Rue du Marché aux Poulets 50, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
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Studio Apartment Heart of Brussels Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Studio Apartment Heart of Brussels, you get this immediate sense that someone actually thought about where to put this place. Rue du Marché aux Poulets is one of those streets that feels genuinely Bruxellois — a little worn around the edges in the best possible way, with the energy of the city humming around you. It’s not a grand hotel entrance with a doorman and a fountain, but honestly, that’s sort of the point. This is a four-star stay that feels personal rather than corporate, and you notice that from the moment you arrive.

Location & Neighborhood

I mean, the location here is genuinely hard to beat. You’re essentially in the beating heart of Brussels — the Grand Place is a short walk away, and I’m talking a real walk, not a “technically walkable” twenty-minute slog. The Bourse area is right there, the covered Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert are nearby, and you’ve got cafés and friteries on practically every corner. For couples especially, this setup is ideal — you can wander out in the evening, grab a Belgian beer somewhere atmospheric, and be back without needing a taxi. That kind of freedom changes how you experience a city.

The Space

As the name suggests, you’re staying in a studio apartment rather than a traditional hotel room, which actually makes a real difference. There’s a kitchen setup, which sounds like a small thing until you realize you can grab fresh bread and cheese from a nearby market and have a proper breakfast without spending fifteen euros on a hotel buffet. The space feels considered — not cramped, not over-decorated. It’s the kind of place where you can drop your bags, breathe out, and feel like you’ve got your own little corner of Brussels for a few days.

The Couple Factor

This place has picked up a strong reputation among couples, and you can see why pretty quickly. There’s something about having your own apartment-style space — rather than a standard room with two chairs and a minibar — that makes a trip feel more like an actual shared experience. You can cook together, you’ve got room to move around, and you’re not bumping into tour groups in a lobby every time you come and go. It’s a quieter, more intimate way to do Brussels, and the city honestly rewards that slower pace.

Why Guests Love It

Studio Apartment Heart of Brussels has a perfect ten rating, and while I’d usually be a bit skeptical of that kind of score, it genuinely tracks here. The combination of where it sits in the city, the apartment format, and the four-star level of finish adds up to something that’s hard to find at this price point in central Brussels. You’re not getting a rooftop bar or a spa, but you’re getting something arguably more useful — a well-located, well-kept base that lets you actually enjoy the city rather than just sleep in it. For anyone planning a couple’s trip to Brussels, this one deserves a serious look.

Hotels in Brussels dot the gilded Grand Place, the glass-roofed Royal Galleries, and the chic Sablon antiques quarter.

Studio Apartment Heart of Brussels Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
Apartment1 double bed for Max persons: 2$180
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Reviews of Studio Apartment Heart of Brussels

  • Jose from Belgium – 2 June 2025 (10/10)

  • Anonymous from Brazil – 25 May 2025 (10/10)

    Easy to find, located in a quiet area and perfectly situated in the city center. Just a 6-minute walk from the Grand Place, with shops and restaurants right around the corner. Highly recommended!

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Beurs: 200 m
  • Bourse: 200 m
  • Gildehuizen: 200 m
  • Grand Place: 250 m
  • Jeanneke Pis: 30 m
  • Bruxella 1238: 150 m
  • Sint Niklaaskerk: 100 m
  • Église Saint-nicolas: 100 m
  • Maisons des Corporations: 200 m
  • Museum of the City of Brussels: 200 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Celtica: 0 m
  • Restaurant Pronto: 0 m
  • Restaurant Centrum Kebap: 0 m

Top attractions:

  • Coudenberg: 1.1 km
  • Grand Place: 300 m
  • Manneken Pis: 500 m
  • Place Royale: 1.1 km
  • Egmont Palace: 1.3 km
  • Mont des Arts: 600 m
  • Magritte Museum: 900 m
  • Place du Grand Sablon: 1 km
  • Place Sainte-Catherine: 400 m
  • Belgian Comics Strip Center: 850 m

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Enclos des Fusilles: 4.8 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Metro Bourse: 200 m
  • Train De Brouckère: 450 m
  • Metro Metro De Brouckere: 200 m
  • Train Brussels Central Station: 550 m

Closest airports:

  • Liège Airport: 92 km
  • Brussels Airport: 16 km
  • Charleroi Airport: 58 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Bathroom:

  • Hairdryer

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack
  • Ironing facilities

Languages spoken:

  • English

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry

Media & Technology:

  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Lift

Other for your stay:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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House Rules at Studio Apartment Heart of Brussels

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 22:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10