How to reach us

Namahn is located in Sint-Joost-ten-Node (1210), a densely populated commune of Brussels where parking is scarce and highly sensitive to local diversions. We strongly advise you to use public transport. Metro, bus and tram all pass nearby. From any of the three main railway stations in the centre of Brussels, you need about 20 minutes to get to Namahn.

Zuid/Midi

Take metro 2 or 6 heading for Simonis (Elisabeth) and get off at Madou. If you are in a hurry, take the front car.

When you leave Madou station, follow signs for Sterrenkunde/Astronomie and walk straight on to reach Grensstraat/Rue de la Limite.

Centraal/Centrale

Take the bus to Queteletplein/place Quetelet:

• bus 65 heading for Bourget or NATO
• bus 66 heading for Tol/Péage

Turn right as you step off the bus, then first left on to Grensstraat/rue de la Limite.

Noord/Nord

Take bus 61 heading for Montgomery and get off at Kruidtuin/Botanique. Turn right as you step off.  Turn left on to Galileelaan/Avenue Galilée and walk up the hill to Queteletplein/place Quetelet. Turn left on to Grensstraat/Rue de la Limite.

You can also walk: leave the station by the Aarschotstraat/Rue d'Aerschot exit and turn right. Turn left on to Square Victoria Regina,  then right when you reach Kruidtuinstraat/rue Botanique. When you reach Koningstraat/rue Royale, continue straight on to Dwarsstraat/rue Traversière: watch out for trams as you cross! Take the third right on to Grensstraat/rue de la Limite.

Driving here yourself

If you must take the car, consider using the public car park – not cheap, we're afraid – at Dwarsstraat/rue Traversière 19, 300 meters from Namahn on foot. You'll need to approach it from Koningstraat/rue Royale, because of the one-way system. When you walk out of the car park, head left on Dwarsstraat/rue Traversière, and take the second right on to Grensstraat/rue de la Limite.

Online maps

• Google Maps: click here for a larger map or find the shortest route
  make sure to select the appropriate transport mode ( car / public transit / walk )
• Live Search Maps
• Mappy
• ViaMichelin (enter departure details)

If you need advice on leaving Namahn, ask us.

Spending the night

Namahn recommends the nearby Hotel BLOOM!They have nice rooms, no doubt about it.

The neighborhood

In an article on 'Multicultural troubles', The Economist wrote this about our neighborhood: "The Madou district of Brussels may be run-down, but it is also full of small businesses—late-night groceries, cafés, second-hand clothes stores—that are run by people of north African origin. Belgians, Congolese and Moroccans mingle easily on the streets." (The Economist, 27 March 2004, p. 36)

For an enlargement of the splendid panoramic view of the Namahn neighborhood with the Atomium on the horizon, follow this link (1.24MB - new window or tab).