Private Guided Tour of the Van Eetvelde Hotel

The Hôtel van Eetvelde is one of Victor Horta’s most celebrated masterpieces and a landmark of Brussels Art Nouveau. Built in 1895 for Edmond van Eetvelde, Secretary General for the Congo Free State, the residence was conceived as both a prestigious private home and a setting for elegant receptions reflecting his social status and influence.

Recently reopened following the complete restoration of its spectacular central glass roof, the house perfectly embodies Horta’s revolutionary architectural language. Characteristic of his style, the Hôtel van Eetvelde features flowing lines, refined ironwork, noble materials, and an extraordinary rotunda crowned by a luminous stained-glass skylight that floods the interiors with natural light. The harmonious integration of architecture and decorative arts creates a sophisticated dialogue between structure, ornament, and space.

Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, the residence has preserved many of its original decorative elements and remains one of the finest examples of mature Art Nouveau architecture in Europe.

The visit continues in the neighbouring house, which served as Edmond van Eetvelde’s private office and is equally exceptional in both scale and design. Guests will also have the opportunity to freely explore the exhibition dedicated to the preserved stones of the façade of the Hôtel Aubecq, another iconic Victor Horta creation built in 1902 and partially saved from demolition in 1950.

The guided tour starts at 15h30 sharp, we kindly ask you to arrive 10 minutes early, by your own means.

Address: Av. Palmerston 4, 1000 Brussels.