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6 years ago
Enormous variety of goods they sell. Perfume, make up, liquors, beers, souvenirs, Belgian specialties, tons of chocolates, etc. I did my shopping here before returning to the US. read more
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Pier A
1930 Zaventem
Belgium
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http://www.brusselsairport.be/nl/passngr/shops/pier_a/shopping/57570
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What time does Duty Free Shop open?
What time does Duty Free Shop close?
Does Duty Free Shop have parking?
Yes, Duty Free Shop has parking options.
Ok rather easy to roam around airport Multiple restaurants…read moreand a great juice bar Great working stations Easy to travel to the city center by train
Arriving in Brussels, my flight parked at the farthest gate in the Brussels airport and I had a…read morehike to get to border control. The line took almost one hour at 9am on a weekday. Unlike in Germany, it appeared that Brussels had not yet implemented the new customs system at arrivals so non EU citizens queued in one line. EU citizens zipped through with the electronic pass gates. However when it was my turn with the agent I only had to scan the fingers on my right hand, answered a question what do I do for a living and that was it. Less than a couple minutes surprisingl. Baggage claim was right after and then the exit. Very good signage that directed people to the bus, train, parking, etc. When departing Brussels, follow the signs to the appropriate terminal if not checking luggage. Electronic gates required a boarding pass scan to validate trip and gain entrain to the security screening area. At least multiple lines were open so it flowed well. Plastics baggies needed to hold your small liquid containers), water bottles emptied, belts removed but shoes stayed on. Immigration was next and much more efficient on departure. US citizens accessed the electronic gates with just a passport scan and photo. It's not 100% functional as I was told to keep trying gates until my passport was accepted (4th one was the charm). Passport still had to be inspected and stamped afterwards but that was quick. Overall 50-50 rating based on this experience. Hopefully arrivals will be much better after full implementation of the EES screening process.
Holiday decor still up
This is the second airport for the Brussels area. About an hour away from the city…read more Flew in from Warsaw and this seems to be the smaller/budget airlines airport. 10-15 minutes for luggage to appear in the claim area. Walked out thinking I would take a Taxi to my hotel close to the City Center. Taxi driver mentioned it would be almost 200 Euros and suggested going back and taking a shuttle bus. Ok, that math works much better as it was 19 Euros one way. Comfortable coach bus that took about an hour to take passengers to Brussels Central station. I didn't see too many amenities outside of the Terminal. If you have time and not in a rush to get to the City Center, will do. That said, I would pick BRU as the preferred airport.
I do not recommend using this parking lot. I paid 100 euro one month in advance and, when I…read morearrived in the early morning of my flight, their cameras meant to scan my license plate and the QR code they provided did not work. I tried every access point with no luck and pushed the assistance button but no one answered after nearly 20 minutes so had to pull a ticket and pay another 110 euro when leaving after our trip. I contacted customer service twice before getting a response and, after providing them with proof of multiple payments, they only offered me a parking credit for the next time I fly out of this airport which is 4 hours away from where I live and won't likely ever use again. I insisted on a full refund but never heard back from them. Do not recommend giving them your business. There are other places to park that are cheaper and nearly as close to the terminals.
Eindhoven is a small but excellent airport. At security, you don't have to remove liquids or…read moreelectronics; they just do a separate screen if something is confusing or questionable. Past security, there are shops for duty free, and you can relax and have a coffee or adult beverage while waiting for your flight. Small airlines can forgo the standard buses with the ability for passengers to walk right on the aircraft. Amazing airport experience!
This is a small but very convenient airport for people living around Eindhoven. Small airlines like…read moreTransavia and Ryan airlines operate mainly through small airports such as this one. This airport has a lot of connectivity to other airports throughout Europe and north Africa. We recently caught a direct flight from Eindhoven airport into Marrakesh, Morocco for our seventh marriage anniversary trip and it was so very convenient for us. Some of the boarding procedures struck me as odd because since this is a very small airport, you are made to stand outside and walk to your plane. I have done this another small airports but we were made to stand outside in the freezing rain for a long time due to slight miscommunications before we got the green signal to board our plane. If they could iron out these small inefficiencies, I would give this airport five stars.
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Boarding outside in the cold winter
Boarding outside in the cold Jan winter
Spacious and beautiful, there are plenty of tables and seats at this lounge, but at the busiest…read moretimes, you may still have to circle around to find a spot. I grabbed some food here for breakfast prior to my morning flight. They have beer, wine available as well. Employees were quick in terms of cleaning up after guests when they leave so tables could be used by the next guests.
Decent lounge at Brussels airport. In the positive side, it is spacious. At 9am there were plenty…read moreof seats available. There was a large variety of breakfast food of mid quality (ie pre-made omelet rounds, dry croissants). I liked the separate snack area with self serve alcohol , expresso machine, fridge with sodas, and bar snacks. There are showers available but major negative was the number of bathrooms. A lounge of this size needs many more!
