Brussels is a vibrant city teeming with local businesses that offer a plethora of promotions and special offers. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, there’s always an opportunity to discover something new and save while supporting the local economy.
Brussels Card: Your Gateway to Discounts
The Brussels Card is an excellent way to explore the city’s attractions while enjoying significant savings. Cardholders receive discounts on various tourist attractions, quality restaurants, bars, guided tours, and outdoor activities. Notable offers include:
- Basilique de Koekelberg: Enjoy a panoramic view of Brussels with a €2 discount on the entrance fee.
- Belgian Beer Experience: Savor a unique beer tasting experience with a 15% discount.
- Belgian Chocolate Workshop: Participate in a 2.5-hour chocolate workshop and learn to temper, mold, and fill pralines and mendiants, all at a 15% discount.
- Belgian Waffle Workshop: Create, bake, and decorate delicious waffles with a 15% discount on the workshop fee.
- Brussels Beer Project: Receive a complimentary 12.5cl beer with the purchase of a beer.
- Brussels By Water: Experience a unique view of Brussels from the water with a €2 discount on the ticket price.
These discounts are updated annually on February 1st, ensuring fresh deals for cardholders.
Local Friday: A Celebration of Local Commerce
Since 2021, ‘Local Friday’ has emerged as a responsible alternative to the Black Friday frenzy. From November 24 to December 1, 2025, Brussels shops united to promote local, ethical, authentic, creative, and friendly consumption. This week-long event offered an opportunity to support the local economy while enjoying great bargains. Participating businesses provided various promotions, actions, and surprises, making it a festive period for shoppers.
Exclusive Hotel Offers
For those seeking a luxurious stay in Brussels, The Dominican Boutique Hotel offers several enticing packages:
- Summer Deal: Enjoy 15% off your stay when booking between April 15 and August 31, 2026, with a minimum stay of two nights.
- Dine & Stay: Starting at €170 per person, this package includes an overnight stay in a luxurious room, a three-course dinner (excluding drinks), and breakfast.
- Double Free Upgrade: Book a Deluxe room for two consecutive nights or more and receive a double upgrade, including breakfast. Valid for arrivals from Sunday to Thursday.
- Bubbles & Bites: Starting at €245 per room, this package includes ten appetizers, a bottle of champagne, and breakfast.
- The Dominican Brunch: From €290, enjoy an overnight stay in a luxurious room and The Dominican Exclusive Sunday Brunch for two, accompanied by live music and all-inclusive drinks.
Happy Hours Market: Sustainable Savings
Happy Hours Market offers a sustainable way to shop by providing discounted food products nearing their expiration dates. Consumers can purchase over 5,000 products daily between 8 am and 10 pm, with discounts up to 70%. Orders are delivered in the evening or the next day to various distribution points in Brussels, where consumers can collect them. This initiative not only offers significant savings but also contributes to reducing food waste.
By taking advantage of these promotions and special offers, you can enjoy the best of what Brussels has to offer while supporting local businesses and sustainable practices.