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Europacity Brussels vs a&o Brussel Centrum

Both are in Brussels, 780 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★Saint-Josse-ten-Noode - Sint-Joost-ten-Node

Europacity Brussels

Guest rating
7.2 Good
Location score
9.3
Score by category
2 of 3
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HotelSchaerbeek - Schaarbeek

a&o Brussel Centrum

Guest rating
7.7 Good
Location score
7.5
Score by category
1 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Europacity Brussels

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 780 m apart.

Choose Europacity Brussels if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose a&o Brussel Centrum if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is Europacity Brussels better than a&o Brussel Centrum?

  1. 1700 m closer to the city centre−700 m
  2. 2270 m closer to public transport−270 m
  3. 359 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+59
  4. 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 90 vs 70)+20
  5. 515 more sights within 1 km+15
  6. 6Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
  7. 7Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h

Why is a&o Brussel Centrum better than Europacity Brussels?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (7.7 vs 7.2)+0.5
  2. 2More guest reviews (902 vs 305), so the rating is more reliable×3.0
  3. 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (296 vs 780 rooms)−484

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Europacity Brusselsa&o Brussel Centrum
Score by category
Guest rating 7.2 7.7 +0.5
Location 9.3 +1.8 7.5
Public transport 10.0 +1.0 9.0
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 7.3 7.7 +0.4
Guest rating 7.2 7.7 +0.5
Number of reviews 305 902 +597
Rank in Brussels top 93% top 85% +8%
Location
Location score 9.3 +1.8 7.5
Distance to the centre 1.3 km −700 m 2.0 km
To public transport 70 m −270 m 330 m
To the airport 9.9 km 9.7 km
Restaurants within 500 m 95 +59 36
Sights within 1 km 26 +15 11
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ –
Rooms 780 296
Floors – 5
Newest building or renovation – 2019
Listed amenities 3 7 +4
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 −1h 15:00
Check-out until 11:00 +1h 10:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Parking – ✓
Breakfast – ✓
Bar – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Blackout curtains – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Location

      780 m apart

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      Europacity Brussels or a&o Brussel Centrum: common questions

      Which is better, Europacity Brussels or a&o Brussel Centrum?

      Europacity Brussels leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. a&o Brussel Centrum is stronger in guest rating.

      Which is cheaper, Europacity Brussels or a&o Brussel Centrum?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Europacity Brussels is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for a&o Brussel Centrum.

      How far apart are Europacity Brussels and a&o Brussel Centrum?

      The two hotels are 780 m apart in a straight line.

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      Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score