρονες
παραστατικές τέχνες

Međunarodna mreža 
za savremene 
scenske umjetnosti

Mezinárodní síť 
pro současné 
divadelní umění

International netværk
for kontemporær
scenekunst

Internasionale netwerk
vir kontemporêre
uitvoerende kunste

თანამედროვე საშემსრულებლო
ხელოვნების
საერთაშორისო ქსელი

Nemzetközi hálózat
a kortárs
előadóművészetért

國際當代表演藝術網絡

líonra idirnáisiúnta
na taibhealaíona
comhaimseartha

Starptautiskais tīkls
laikmetīgai
skatuves mākslai

Netwerk internazzjonali
għall-arti performattivi
kontemporanji

Międzynarodowa sieć
na rzecz współczesnych sztuk
performatywnych

Internationellt nätverk
för samtida
scenkonst

Međunarodna mreža
savremenih izvođačkih
umetnosti

Международна мрежа
за съвременни
сценични изкуства

Rrjet ndërkombëtar
për arte skenike
bashkëkohore

Міжнародная сетка
сучасных
перфарматыўных мастацтваў

Međunarodna mreža
za suvremene
izvedbene umjetnosti

国际当代表演艺术网络

Rahvusvaheline
kaasaegsete etenduskunstide
võrgustik

현대 공연 예술을 위한 국제 네트워크

Tarptautinis tinklas
šiuolaikinis
scenos menai

Интернационална мрежа
за современа
изведувачка уметност

شبکۀ بین المللی
برای هنرهای نمایشی معاصر

Rețeaua internațională
pentru artele spectacolului
contemporan

Medzinárodná sieť
pre súčasné
scénické umenie

Çağdaş
gösteri sanatları için
uluslararası iletişim ağı

CONTENT

On this page you will find all the relevant practical information to help you plan your trip to and stay in Brussels. 

As always, don’t forget to pack lightly but consider bringing your walking shoes and a good coat for the evening. Please bring your own water bottle and mug. 

Please also use the IETM forum to share your suggestions on how to minimise your footprint travelling to and at this Meeting.

You can click on the links below to jump to the desired section.

 

COVID-19 TRAVEL REGULATIONS

Before booking your travel, please check the travel regulations of your destination. Please make sure to also check here the list of countries whose citizens can get into Belgium without restrictions. Finally, please also check the regulations of the country where you are based, which might still limit the destinations to which you can travel.

Please be aware that local Covid-19 regulations may affect your journey as well as the meeting until the very last minute. For the latest information please feel free to check the official governmental information for Belgium here.

If you are travelling to Belgium for a duration of 48 hours or more, you will need to complete a Passenger Locator Form, within 48 hours before your arrival. 

If you need a PCR test to travel back, you can book an appointment here. A PCR test costs 41€.

If you need an antigenic test, we recommend Pharmacity Beurs (13:00 - 19:00) or Pharmacie Rouard (09:00 - 18:30). You can find a complete list of all pharmacies that perform antigenic tests here. The approximate cost of an antigenic test is 25-30€. 

 

ACCESSIBILITY
In the city

Although the city of Brussels has adopted a 'Disability, Inclusion and Universal Accessibility' action plan since 2018, Brussels is still moderately accessible and clear information about access at different locations is not easy to find. Other than the city centre itself not being easy to navigate for wheelchair users, a big number of restaurants and cafés are not step free, not all public transport is wheelchair adapted and sound signals are not available in all public transport lines.

Nevertheless, all metro stations now have Braille signage and most crossroads are equipped with sound signals.

For an overview of the accessible offer in Brussels, check out Handy.Brussels guide and access-i.be.

To know more about accessibility for the IETM Brussels Focus Meeting, please click: meeting venues, accommodation, restaurants

At the meeting

It is our aim to make IETM Brussels Focus as accessible as possible. However, it may not be possible to offer services at every location and, therefore, we recommend that you check the location of your interest. 

The accessibility of each venue will be uploaded upon confirmation of the full programme. 

All accessibility details which are provided online are collected based on the information received from the venues' staff and their websites. If you need more information, please get in touch with venues directly.

There will be a range of accessibility services available at the meeting.

