Rue De La Vierge Noire 32 (0.0 km from Black Tower)
Our Novotel is located just 5 minutes walk away from the iconic Grand Place and just 450 yards from the De Brouckère Metro Station. It features modern accommodations, an on-site spa center with fitness facilities and 24-hour room service.
Rue Joseph Plateau N2 (0.0 km from Black Tower)
ibis Brussels City Center offers modern yet simple rooms in the center of Brussels, only 1804 feet from Grand Place. This air-conditioned hotel includes a 24-hour front desk and has a cozy bar with traditional wooden décor.
Rue Du Cypres 610 (0.1 km from Black Tower)
Featuring a bar, Holiday Inn Express Brussels-Grand-Place by IHG is located in the center of Brussels, a 10-minute walk from Belgian Comic Strip Center. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space.
2 Rue De La Vierge Noire (0.1 km from Black Tower)
Located in the Brussels Center district in Brussels, OPO Hotel offers 4-star rooms with free WiFi. The property is close to Brussels Central Station, Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert and Manneken Pis.
Quai Au Bois A Bruler 23 (0.1 km from Black Tower)
Set right in Brussels city center, Made in Catherine offers unique designed rooms. It is located on St. Catherine Square, with its many cafés, bars and restaurants, and just a 10-minute walk from the Grand-Place.
20 Anspachlaan (0.2 km from Black Tower)
These modern studios and apartments are in the center of Brussels, next to De Brouckere Metro Station. It is only 1476 feet from Grand Place. Adagio benefits from a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi in the public areas and a fitness center.
109 Rue De Flandre (0.2 km from Black Tower)
Urban Walls features rooms with free Wifi in the center of Brussels. Popular points of interest nearby include Mont des Arts, Brussels Central Station, and Sablon.
Rue De L'eveque 21 (0.2 km from Black Tower)
The Opera Residence is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Brussels. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time.
Black Tower Brussels is a historic building located in the heart of the Belgian capital. It is a symbol of power, resilience and strength for the city. The tower stands at over 40 meters tall and is one of the few remaining medieval stone towers from the 12th century still standing today. Built in 1180, it was originally used as an observation point and later served as a prison. Because of its prominent position within the city centre, it was heavily fortified to withstand enemy siege. Its walls are over two meters thick, made from solid sandstone blocks and surrounded by an additional protective ditch filled with water.
The tower has seven floors connected by winding spiral staircases, with two small turrets at each level that add to its unique appearance. One of the turrets was used as a prison cell while the other accommodated a watchman who kept guard throughout the night. The roof of the Black Tower still features several arrow slits which were used to shoot arrows at enemies during sieges.
The tower remained essential in providing safety and security during turbulent times, even through World War II when it survived without any major damage. Today Black Tower Brussels has been transformed into a museum where visitors can learn about its history, view ancient artifacts found onsite and marvel at its intricate architecture from different angles on top of its viewing platform.