Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries Brussels
The Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries in Brussels are among the oldest covered shopping arcades in Europe. They were inaugurated in 1847 and connect the Grasmarkt with the Koningsstraat under an elegant glass roof. The galleries house chocolatiers, bookshops, fashion and design stores, and several historic cafés and restaurants. The Théâtre Royal des Galeries is also located in this prestigious passage.
The galleries are entirely on the ground floor and step-free, accessible from both entrances. The floor is flat and paved, allowing wheelchair users to move comfortably through the whole passage. Adapted toilets are provided in several restaurants along the route.
There is no dedicated car park, but the nearby Grand-Place, Albertine and Monnaie car parks have accessible spaces and lifts. De Brouckère pre-metro stop and Central Station metro stop are a few minutes' walk away. The area around the galleries combines paved city streets with a few historic cobblestone stretches.
Good to know
- Reservation
- No reservation needed — open passage, free to enter. The Théâtre Royal des Galeries has its own booking rules — ask about wheelchair spaces.
- Busy and quiet times
- Busiest on Saturday afternoons and in December (Christmas shopping). Weekdays around 2 pm are atmospheric and calm — ideal for a chocolatier visit or a terrace break.
- Things to note
- Fully step-free — flat paved floor along the entire 213 m gallery. Adapted toilets are available in several restaurants and cafés along the route.
- Visit tip
- Central Station or De Brouckère metro stops are a 3 min walk away, both with lifts. Combine with the Grand Place (200 m via Rue des Bouchers) and the Belgian Comic Strip Center.
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