Where to park in Brussels midi?
Updated on July 31, 2022 by Pierre
Where to park in Brussels midi?
Are you spending a weekend in Brussels and your hotel is located near Brussels-Midi station ? Discover all the parking solutions for parking your car during your stay in Brussels.
1. Park for free in Anderlecht … at your own risk
In some areas of Anderlecht, it's possible to park for free. However, be aware of the different parking zones. Some are paid parking, while others require a parking disc for a maximum of two hours. In the streets near Brussels -Midi station , it's possible to park for free. But be warned, this area isn't the safest in Brussels… Don't leave valuables in plain sight. Don't be paranoid, but remember to open your glove compartment once it's empty to show that there's nothing to steal in your vehicle. Also, don't leave your iPhone and GPS cables and chargers in plain sight. If you're willing to park there, you can head to Rue Bara, Rue Brogniez, Rue Rossini, or Rue Eloy in Anderlecht to try and find parking near Brussels-Midi station.
2. Park in the beautiful districts of Brussels
If you're worried about your car getting scratched (or a window smashed in the worst-case scenario) near Brussels-Midi station, park in one of Brussels' nicer neighborhoods and take a Villo! bike or metro to the station. Brussels isn't a huge city like Paris, and you can reach it in under 30 minutes by public transport. If you don't like public transport, you can also get to Brussels-Midi using Collecto taxis (which are cheaper than regular taxis).
3. Park at the Heizel car park: safe and not overpriced
Undoubtedly the easiest and safest option is the Heizel car park. This car park is easily accessible by car via the Belgian road network. There are over 12.000 parking spaces available near P12 . From there, you can take the metro or tram 52 towards the city center . The journey takes approximately 20 minutes. Price per day: €6.
4. Free parking near the Schuman/Mérode metro in Brussels
If you're lucky, try parking earlier near Cinquantenaire Park . There are about fifty free parking spaces on either side of the Cinquantenaire arches. On weekdays, around 10:00 AM, there are usually still some available. Two metro stations are located near Cinquantenaire Park: Mérode (5 stops from Brussels Central) or Schuman (4 stops from Brussels Central) which runs through the park.
5. Park for free in Brussels: Transit parking
Seven designated " transit " parking areas allow you to park for free on the outskirts of Brussels. From these parking areas, it is very easy to access public transportation to reach your chosen destination. These parking areas have no time limit and are free of charge . In fact, these parking areas are considered an extension of the public right-of-way and cannot be fenced off to make them subject to payment.
6. Park near the pedestrian center
If you absolutely must park in the center of Brussels and leave your vehicle safely in a private, guarded parking lot, you will easily find a space in the parking lots of the Brussels city center pedestrian zone . Real-time indicators will show you the number of spaces remaining.
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