The Hotels

Welcoming travellers to Brussels, Floris Ustel Midi is housed in a picturesque redbrick townhouse. It is located a short walk away from the metro station and only a few steps from Grand Place Square and the iconic Manneken Pis statue. En-suite rooms offer modest furnishings, Wi-Fi access and flat-screen TVs. Other amenities include a garden terrace and a game room with a pool table and an Xbox.

Adventurers setting out to Bruges have an option to stay at Hotel ‘t Putje, set in a cobbled square lined with restaurants. Concertgebouw Brugge concert hall is situated opposite the building and Onze-Lieve Vrouwekerk church and medieval Belfort tower are both just a short distance away. Contemporary rooms boast Wi-Fi access, TVs and minibars with some adding balconies overlooking the city. An on-site restaurant serves a selection of international cuisine and offers terrace seating.

Other Bruges option is Novotel Brugge Centrum Hotel which works as a great base for travellers interested in exploring the city’s shiniest jewels. Within a walking distance, explorers can find Belfy of Bruges, Markt Plaza and Boudewijn Seapark. Modern rooms offer Wi-Fi access, satellite TV, minibars and tea and coffee facilities. Patrons can make use of the room service or visit a relaxed restaurant or bar with terrace seating located on-site. Guests can also enjoy an outdoor heated pool and playground, as well as a game room with video games and table tennis.

Groupon’s Guide To Brussels

Known as the Capital of Europe, Brussels is a world-renowned cultural centre which combines museums and architectural landmarks with modern art. As the sun sets on the city’s many Art Nouveau buildings, century-old mansions and churches, the former fortress turns into a cosmopolitan place with bars, restaurants and buzzing nightlife.

Strolling through narrow alleyways and cobblestoned streets, tourists may visit La Grand-Place, a 17th-century square blending Baroque, Gothic and Louis XIV architecture styles. Modern art form seekers may admire an iconic five-sphere structure at the Atomium, an imposing 102-metre complex that pairs up traditional cuisine with panoramic views over the city, in the on-site restaurant. At the foot of the Atomium, the whole of Europe awaits to be explored at the Mini-Europe entertainment park that exhibits approximately 80 cities and 350 buildings in miniature. Music lovers can head to La Monnaie, the largest opera house in Belgium, featuring theatre performances, recitals, dance and classical concerts. No Brussels tour would be complete without taking a glimpse into the history of chocolate, a Belgian delight, at the Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate, where travellers with a sweet-tooth can even learn to make artisanal truffles. Brussels weather is temperate, but the city experiences a fair amount of rain, with about 200 rainy days each year. In summer, maximum temperatures are generally a pleasant 22°C to 25°C, but visitors are advised to bring an umbrella when visiting the city. September enjoys temperatures of up to 20°C, while the average temperatures in October may drop to 11°C.

Groupon’s Guide To Bruges

With numerous market squares, medieval brick buildings and canals, Bruges take travellers for a leap through time back to the Middle Ages of north-west Belgium.

The historic centre of Bruges has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as Gothic landmarks such as the Town Hall and The Church of Our Lady illustrate significant stages in the commercial and cultural fields in medieval Europe. The artistic heritage is present throughout Groeninge Museum, housing six centuries of Flemish and Belgian paintings, while the Bruges Art Route may be the star of a cycling tour through the city’s growing collection of paintings, sculptures and works-in-progress. Visitors with a sweet tooth will find chocolate-filled display windows all over town, and the Choco-Story provides an insight into the history and making of this cocoa treat.

Weather in the medieval city of Bruges consists of a moderate climate, with hot summers and colder winters. The best season to visit Bruges is summer, with an average temperature range between 13-21°C. August is considered the hottest month, but the temperature hardly climbs to 22°C. The colder season starts in September but becomes unpredictable in late December and January; Bruges gets some shorter days with a very poor level of sunshine during this period.

Options

Option 1: stay in Bruges

• €149-€149 for 2 nights with flights, depending on the departure date chosen
• €189-€209 for 3 nights with flights, depending on the departure date chosen
• €229-€279 for 4 nights with flights, depending on the departure date chosen

Option 2: stay in Brussels

• €119-€199 for 2 nights with flights, depending on the departure date chosen
• €159-€249 for 3 nights with flights, depending on the departure date chosen
• €179-€299 for 4 nights with flights, depending on the departure date chosen