Experience Hotel Retro, a haven in the heart of Brussels. Take advantage of the grocery/convenience store, unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby, and connect to WiFi from your room. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and first-rate property condition.
Rue Royale 183, Sint-Joost-ten-Node, Brussels, 1210
What's nearby
Belgian Comic Strip Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
La Grand Place - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Brussels Christmas Market - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Tour & Taxis - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
European Union Parliament Building - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Brussels Airport (BRU) - 22 min drive
Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.) - 49 min drive
Charleroi (CRL-Brussels South Charleroi) - 53 min drive
Brussels-Congress Station - 7 min walk
Brussels-North Station - 14 min walk
Brussels Central Station - 17 min walk
Gillon Tram Stop - 2 min walk
Botanique-Kruidtuin Station - 3 min walk
Sainte-Marie Tram Stop - 6 min walk
Restaurants
Tope - 5 min walk
O'syrie - 1 min walk
Cantina Valentina - 5 min walk
Oo! - 1 min walk
SmoodS Living Room, Kitchen and Music - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Retro
At Hotel Retro, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Avenue Louise and Tour & Taxis. Also, La Grand Place and Brussels Christmas Market are within a short drive. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gillon Tram Stop is 2 minutes and Botanique-Kruidtuin Station is 3 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
64 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Grocery/convenience store
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1905
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Stocked minibar (select free items)
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
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Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 per person
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Also known as
Hotel Retro
Hotel Retro Brussels
Retro Brussels
Retro Hotel
Hotel Retro Hotel
Hotel Retro Brussels
Hotel Retro Hotel Brussels
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Retro offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Retro does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Retro?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Retro?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Retro.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Retro?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Retro?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Brussels (20-min walk) is nearby.
What's the area around Hotel Retro like?
Hotel Retro is a short 2-minute walk from Gillon Tram Stop and 19 minutes' walk from La Grand Place.
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Hotel Retro Reviews
Reviews
7.6
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Friendly staff , good location, clean environment
Phillipe
Phillipe, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2025
Good location and value
The superior room is comfortable. There aren’t any towel racks or hooks so you have to hang your towel over the heater. Also, the WiFi was cutting out in the evening sometimes.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Staff were super friendly, rooms were clean, modern and very spacious
Nathaniel
Nathaniel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Hotel was lovely 10/10
Area was ok and everything was pretty close.
Emma
Emma, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
I would definitely love to stay here again!
The staff were incredibly welcoming and accommodating throughout my stay. I wasn’t expecting room service, so it was a pleasant surprise to return from a long day of sightseeing to find my bed made and the room spotless. Not many hotels offer this kind of service anymore, and I really appreciated the extra care. I will be recommending this hotel to friends and family. Thank you Hotel Retro Staff!
Alexia
Alexia, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 24, 2024
It s a nice hotel great location
Noamane
Noamane, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 18, 2025
Alright spot
Cody
Cody, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Staff are really nice, place is super neat and nice
Yomna
Yomna, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2024
We stayed only for a night and everything was great.
Katia
Katia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 4, 2025
dirty outside
Georges
Georges, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
The hotel location is good and is easy to use public transportation from/to there. The room is nice aswell, clean and with the necessary for a comfortable stay. I recommend this hotel and would return on my next visit to Brussels.
Astrid
Astrid, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 7, 2025
Room is clean and looks like the pictures. Smaller than you may expect. Very noisy, you can hear a lot of noise from the road outside, from the elevator and from other rooms if someone loud is next to you.
Staff were very friendly.
Jasdeep
Jasdeep, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 22, 2025
Got scared for my safety a couple of blocks away. My fault for not turning around, but it’s something that’s not wrong with the hotel but just the area
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 21, 2024
Good location.
Muriel
Muriel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2024
Good value for money
This hotel is well located - a 15 minute (albeit sketchy) walk from Brussels Nord train station. It was good price for money in the sense that it wasn't too expensive for a decent property. The room was clean and serviceable. The staff was great!
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Staff was very personable and helpful! Definitely will stay here again if I’m in Brussels anytime soon :)
Kayli
Kayli, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 6, 2024
The reception staff were very helpful and informative.
The room was really clean & comfortable. Would be good if tea & coffee making facilities were available in the rooms.
Hotel located just 5 minutes walk from Kruidtuin Metro station.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 23, 2023
Decent average hotel close to the Centre with fairly spacious rooms.
Aaron
Aaron, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
Close to everything! Interesting hotel given its retro deco!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2024
At check in, receptionist (Kaan) was so kind and helpful. Staff was fine during the stay. Room is clean, effective and warm. Location is very good near Botanique and 20m from Gillon tram station.It’s something minor but for me the bed could be a little better. Price is acceptable.
Yunus Alper
Yunus Alper, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
Excellent
Monika
Monika, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 30, 2024
Cleaness is OK. Services OK. I marked accommodation as good, there is proper relation of standard to the price.
Janusz
Janusz, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2024
Excellent costumer service
Marie
Marie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2024
Defending would recommend!
Margareta
Margareta, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 30, 2024
The property had a comfortable, good sized double bed, with nice memory foam pillows. The shower was excellent with good pressure and hot water which can be lacking at some cheaper hotels. There was a shop just outside the entrance which was convenient. The surrounding area was sketchy, and the walk from the north station was not family friendly. the windows were not remotely soundproof and there were trams passing all night which made for a rough nights sleep. Overall did what it needed to do, a place to sleep and shower but wouldn’t recommend to a friend.