L'Epicentre

We really enjoyed the stay. The location was fantastic and host communication was great. Steady away on the stairs :) ca

Pros: Location was amazing and the communication with the house was very good, with some good recommendations made for food. The staircase was tricky but quirky, I liked it.

Cons: The shower got a bit everywhere, the head needs cleaning or replacing. A softer option on the pillow would have been good too.

It was a very pleasant short stay, and the room was perfect. Beware of the narrow stairs!

Pros: It was very homey, and the location ideal. Amazing that you do not hear the street noise, even though it is on a tourist-laden street. The bathroom was roomy, and the bedroom a nice size.

Cons: The steps are very steep, as indicated. I would have loved to have a decaf coffee capsule, but that's a detail!

Great location for a short stay

Pros: VERY good location and easy check in + good communication from the host.

Cons: Do not underestimate the stairs - they are very narrow and very steep. Anything larger than a cabin bag is going to be a struggle. Having said that, we made it in and out several times, safely :-)

Perfect, quiet, comfortable and clean property to explore the delights of Brussels

Pros: Delightful room, with great location, close to many local sights, incredible choice of restaurants and less than 5 minutes from the central station. Access to the property was exactly as described and my host was incredibly helpful, forwarding a list of local recommendations for dining, drinking and visiting. Despite being so close to such a lively area, the property was incredibly quiet and I enjoyed a superb night’s rest. Thank you!

Cons: As advised in the description, the staircase is narrow.

Pros: The location is so convenient for walking around the capital, it is close to all the most touristic parts. The decoration of the room and the kitchen is of very good taste. It was really beautiful.

Cons: Stairs are really beautiful and ancient, but extremely narrow and steep. We needed to be careful when going downstairs to avoid falling.

Beautiful little apartment in central Brussels.

Pros: Delightful apartment, small but beautifully designed with everything needed. Very comfortable bed and excellent shower. Super-central and on a small street, but with windows closed, there is no noise at all. The little kitchen downstairs with coffee was a bonus. And the stairs fairly unique but manageable. Sophie gave us clear directions on entry and suggestions for restaurants and activities around the area. We highly recommend this apartment.

Pros: Small quirky room in the old town close to centraal station and restaurants and main square. Staff were friendly very helpful.

Cons: We actuall liked the quirkiness of the narrow spiral stairs and managed to squeeze up with 65l backpacks but I think anything larger could be impossible.

A lovely property but with some access issues

Pros: In many ways I loved this property, It had real character and has obviously been lovingly restored. The room was very white and simple and it was easy to imagine that I'd been taken back into an earlier time. It was very central and therefore very convenient. It was also surprisingly quiet, even though it's so close to the centre of the city.

Cons: One of the features of the property is a superb old spiral staircase. The details suggest you don't bring big bags, but there's only so far you can go with this if you are staying for several days. I have to admit that I found the stairs really challenging, particularly when I arrived and when I left. I also found it difficult to locate the property. I think there was a picture in the details I was sent but there's a lot to sort out when you arrive in a new city for the first time. I realise that it's better for security if it's not obvious that this is holiday accommodation, but maybe there is a better way to sort this out. I also realise that it's not possible to meet all guests, but I didn't pick up from the details on Booking that this was not a staffed accommodation. One small thing would be to offer some slightly softer pillows.

Pros: L'Epicentre has an ideal location, in the very center. The street is lively but not noisy. Though it is an old building it is very well renovated with attention to small details and decorations. The apartment was spotless clean and the bed was comfortable. We also liked the kitchen and the coffee we had there. We were surprised at first by the narrow staircase but got used to it and came to like it as a special feature that gives character to the building.

Pros: Excellent location close to Grand Place. Sound isolation of the windows ensured that when they were closed, it was very quiet. Easy access at check-in through easy-to-follow instructions.

Cons: Very narrow, spiral staircase was almost spooky and certainly would have been a problem with major pieces of luggage (which we did not have).