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I had a wonderful salesperson! I wish I remembered his name. He showed me a number of options and…read morefound me a lovely bag in gold that fit me proportionately and by style. When I travel, I don't dress particularly well. I never know what neighborhoods I might go through and don't want to be a target if I am strolling on my own. He never once treated me differently from all the other well dressed patrons. Brussels has the largest selection available for sale I have seen in Europe and Asia. I will be going home happy with a beautiful purchase!
Lovely small shop with scented candles from Yankee Candle and Bath and Body work products. They…read morealso have bath bombs. I have not seen these products (yet) elsewhere in Brussels, so that makes it a nice and unique shop if you need a small gift.
Manneke is a fun gift shop that has genuine high-quality souvenirs from Brussels made by talented…read morelocals reflecting the diversity and talent of the area. Just around the corner from the Grand-Place, the store features local artisan products including jewelry made from recycled materials, small-scale brews, food, clothing, bags, books, and stationary. Great assortment of fun, unique souvenirs to remember Brussels. I purchased a fun necklace from Tanuki (www.tanukicrea.be) that is made from beautiful washi (Japanese paper) in a cherry blossom print. Friendly employees. I love supporting the small-guy and local businesses. www.manneke.brussels
Apparently a Dutch chain that reminds me of Daiso, that sells a variety of cutesy little items for…read moredecoration to house hold products and beauty products. I was in the town during the holiday season and they had a lot of cute Xmas themed stuff like chocolates, lights, gift tags, pens etc. If you're tight on cash but want to still get presents for your friends and family, give this shop a try. I'm sure you won't leave empty handed
This famous lace shop is in one corner of Grand Place and has one of the prettiest window displays…read moreI have seen. They specialise in handmade lace but also keep cheaper tourist items in factory lace. Though they don't really appreciate tourists on a budget, unlike the rudeness of other shop people in Brussels, they patiently showed us some of their exquisite pieces and eventually we found something pretty and not too expensive to take home. A lovely place.
This is a little gem in the middle of Brussels European district. The manager Nathalie goes the…read moreextra mile to please her customers. You will get lots of explanation about products and a good personal advice which is hard to find these days, a higher level of service. The prices are very reasonable and they do nice promotions regularly. If you don't have time or don't have the occasion to pass there you can order by phone or mail and they will send you the products.
A great place with a very competent staff. I recommend it to everyone,…read moreyou just want to buy ...everything! :) Gosia
Very beautiful, hand made Belgium lace items - from table cloths, umbrellas, shawls, fans, dollies,…read moreetc. Very cool store to browse in the Palace square, I bought a beautiful fan which was pretty reasonable at 10 euros, and a great souvenir to use back in NYC during the summer!
Great place to shop for random items, clothes, hair accessories, make up, mens and children's…read moreclothing, kitchen items, household items and inexpensive gift ideas. A chain of stores in different locations throughout Belgium. Nothing of great quality are very expensive. But quick and easy shopping if you are in a hurry. The location in Kent was much bigger which was to be expected. Both locations always had customers shopping. Nice selection.
I've been going down memory lane a bit and with some recent serious chocolate cravings, I started…read morereminiscing about my Brussels trip back a few summers ago and my trip to the Neuhaus Factory (Store). Hands down, THE BEST, most DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE I have ever tasted. Amazing! Free samples and such a wide variety of flavors and types of chocolates. Truly a craft. I got to see how they make the chocolate in the back as well. Next time we are visiting Brussels, we are loading up on more Belgian heavenly chocolate!
If you're in Brussels and want chocolate (of course you do you're in Belgium for god's sake!) you…read moregotta come here. There are lines and lines and lines of chocolates for you to sample FOR FREE. It is a ways from the center of Brussels but the 40-60 min trip one way IS WORTH the excursion. Neuhaus claims to be the inventor of the praline and is world renowned and where better to try it than where you can sample to your hearts content for FREE. Also you can buy 1kg boxes galore. They have a sale 3 boxes (1kg each) for 90 euro which is crazy expensive but if you're doing the math it's a good price because one of those chocolates on its own is sure to cost 2.50/3 dollars. (Yes I bought three boxes) if you don't want to spend 90 euros (reasonable lol) there's lots of other things to choose from that will likely be more within budget!
Awesome store with great prices. Make sure to visit on your next trip. You will not regret.read more
Ok, so I was trying to steer away from purchasing any clothing abroad because I only took one…read morecarry-on PLUS I don't need more junk to clutter up my space. Boy was I wrong. I never felt the need to purchase any clothing in Paris (feigning shock), but Brussels offered too many options and the style here was trendy and modern. Walking around the shopping district close to the Grand Place was my undoing. So on my second to last day in Brussels, I basically chose to walk into every single shop on the street. This establishment is as if Ross married H&M and they had a baby. The store is packed with inexpensive clothing (deals, mind you) but the clutter and lack of signs is where they make up for the good deals. I went here for a cheap scarf and while their leggings were cheap, I was unable to find any in my size given that Americans are obese and the metric system here offers no mental relief. They basically cover everything from shoes to lingerie to clothing. The lines here were long, but moved in an efficient manner. Perhaps the DMV should sent some trainers here in order to get ideas on supply chain methods and efficiency improvements.