Part of Brussels’ historic city centre, Sainte Catherine is a maze of cobblestone alleys once home to the city’s poorest residents. Nowadays, it stands resplendent in its stark contrast to the city’s more modern side, and the more aristocratic quarters of the Upper Town, where grand avenues are flanked by even grander palaces. Boasting Brussels’ trendiest boutiques, an eclectic mix of eateries and an enticing and vibrant nightlife, Sainte Catherine is the ideal base from which to explore Brussels, perfect for those wanting to experience an utterly spunky Brussels. Book you holiday rental apartment in Sainte Catherine and discover just how many treasures you’ll have right outside your door. Place St. Catherine The heart and soul of Sainte Catherine is its homonymous plaza, once home to the most thriving port in the entire country. Ask the locals and they’ll tell you they still refer to the plaza by its original name: the fish market. Back in the 1500s this was the effervescent pulse of Brussels, where fishermen would sail right in to sell their fresh catches. Fishing provided an unrivalled livelihood for the city’s residents for hundreds of years, and the plaza is revered for its cultural and historical significance. The port may ...

If you’re looking for a splendid spa on your next Brussels vacation, look no further than Avenue Louise, the city’s premier shopping and dining strip. The 2.7km artery boasts an interesting history, and has been at the centre of Brussels’ effervescence for over 150 years. Flanked by enormous chestnut trees, and inhabited by some of the richest people in the country, Avenue Louise is the epitome destination for anyone wanting to experience the fashionable essence of the Belgian capital. So if you happen to encounter a rainy day whilst on a Brussels vacation, or you simply want to indulge all your senses for just a few hours, then book an apartment on Avenue Louise and head to one of our favourite beauty and health spas. Serendip Spa, 18 Place Stephanie On popular and trendy Stephanie Square is where you’ll find Serendip Spa, one of the city’s very best beauty retreats. This is the place to come to if being spoiled and serviced from head to toe in deliciously relaxing surroundings is just your thing. From yoga classes, to face and body treatments and a chance to snap up some of the best botanical beauty products in Europe, Serendip Spa offers enough enticements to ...