As we have budget restrictions and are dependent on the local infrastructure, we cannot always guarantee that the conditions will be the same from one meeting to another. Nevertheless, for this meeting we are able to:

  • Offer a free registration to your support worker;
     
  • Send you a large print version of the programme;
     
  • Provide speech-to-text captions for all plenary sessions of the meeting programme – details of these services will be available online upon confirmation of the full programme;
     
  • Ensure that all the venues hosting the working programme and  most venues hosting artistic performances are wheelchair accessible.

If you have any questions about the accessibility at the IETM Brussels Focus 2022, please get in touch with us by writing to francisca.salgueiro@ietm.org.

 

LOCATION

Brussels is a very vibrant multicultural city at a somewhat human scale. It is home to a diverse number of communities and has at least 4 widely spoken and written languages: French, Flemish (a Dutch dialect), English and Arabic — so you never know which language the person in front of you will speak.

Please note that in Brussels, street names are written in French and Flemish. You should check twice whether you are on the right street or not by checking the name of the street in both languages.

Main meeting venues

LaVallée (Day time location)

Address: 39 Rue Adolphe Lavallée / Adolphe Lavalléestraat, 1080 Molenbeek

  • Metro line 2 or 6, Ribaucourt (get out at Yser for step free access)
     
  • Tram 51, Sainctelette (not step free)
     
  • Villo! stations

LaVallée is a 5000 m² workspace designed for creative freelancers located in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean. LaVallée offers artist studios, an exhibit hall, and foyer for events and much more.

Lavallée is a wheelchair accessible venue.

Beurskafee at Beursschouwburg (Late night meeting point)

Address: 20-28 Rue Auguste Orts / August Ortsstraat, 1000 Brussels

  • Metro Line 1 or 5, De Brouckère or Sint-Katelijne/Saint-Cathérine
     
  • Tram 3, 4 or 32 (evening), Beurs/Bourse 
     
  • Bus 29, 66, or 71, De Brouckère 
     
  • Bus 86, Beurs/Bourse

The Beursschouwburg is a multidisciplinary arts centre that provides a platform for young and innovative artists. Located in the heart of Brussels, it’s a mix of theatrical productions, performances, films, concerts, exhibitions, debates, lectures, and parties.

The Beurskafee /Beurcafé is located on the ground floor, you can access it directly from the street. A wheelchair adapted toilet is available.

Artistic programme venues

KVS_BOX

Address: Quai aux Pierres de Taille 7 Arduinkaai, 1000 Brussels

  • Metro Line 2 or 6 IJzer/Yser or Line 1 or 5, Sint-Katelijne/Sainte-Catherine
     
  • Tram Line 51 IJzer/Yser or Lines 3, 4, 25 or 55 Rogier 
     
  • Bus Line 58  IJzer/Yser, Line 46 Begijnhof/ Béguinage
     
  • Villo! Stations ( Station 30 - Laken/Laeken, Sation 29 - Baudoin/Boudewijn, Station 47 - Les Quais/Kaaien )

KVS BOX and KVS BOL are both accessible to wheelchair users. When booking your tickets, please state whether you have a normal or an electric wheelchair, and whether you wish to remain in your wheelchair during the performance. 

All performances are subtitled and you can also request hearing loops upon booking your ticket.

Check here for more information about accessibility. If you have any other questions or if you need help, feel free to contact KVS at tickets@kvs.be

KVS_BOL

Address: Rue de Laeken 146 Lakensestraat, 1000 Brussels

  • Metro Line 2 or 6 IJzer/Yser or Line 1 or 5, Sint-Katelijne/Sainte-Catherine
     
  • Tram Line 51 IJzer/Yser or Lines 3, 4, 25 or 55 Rogier 
     
  • Bus Line 58  IJzer/Yser, Line 46 Begijnhof/ Béguinage
     
  • Villo! Stations ( Station 30 - Laken/Laeken, Sation 29 - Baudoin/Boudewijn, Station 47 - Les Quais/Kaaien )

KVS BOX and KVS BOL are both accessible to wheelchair users. When booking your tickets, please state whether you have a normal or an electric wheelchair, and whether you wish to remain in your wheelchair during the performance. 

All performances are subtitled and you can also request hearing loops upon booking your ticket.

