Rates at five-star hotels drop considerably at weekends (particularly in summer), so don’t dismiss them outright. For a little old-fashioned elegance, the Métropole (31 place de Brouckère, 02 217 2300, www.metropolehotel.com, from €349) has the bygone era feel. If money is no object, the five-star Amigo (rue de l’Amigo 1-3, www.hotelamigo.com, €500-€600) should be your first port of call, located just metres from the Grand’ Place. Of the mid-range options, the Mozart (23 rue du Marché aux Fromages, 02 502 6661, www.hotel-mozart.be, from €95) is oddly kitsch, and often noisy, but only a step from the Grand’ Place. Hotel Arlequin is popular as a basically comfortable stay in the heart of things (17-19 rue de la Fourche, 02 514 1615, www.arlequin.be, from €180). The George V (23 rue ’t Kint, 02 513 5093, www.george5.com, from €75) is a budget favourite near the bars of St-Géry. Bed & Brussels (02 646 0737, www.bnb-brussels.be) books cheap rooms in houses.

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