My husband and I stayed here for two nights in early July. When I booked it I couldn't find reviews about it anywhere but - I was impressed with their website and it looked like they were in a great neighborhood (they are!). We had the very top room - had to climb some stairs, but I loved it. The bed was so comfortable and being on the top floor was completely private. With so many tourists in the center of Belgium is was so nice to stay off the beaten path and retreat to our room. They have a lovely home and Ester was a wonderful host. We paid 110 Euro for two people for two nights (breakfast included)! It was the best deal during our trip. The B&B is right around the corner from the Horta metro (subway) stop, so getting around the city was a piece of cake. If you stay here, make some time to explore the neighborhood a bit - there are great places to see and eat just steps away!

My husband & I really enjoyed our stay at Casa Belgo Argentina in a working class neighbourhood in Brussels back in October 2007. The B&B is above the husband's veterinary office. We spent part of a morning chatting with him, Rene Sterpin (Belgian), who regaled us with stories of his irreverent student days. His wife, Esther Amer (from Argentina), is a huge fan of Art Nouveau. Brussels has lots of it!

They have two cats, but one hides. Kitty more than made up for Michotte's reclusive ways by waiting for me every morning at the bottom of the stairs. I enjoyed the breakfasts, in part because I'm fond of fruit and cheese (I'm not a bacon-and-eggs type). Plus Kitty was so affectionate! One morning, we overslept and showed up late for breakfast. I was quite apologetic, but Esther kept assuring me that it didn't matter, "It's only serious for Kitty."

We stayed in the top floor room, which also has a kitchen. One evening, we picked up some prepared goodies from the nearby market and ate them in the kitchen. It felt as if we were almost in our own little apartment. The shower is in the kitchen. I prefer baths, but I didn't mind, because I found the setting rather amusing. There's another room downstairs, which doesn't have a kitchen, but is more conventional.

If you need to use a phone or the internet, there's a shop across the street. There are a few restaurants in the area. Up the street (about 10-20 minute walk) is a lovely park that has green parrots. The subway is a walk of about 5-10 minutes from the B&B.

Recommended for: getting off the beaten track; those with curiosity and a sense of adventure; cat lovers; more modest budgets; those who want privacy, but find hotels impersonal.
Not recommended for: those with mobility issues; those who insist on luxury (however, we were comfortable and the neighbourhood is quiet).