Check here for more information about accessibility. If you have any other questions or if you need help, feel free to contact KVS at tickets@kvs.be

Ancienne Belgique

Address: Boulevard Anspachlaan 110, 1000 Brussels

  • Metro Line 1 or 5, De Brouckère
     
  • Tram 3, 4 or 32 (evening), Beurs/Bourse 
     
  • Bus 29, 66, or 71, De Brouckère 
     
  • Bus 86, Beurs/Bourse
     
  • Villo! Stations (Station 5 - Bourse / Beurs, Station 34 - Fontainas )

 

MAP

Click here for a map of all venues, restaurants and hotels.

 

TRANSPORT

Getting to Brussels

IETM is a strong advocate for rail travel, and we therefore encourage you to travel by land, if you are able to.

If you are a category 1 or 2 IETM member, don’t forget to apply for a travel grant, if you need one.

By train

Brussels is fairly well connected to other European cities by train. For a complete list of destinations, check out this page

Brussels has 3 three main stations : Zuidstation / Gare du Midi, Centraal Station / Gare Centrale and Noordstation / Gare du Nord.

Thalys and Eurostar trains only stop at Zuidstation / Gare du Midi. 

For information about accessibility on the Belgian railway and its international connection, check this page.

By coach

There are a number of good value bus services to/from Brussels and other European cities. From France and Germany, the coach is very often the most economical option.

The 2 bus terminals are Gare du Midi / Zuidstation and Gare Centrale / Centraal Station and Gare du Nord / Noordstation. You can book a coach trip from most domestic and international coach companies.

By sea

P&O operates ferry links between Hull and Northern Europe. Daily overnight trips sail to Zeebrugge in Belgium from Hull Ferry Terminal, taking passengers with cars as well as those on foot.

By car

If you choose to drive to Brussels, don’t forget to ask other participants if they want to share a ride by posting on our forum. Please note that Brussels can be a difficult city to park in.

By airplane
  • Brussels Airport (BRU)

Most airlines fly to Brussels international Airport (Also referred to as Brussels Zaventem by the locals).

From 05:30 to 23:50 CET, there are 6 trains per hour leaving from Gare du Midi / Zuidstation and Gare Centrale / Centraal Station and Gare du Nord / Noordstation. You can reach the city centre in 15 min.This is the easiest way to get to the centre of Brussels.

 A one-way ticket costs €9,10. You can buy it online on the SNCB/NMBS website or at the station.

  • Charleroi Airport (CRL)

Charleroi Airport or Brussels South, is mainly used by low-cost airlines.

You can reach Brussels from Charleroi airport using the Flibco shuttles. There is one departing every 30 minutes to and from Gare du Midi / Zuidstastion. The duration of the journey is 1 hour. We recommend that you take the shuttle at least 3 hours prior departure of the flight and that you buy your ticket in advance here.
A one-way ticket costs: €14.70.

Getting Around

Public transport

When walking is not possible, we strongly recommend that you use the public transport to move around in Brussels. You can check the network map on the STIB/MIVB website, or get a map at one of the metro ticket booths.

You will find detailed information on the accessibility of the public transport network of Brussels here. Check if the lift of your metro station is out of order here.

Cycling

In the centre of the city, bikes are often faster than cars. You can rent a bike with Villo!, a public bicycle rental programme, or Blue-bike. Find out more about biking in Brussels on this page.

Taxi
  • Taxis Verts

Website | Telephone : +32 (0)2 349 49 49

The basic rate is €2,40 plus €1,80 per km in the 19 communes of the Brussels region. Outside of the Brussels region, the basic rate is €4,40 plus €2,70 per km. From 22:00 – 06:00, the night rate applies, add €2 extra.

Please note that the waiting time for vehicles adapted for persons with reduced mobility varies between 15 to 30 minutes outside peak hours. Within rush hours, please add 30 minutes to the usual waiting time. You can read more about it here.

VAT and tip fees are included in the price displayed on the taximetre. There are no supplements for luggage, assistance dogs or airport transfers.

The issuing of a printed receipt is mandatory. The receipt should include the taxi number, the costs and other information that could be useful in the event of a lost item or complaint.

