Title: Noho City Flat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=690&destination=Brussels%2C+Brussels-Capital+Region%2C+Belgium&selected=48743252&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Noho City Flat ## Photo gallery for Noho City Flat ![Comfort Apartment | Private kitchen | Oven, stovetop, dishwasher, espresso maker - Noho City Flat (Brussels)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48743300/48743252/04e2f5ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Comfort Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Noho City Flat (Brussels)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48743300/48743252/688d9d6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Apartment | Private kitchen | Oven, stovetop, dishwasher, espresso maker - Noho City Flat (Brussels)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48743300/48743252/706fc1f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Apartment | Living room | 120-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV - Noho City Flat (Brussels)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48743300/48743252/e0ac5259.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Noho City Flat (Brussels)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48743300/48743252/8b9e5099.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Avenue Louise, Noho City Flat has plenty to offer. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBrussels-Hotels-Noho-City-Flat.h48743252.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBrussels-Hotels-Noho-City-Flat.h48743252.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Lower Town, a neighbourhood in Brussels, is home to this apartment. La Grand Place and Royal Palace of Brussels are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Avenue Louise. Museum of Musical Instruments and Le Botanique are also worth visiting. [Visit our Brussels travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brussels.dx178241) [View more Apartments in Brussels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brussels-Apartments.d178241-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.84745%2C4.34038&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eww1ws3q1eK4U0_X3XI24c8lOjo=) Zennestraat, Brussels, 1000 ### What's nearby - ![Brussels_StCatherinesSquare_6168739_01](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168739/b9436da3-0452-43f1-840d-580647af01e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Catherine's Square 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Manneken Pis Statue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070943/44bedc8d-3efa-40b7-b9cf-21261942c25c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Manneken Pis Statue 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![La Grand Place](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508252/2a43aa2a-e706-4dd6-978a-6361557e929e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) La Grand Place 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![grote markt place on a christmas evening brussels belgium high definition panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563231956/c24883c5-b4c7-44bb-a76d-0870ae6fb111.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Brussels Christmas Market 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Brussels_BrusselsCityHall_6070951_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070951/fc3e1bec-c09a-4e96-8071-a8acaf23bddd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Brussels City Hall 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Arts et Métiers Tram Stop 3 min walk - Brussels-Chapel Station 13 min walk - Brussels Airport (BRU) 38 min drive ### Restaurants - Brasserie Surréaliste 7 min walk - Café Floréo 7 min walk - Café Lava 5 min walk - In 't Spinnekopke 4 min walk - Addis Stories 6 min walk ## About this property ### Noho City Flat Apartment near La Grand Place Close to Avenue Louise, Noho City Flat has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Multilingual staff, concierge services and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Noho City Flat include comforts, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and espresso makers. Other amenities include: - Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers - 120-cm flat-screen TVs with premium channels - Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and kitchens ## Similar properties ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8690000/8687400/8687355/ab2bcca8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brussels City Center Apartments Upper Town - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room 7.6 Good 340 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=8687355&PinnedHotelID=8687355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113650000/113641900/113641839/4063c758.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Midi Station - 6 pers comfort Lower Town - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=113641839&PinnedHotelID=113641839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106170000/106167500/106167476/w1096h1093x0y5-b2f3470d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bright and spacious 2 bedroom apartment perfectly located Upper Town - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 4.8 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=106167476&PinnedHotelID=106167476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100334000/100333960/cdbeae33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Appartement Cosy au Centre Ville de Bruxelles Lower Town - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=100333960&PinnedHotelID=100333960&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106420000/106417700/106417640/a0a1d01c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 1-bedroom apartment extremely well located - Madou - EU commission Saint-Josse-ten-Noode - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=106417640&PinnedHotelID=106417640&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126440000/126435800/126435791/b1b15ba1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy Studio | Downtown | 2min by Metro | 201 Lower Town - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=126435791&PinnedHotelID=126435791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=48743252&PinnedHotelID=48743252&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=48743252,8687355,113641839,106167476,100333960) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per room, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Noho City Flat Brussels Noho City Flat Apartment Noho City Flat Apartment Brussels ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Noho City Flat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Noho City Flat? ### What time is check-in at Noho City Flat? ### What time is check-out at Noho City Flat? ### Where is Noho City Flat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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