Coming to visit Affordable Art Fair Brussels (5 – 9 February 2025, Tour & Taxis) from elsewhere? We’ve pulled together a list of hotels, museums, restaurants, bars, cafés, shops and more, all within a 2km radius of the fair, to explore during your trip. Discover things to do in the area for first timers and old hands alike.
HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Yadoya Hotel Brussels, where Japanese style and culture are uniquely celebrated. The hotel prides itself on offering an immersive architectural experience that beautifully reflects Japanese life and culture.
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Boulevard d’Anvers 32-33, 1000 Brussels
A creative, vibrant experience with inspiring design; nhow Brussels is a 4-star hotel where art comes to life. Located in the eclectic Botanique district, this hotel lives and breathes art in all its forms. nhow Brussels is a cultural centre for globetrotters, business travellers, and locals alike.
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Rue Royale 250, 1210 Brussels
THINGS TO DO & SEE
KVS
Theatre: Ifigeneia – Maaike Neuville, Tessa Hall on 5, 6 and 7 February
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Quai aux Pierres de Taille 7, 1000 Brussels
Argos centre for audiovisual arts
Exhibition: to be announced soon
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Rue du chantier 13, 1000 Brussels
Botanique
Explore their concert and exhibition programs on their website and be sure to take a stroll in the park.
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Rue Royale 236, 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
iMAL, Art Center for Digital Cultures & Technology
Exhibition: Fin et début/Einde en begin until 16 February
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30 Quai des Charbonnages, 1080 Brussels
René Magritte Museum
The house where René Magritte lived and worked from 1930 to 1954 now also hosts an Abstract Art Museum.
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Rue Esseghem 137, 1090 Jette
MigratieMuseumMigration
The MigratieMuseumMigration does not tell The Story of migration in Brussels. It honours the many migrants who have helped to shape Brussels.
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Rue des Ateliers 17, 1080 Molenbeek
Saint Martin Bookshop
Bookshop with a curated selection of artists books, rare catalogues of modern and contemporary artists, art magazines and more
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Rue de Flandre 114, 1000 Brussels
Art in public space
Make sure to pass by Wim Delvoye’s Cement Truck (Quai au Foin 1000, 1000 Brussels) and Pol Bury’s Fountain both located close to Tour & Taxis (Boulevard Emile Jacqmain, 1000 Brussels)
CAFÉS
Coffee shop
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Rue Antoine Dansaert 196, 1000 Brussels
Coffee shop
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Rue Antoine Dansaert 185, 1000 Brussels
RESTAURANTS
Coffee, lunch, weekend brunch and coworking space
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Quai des Charbonnages 40, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
BARS
Brewery and bar
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Drève Anna Boch 19 – 21, 1000 Brussels
Cafe and bar
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Rue Antoine Dansaert 208, 1000 Brussels
Taproom and tours of the brewery with tasting
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Rue Antoine Dansaert 188, 1000 Brussels