You can estimate the price and duration of your ride as well as download the Taxi verts app here.

  • Collecto

From 23:00 - 06:00, you can also use Collecto, the collective taxi service of Taxis verts. With Collecto you can arrange pick-up from any of the metro, trams and bus stops in the Brussels region and you can get dropped off at the address of your choice. The service costs €6.

We recommend that you download the Collect app here.

 

ACCOMMODATION

Hotels

Accommodation discounts for Focus participants

Through our official housing partner, the Brussels Booking Desk, we provide reduced hotel rates for the IETM Brussels Focus Meeting 2022.

Book through the simple-to-use IETM Brussels Focus reservation platform or with helpful and friendly booking agents by calling the Brussels Booking Desk: +32 478 68 65 00 (Monday to Friday, during office hours, CET). You can request a wheelchair adapted room or any other access preferences in the “Special requests box” via the booking platform.

You can see the different hotels on offer directly on the booking platform or further down this page. The rooms can be booked from 6 April to 9 April 2022. The Official Hotel IETM Focus Rates expire on Wednesday 23 March 2022, so make sure to book your hotel before that date.

Rates are in EUR, per night, per room, single occupancy (1 person), VAT (6%) and services included. Breakfast included, unless detailed differently (if excluded, the breakfast rate per person, per night, VAT (6%) and service is mentioned). City tax is excluded and charged as a supplement: 4,24 EUR per room, per night, VAT (6%) included.

Book your hotel with a discount

Please note: the Brussels Booking Desk is the only official housing company associated with IETM. While other hotel resellers may contact you to offer accommodation for your trip, they are not endorsed by, or affiliated with the event and entering into financial agreements with such companies can have costly consequences.
 

Ibis Brussels City Centre ***

2 Joseph Plateaustraat / Rue Joseph Plateau, 1000 Brussels

Book THIS hotel with a discount

Wed, 6/04
SGL Occ., breakfast included
95,00  €
Thu, 7/04
SGL Occ., breakfast included
95,00  €
Fri, 8/04
SGL Occ., breakfast included
85,00  €
Walking time from venue 16 min
Time to venue by public transport /
Cycling time from venue 5 min

Rates are in EUR, per night, per room, single occupancy (1 person), VAT (6%) and services included. Breakfast included, unless detailed differently (if excluded, the breakfast rate per person, per night, VAT (6%) and service is mentioned). City tax is excluded and charged as a supplement : 4,24 EUR per room, per night, VAT (6%) included.

Accessibility

Wheelchair adapted rooms are available upon request. You can find more details about the hotel’s accessibility here.

Transport

  • Metro Line 1 or 5, De Brouckère or Sint-Katelijne/Saint-Cathérine
  • Tram 3, 4 or 32 (evening), Beurs/Bourse 
  • Bus 29, 66, or 71, De Brouckère
  • Bus 86, Beurs/Bourse
     
Novotel Brussels City Centre ****

32 Zwarte Lievevrouw / Rue de la Vierge Noire, 1000 Brussels

Book THIS hotel with a discount

Wed, 6/04
SGL Occ., breakfast included
115,00  €
Thu, 7/04
SGL Occ., breakfast included
115,00  €
Fri, 8/04
SGL Occ., breakfast included
105,00  €
Walking time from venue 15 min
Time to venue by public transport /
Cycling time from venue 6 min

Rates are in EUR, per night, per room, single occupancy (1 person), VAT (6%) and services included. Breakfast included, unless detailed differently (if excluded, the breakfast rate per person, per night, VAT (6%) and service is mentioned).City tax is excluded and charged as a supplement : 4,24 EUR per room, per night, VAT (6%) included.

Accessibility

3 wheelchair adapted rooms are available upon request. You can find more details about the hotel’s accessibility here.

Transport

  • Metro Line 1 or 5, De Brouckère or Sint-Katelijne/Saint-Cathérine
  • Tram 3, 4 or 32 (evening), Beurs/Bourse
  • Bus 29, 66, or 71, De Brouckère
  • Bus 86, Beurs/Bourse

You can find more information on Novotel's website.
 

