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Young & Hip
Belgium is fast becoming the destination in Europe for anyone seeking fun and adventure. Young travelers in their 20's and 30's are flocking to places like Brussels, Namur, and French-speaking Wallonia for stylish, yet affordable hotels, chic shopping, gourmet food, exciting nightlife, and great adventure!
| Nightclubs | Cheap eats | Drinks | Sleep |
| Music Festivals | Shopping | Useful Links | What to do? |
| On a Budget | Beer Lovers | Concert Halls | Film Festivals |
Cheap Eats: Trendy cafes throughout Belgium offer fair-prices and a youthful vibe, attracting students and young professionals. If you are craving a good old American burger, Quick is a Belgian fast food chain with great food and cool options you won't find in The States. And of course, there are Brussels' legendary frietkots, which serve delicious Belgian fries to hungry night owls who stay out after the restaurants close.
In Brussels:
| Name | Descriptive | Where |
| Imagin'Air |
A charming and intimate setting for a romantic dinner for two |
Saint-Boniface |
| L'Ultime Atome |
Unmissable “district canteen” for drinks or light meals at very reasonable prices |
Saint-boniface |
| Le Bastoche |
Another place for a friendly drink and meal |
Around Ixelles cemetery |
| Cafe de l'Universite |
For a friendly drink and meal |
Around Ixelles cemetery |
Accommodations:
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Youth Hostels |
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| Everywhere |
Useful website for lodging , events and activities |
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| Brussels | ||
| Everywhere |
For students looking for a room or an apartment |
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| Everywhere | ||
| Brussels | ||
| Brussels |
An open-minded atmosphere in the place where the famous dutch painter Vincent van Gogh used to work |
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| Everywhere |
Looking for short term accommodations in Brussels? BDLF's database offers more than 300 furnished accommodations for 4 weeks to 6 months. Find rooms, studios, shares, apartments, host families,... Contact: info@bdlf.be |
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Planning a trip to Brussels on a tight budget? Check on this article from Jessica Letchford for traveling to Brussels on a Budget.
| Shopping in Brussels |
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Alice (Rue Antoine Dansaert 182) Urban art gallery and shop. |
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Arlequin (Rue du Chêne, 7) Underground selection of second-hand CDs. |
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Bernard Gavilan (Rue des Pierres, 27) The king of second-hand clothes from the eighties. |
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Comic Strip Bookshops (Boulevard Lemonnier ) No fewer than ten comic strip shops on the same boulevard. |
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Creneau International Gallery (Rue Blaes 96b) Design that will strip up those little gray cells. |
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Episode (Rue de la Violette 28) 100% vintage clothes at old-fashioned prices. |
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Flea Market (Place du jeu de Balle) Daily second-hand market. |
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Hype Shop et Triiad(Rue des Riches Claires 4-6) Very trendy street wear. |
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Music Mania (Rue de la Fourche, 4) Ali Baba's cave for aficionados of alternative rock. |
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People Shoes Design (Rue du Lombard,16) Where you will find the trendiest and most colorful shoes. |
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Ride All Day (Rue Saint-Jean, 39) Brussels' skateboarding institution. A key spot to shop. |
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Six Shop (Rue Marché aux Poulets, 44) Wide choice of clothes and skateboards. |
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The Quartier Dansaert Designers (Rue Dansaert & rue Lepage) The cream of Belgian designers have gathered here. |
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What Shop (Rue du Marché-au-Charbon, 74) Designer gizmos and funny odds and ends. |
| Piece unique,(Le plus couture) 167 rue Franz Merjay -02/347 48 96 |
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Lady Dandy,(The most girly) 81 rue du Page- 02/538 47 74 |
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Musthave, (The most blingbling) 156 rue de Livourne - 0477/51 67 90 |
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Tres confidentiel, (The most trendy) 60 rue Armand Campenhout 0475/36/28 24 |
| Mecredi, 48 rue armand campenhout, 1050 Bruxelles 02/649 49 40 |
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Le Boudoir, 47 rue Aviateur Huens, 1330 Rixensart- 1er stage :0477/99 99 37 |
| Maison Anna Heylen, 37 rue Lebeau 02/514 66 95 |
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Modes, 164 rue Blaes- 02/512 49 07 |
| Stefantiek, 6 place de la Chapelle et 63 rue Blaes- 02/540 81 42 |
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Aigle, 02/344 18 71 |
| Caroline Biss, 052/41 26 11 |
| Chloe Chez Louise 54 02/511 62 43 |
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Cos, 02/223 36 00 |
| Essentiel. 03/201 13 80 |
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Filippa K, 03/232 67 48 |
| Gant,02/538 17 10 |
| Hilfiger Denim. |
| Mcs Marlboro Classics |
| Paul & Joe |
| Replay |
| Sandrina Fasoli |
| Veronique Leroy Chez Louis |
| Superdry |
| Shopping in Wallonia |
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Belgian Fashion Women's and Men's Wear Rue Blanche : Mer du Nord : Caroline Biss : Pauline B : Mais il est où le soleil? : Scapa : Bellerose |
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Kopatropa (Liege) Clothing store. |
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Les grand pres (Mons) |
| Music Festivals & Concerts | ||
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Event & City
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Date
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Genre
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| 2011 | ||
| The Music Village | 2012 (all year) | Jazz |
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Botanique Nights Festival - Brussels |
May 11-20, 2012 | Rock |
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May 25-27, 2012
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Jazz
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| Fete de la Musique | June 21-24, 2012 | Eclectic |
| Verdur Rock Festival - Namur | June 30, 2012 | Rock |
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Couleur Café - Brussels
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June 29-30, July 1 2012
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Reggae, Funk & Eclectic World Music
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| Les Ardentes - Liege | July 5-8, 2012 | Electro Rock |
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Dour Festival - Dour
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July 12-15, 2012
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Alternative and Indie Rock
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| Francofolies - Spa | July 18-22, 2012 | French rock |
| Esperanzah - Floreffe | August 3-4-5, 2012 | World Music |
| Nuits des Choeurs | August 24-25, 2012 | Choral music and more |
| Skoda Jazz Festival | Oct - Nov 2012 | Jazz |
| International Adolphe Sax Competition - Dinant | Nov 2012 | Saxophone & Jazz |
