What areas should i avoid in brussels as a tourist i am arriving at Midi station at 7am on november 5th with luggage and plan to walk to a hotel near Grand Place
belgian_witWhat areas should I avoid in Brussels as a tourist
belgian_witAccepted answer
the_pastry_pathBrussels is mostly fine but keep your wits about you around Gare du Nord and Gare du Midi because pickpockets love those hubs. You should probably skip booking any hotels near the North or South stations as they are pretty unpleasant. Parts of Molenbeek and Anderlecht like the Ribaucourt or Clemenceau districts can get rough too. It really depends on the time of day and which specific street you are on but just stay alert.
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old_guard_vla2I found the central station area quite safe for my stays. It is a much better base for exploring than the outskirts. Cheers
vibe_check_be_proTrue. Brussels is pretty much as safe as Paris or London in that regard. Just watch your bag in crowds
Haha_BelgiumExactly. The area around Midi is super dirty and feels a bit grim even if it is not super dangerous during the day. I hate the smell there
map_readerSome local residents tell me that the bad reputation of certain neighborhoods is just a bit of a political exaggeration. I have never had any trouble personally. Good luck