Citadines Ste Catherine ***

51 Brandhoutkaai / Quai du bois à brûler, 1000 Brussels

Book THIS hotel with a discount

Wed, 6/04
SGL Occ., breakfast included
100,00  €
Thu, 7/04
SGL Occ., breakfast included
100,00  €
Fri, 8/04
SGL Occ., breakfast included
100,00  €
Walking time from venue 13 min
Time to venue by public transport /
Cycling time from venue 4 min

Rates are in EUR, per night, per room, single occupancy (1 person), VAT (6%) and services included. Breakfast included, unless detailed differently (if excluded, the breakfast rate per person, per night, VAT (6%) and service is mentioned). City tax is excluded and charged as a supplement : 4,24 EUR per room, per night, VAT (6%) included.

Accessibility

5 wheelchair adapted rooms are available upon request. You can find more details about the hotel’s accessibility here.

Transport

  • Metro Line 1 or 5, De Brouckère or Sint-Katelijne/Saint-Cathérine
  • Tram 3, 4 or 32 (evening), Beurs/Bourse
  • Bus 29, 66, or 71, De Brouckère
  • Bus 86, Beurs/Bourse
     
Nhow Brussels Bloom ****

1250 Koningsstraat / Rue Royale, 1210 - St Josse-ten-Noode

Book THIS hotel with a discount

Wed, 6/04
SGL Occ., breakfast included
130,00  €
Thu, 7/04
SGL Occ., breakfast included
130,00  €
Fri, 8/04
SGL Occ., breakfast included
90,00  €
Walking time from venue 15 min
Time to venue by public transport /
Cycling time from venue 6 min

Rates are in EUR, per night, per room, single occupancy (1 person), VAT (6%) and services included. Breakfast included, unless detailed differently (if excluded, the breakfast rate per person, per night, VAT (6%) and service is mentioned). City tax is excluded and charged as a supplement : 4,24 EUR per room, per night, VAT (6%) included.

Wheelchair adapted rooms are available upon request. You can find more details about the hotel’s accessibility here.

You can also find more information on Brussels Bloom's website.
 

Motel One Brussels ***

120 Koningsstraat / Rue Royale, 1000 Brussels

Book THIS hotel with a discount

Wed, 6/04
SGL Occ.
89,00  €
+13,50 € extra breakfast
Thu, 7/04
SGL Occ.
89,00  €
+13,50 € extra breakfast
Fri, 8/04
SGL Occ.
69,00  €
+13,50 € extra breakfast
Walking time from venue 28 min
Cycling time from venue 8 min

Rates are in EUR, per night, per room, single occupancy (1 person), VAT (6%) and services included. Breakfast excluded, unless detailed differently (if excluded, the breakfast rate per person, per night, VAT (6%) and service is mentioned).
City tax is excluded and charged as a supplement : 4,24 EUR per room, per night, VAT (6%) included.

Wheelchair adapted rooms are available upon request. Get in touch with Motel one regarding accessibility by writing to or calling.

You can also find more information on Motel One's website.
 

Thon Hotel City Centre ***

17 Bolwerklaan / Avenue du Boulevard, 1210 - St Josse-ten-Noode

Book THIS hotel with a discount

Wed, 6/04
SGL Occ., breakfast included
130,00  €
Thu, 7/04
SGL Occ., breakfast included
130,00  €
Fri, 8/04
SGL Occ., breakfast included
90,00  €
Walking time from venue 15 min
Cycling time from venue 6 min

Rates are in EUR, per night, per room, single occupancy (1 person), VAT (6%) and services included. Breakfast included, unless detailed differently (if excluded, the breakfast rate per person, per night, VAT (6%) and service is mentioned).
City tax is excluded and charged as a supplement : 4,24 EUR per room, per night, VAT (6%) included.

Wheelchair adapted rooms are available upon request. You can find more details about the hotel’s accessibility here.

You can also find more information on Thon Hotel's website.
 

Share a room or host an IETM participant

Looking for someone to share a room with? Post your accommodation offer or find a bunkmate on our Forum.
 

RESTAURANTS

In general, eating out in Brussels can be fairly expensive and step-free restaurants are difficult to find. Here is a list of wheelchair accessible restaurants, cafés and bars around the meeting venues.

Other non-wheelchair recommendations are available on the IETM Focus locations map.

