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title: "Radisson RED Brussels vs Sofitel Brussels Europe: which hotel is better?"
description: "Radisson RED Brussels or Sofitel Brussels Europe in Brussels? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Radisson RED Brussels vs Sofitel Brussels Europe

Both are in Brussels, 640 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Brussels-Capital
## [Radisson RED Brussels](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/radisson-red-brussels-brussels/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.1

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2004409/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Etterbeek
## [Sofitel Brussels Europe](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sofitel-brussels-europe-brussels/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2112690/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Radisson RED Brussels

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 640 m apart.

### Choose Radisson RED Brussels if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.6)
-   to walk to the sights (1.5 km / 2.0 km)

### Why is Radisson RED Brussels better than Sofitel Brussels Europe?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6) (+0.4)
2.  340 m closer to public transport (−340 m)
3.  More guest reviews (163 vs 44), so the rating is more reliable (×3.7)
4.  50 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+50)

### Why is Sofitel Brussels Europe better than Radisson RED Brussels?

1.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
2.  14 more sights within 1 km (+14)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Radisson RED Brussels | Sofitel Brussels Europe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.4) | 8.6 |
| Location | 9.1  (+0.7) | 8.4 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 8.0 |
| Public transport | 9.7  (+1.8) | 7.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.4) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.4) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 163  (+119) | 44 |
| Rank in Brussels | top 4%  (+41%) | top 45% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.1  (+0.7) | 8.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.5 km  (−500 m) | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 200 m  (−340 m) | 540 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+50) | 100 |
| To the nearest food shop | 190 m | 160 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 12  (+4) |
| Sights within 1 km | 22 | 36  (+14) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 149 | 147 |
| Floors | – | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 | 2023  (+2y) |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 23  (+12) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Manneken Pis | 1.8 km  (−570 m) | 2.3 km |
| Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula | 1.4 km  (−430 m) | 1.9 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Sofitel Brussels Europe prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sofitel-brussels-europe-brussels/prices/)

## Location

640 m apart

Radisson RED Brussels: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Bahnhof Bruxelles-Luxembourg/Brussel-Luxemburg: 200 m, Brussels Airport (BRU): 11 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 22 sights within 1 km.

Sofitel Brussels Europe: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Bahnhof Bruxelles-Luxembourg/Brussel-Luxemburg: 540 m, Brussels Airport (BRU): 10 km, 100 places to eat within 500 m, 36 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Brussels

[Brussels weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/belgium/brussels-capital/brussels/weather)

## Radisson RED Brussels or Sofitel Brussels Europe: common questions

### Which is better, Radisson RED Brussels or Sofitel Brussels Europe?

Radisson RED Brussels leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Radisson RED Brussels or Sofitel Brussels Europe?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Radisson RED Brussels is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for Sofitel Brussels Europe.

### How far apart are Radisson RED Brussels and Sofitel Brussels Europe?

The two hotels are 640 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/radisson-red-brussels-brussels-vs-sofitel-brussels-europe-brussels/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/