Breakfast, Lunch & coffee
 
LaVallée (Venue café and food truck)

39 Rue Adolphe Lavallée / Adolphe Lavalléestraat, 1080 Molenbeek

LaVallée has a cozy bar space where you can grab a coffee and have some quiet time during the day. There will also be a food truck at lunch time and if the weather is nice, participants can enjoy their food on the patio of the venue.

If you are afraid of lines, then you can quickly grab lunch at the following places.
 

Café Lulu Kanal (Café 5 min from LaVallée)

78 Quai des Charbonnages / Koolmijnenkaai, 1080 Molenbeek

Open: 08:00 - 18:00

Lulu is both a decoration shop and a café. You will find mainly fresh sandwiches and salads on their menu.

Café Lulu Kanal is wheelchair accessible.
 

Phare du Kanaal (Café 6 min from LaVallée)

40 Quai des Charbonnages / Koolmijnenkaai, 180 Molenbeek

Phare du Kanaal is a café, canteen and co-working space serving seasonal and local food.

Phare du Kanaal is step free but the toilets are not wheelchair accessible. It is best to just go there to buy your food and eat at Lavallée with other participants.
 

Färm (Organic shop and market 13 min from LaVallée)

43 Brandhoutkaai / Quai au Bois à Brûler, 1000 Brussels

Open: 09:00 - 19:00

Apart from being an organic, cooperative market, Färm also makes food to take away.  It is best to just go there to buy your food and eat at Lavallée with other participants.

The shop is wheelchair adapted.
 

Gare Maritime Food market (15 min from LaVallée)

7 Rue Picard / Picardstraat, 1000 Bruxelles

Open: 12:00 - 22:00 (21:30 from Sundays to Wednesdays)

Gare Maritime is a former industrial freight station reconverted into a carbon neutral building complex that includes offices, shops, a bar and a food hall.

The Food market opened in December 2021 and features stalls by different Belgian chefs.

The building is step free and has a wheelchair adapted toilet. To find more information about accessibility about Gare Maritime food market check here.
 

Chicago Café (15 min from LaVallée)

45 Rue de Flandre / Vlaamsesteenweg, 1000 Brussels

Open: 09:00 - 17:00

Chicago café offers a variety of freshly made dishes. It closes early so it’s best if you need to work or for daytime meetings.

The entrance is step-free and the café has a wheelchair toilet.
 

DeMarkten Café (15 min from LaVallée)

5 Rue du Vieux Marché aux Grains / De Oude Graanmarktstraat 5, 1000 Brussels

Open: 08:00 - 23:00

DeMarkten Café is right at the heart of Sint Katelijn. They serve breakfast food as well as vegetarian bowls and sandwiches. The café is adjacent to the DeMarkten Cultural centre and it has a big terrace as well as a wheelchair adapted toilet.

Breakfast hours are 08:00 - 11:30 Lunch is served between 11:30 - 15:00 and dinner goes from 17:00 - 21:30.

Dinner

Horia (€14-€29)

7 Rue Borgval / Borgwal, 1000 Bruxelles

Open: 18:00-22:30

Horia is an organic restaurant mixing Lebanese and Moroccan cuisines. The food is always seasonal, locally sourced and fairly priced for Brussels.

The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
 

Wolf Sharing Food Market (€12-€16)

50 Rue du Fossé aux Loups / Wolvengracht, 1000 Brussels

Open: 12:00-23:00

Another food Market that is less than 2 years old, the Wolf is a great place to eat well for cheap. The market was built in the building of a former bank and several emblematic restaurants in Brussels have opened a stall where they serve dishes for around 12€. It is not the coziest place and it can get a bit noisy so we would rather recommend it if effectiveness and good food choices are your priority.

The building is wheelchair accessible.
 

Le Marmiton (€17-€32)

38 Galerie de la Reine / Koninklijke Sint-Hubertusgalerijen, 1000 Brussels

Open: 18:00 - 22:00

Le Marmiton is a Brussels classic located inside the beautiful ​​Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries. It highly recommended to book in advance.

The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
 

Harvest (€37 - €54)

14 Pl. du Samedi / Zaterdagplein, 1000 Brussels

Opening hours : 12:00 - 14:00 and 18:30 21:30 p.m. (22:00 Friday)
Harvest is a gastronomic restaurant with a 3 to 5 course seasonal menu. 
The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
 

Gare Maritime Food market (15 min from LaVallée)

7 Rue Picard / Picardstraat, 1000 Bruxelles

Open: 12:00 - 22:00 (21:30 from Sundays to Wednesdays)

Gare Maritime is a former industrial freight station reconverted into a carbon neutral building complex that includes offices, shops, a bar and a food hall.

The Food market opened in December 2021 and features stalls by different Belgian chefs.

The building is step free and has a wheelchair adapted toilet. To find more information about accessibility about Gare Maritime food market check here.
 

Café Brasserie Grimbergen (€16-€26)

22 Pl. Sainte-Catherine / Sint Katelijneplein, 1000 Bruxelles

Open: 11:00 - 23:00

Grimbergen is an unpretentious brasserie that serves Belgian classics. The café is step free and has a wheelchair adapted toilet on the ground floor.

Not recommended for plant based eaters.
 

Drinks
Au Bassin (former via via)

74 Baksteenkaai / Quai aux Briques, 1000 Brussels

Open: 15:00 – 02:30 (01:00 from Monday to Wednesday)

Au Bassin offers a variety of drinks with a good range of Belgian and international beers. The bar has a wheelchair adapted toilet and 2 big terraces that remain open even during the winter.
 

Monk

42 Sint-Katelijnestraat / rue Ste-Catherine, 1000 Brussels

Open: 11:30 – 01:00 

Monk is an emblematic bar in Brussels. With a wide range of the best Belgian beers and snacks as well as their famous spaghetti bowls, it is a true staple of the Flemish community in Brussels. 

The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

Snacks
Mer du Nord-Noordzee 

45 Sint-Katelijnestraat / rue Ste-Catherine 1000 Brussels

Open: Tues- Thurs from 11:00 - 17:00 (18:00 Fridays and Saturdays)

A fishbar with a lively Brussels atmosphere. The restaurant has no seating inside, only high tables in the square of St catherine.
 

VISA

If you are not from an EEA country you must have a valid passport to enter Belgium, and it must be valid for the whole of your stay.

Many countries will not require a visa to visit Belgium. To check if you require a Schengen VISA to enter Belgium, please follow this link

If you require a visa for Belgium, you can find out more about the standard visa here.

If you need an invitation letter to apply for a visa, please register for the meeting and then contact francisca.salgueiro@ietm.org

 

CURRENCY & PAYMENTS

Major credit and debit cards, such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express are generally accepted. However, Belgium has its own debit card system (Bancontact) and some commerce places will not accept payments from any other systems. 

The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed most shops and restaurants to accept card payments. Nevertheless, there are still a number of places that only accept payments in cash.

Cash dispensers are rare in Brussels and are often either far, hidden or full. Make sure you pin down the ones that are the nearest to the main venues.

Lavallée

  • KBC Tour & Taxis/Thurn & Taxis

2  Havenlaan / Avenue de Port, 1080 Molenbeek

Open 9:00–12:30 and 13:30–16:30.

  • Attijariwafa bank Europe (Bruxelles - Molenbeek)

2  Gentsesteenweg / Chaussée de Gand, 1080 Molenbeek

Open 9:00–12:30 and 13:30–16:30.

Beursschouwburg

  • BeObank Metro station Bourse/Beurs

82 Anspachlaan / Boulevard Anspach, 1000 Brussels

Opening hours: 05:30 - 00:30

  • KBC Dansaert (Often crowded)

9  Oude Graanmarkt / Rue du Vieux Marché aux Grains, 1000 Brussels

Open 24/24

  • Belfius Ancienne Belgique (Often crowded)

110  Anspachlaan / Boulevard Anspach, 1000 Bruxelles

Opening hours: 24/24

  • ING Marché aux Herbes / Grasmarkt

90 Grasmarkt / Rue du Marché Aux Herbes, 1000 Bruxelles

Opening hours: 5:00–23:30.

The currency in Belgium is the Euro. You can check the conversion rate to your currency here.

 

USEFUL NUMBERS

Emergency number

100 or 112 (for health and fire emergencies)

Police

101