It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Hasselt on May 22, 23, and 24 for the 2024 Working Group Meeting of the COST Action Helen. Below you will find some important practical information to help you before and during your stay.
Online participation
The links to join the meetings online are available.
The final programme is available.
Conference dinner.
The dinner will take place on the evening of the 22nd at the Smaaksalon in the city center at the price of EUR 80 per person. Please register and pay for the dinner by May 12 using this link.
Getting to and from Hasselt:
Recommendations from Brussels-Zaventem Airport to the city of Hasselt:
The most convenient way is to take the SNCB train that runs from the airport to Hasselt Station. For direct trains, it departs every hour, and the journey is about 1 hour and 02 mins. A one-way ticket is 19,60 Euro, for second class. There are also other timetable options, but you may have to make a change or two. Plan our journey here. Tickets can be purchased via the company’s app or the totems inside the aeroport. If needed, Belgian trains staff will also be there to help you with the purchase and location of the platforms. You will find the train station directly under the Departure and Arrival Halls of the airport (level -1). The escalator or lift will take you directly to the platform (or into the airport). Have you just arrived at the Brussels Airport station? Have your train ticket ready. You will need to scan it at the entrance gates to go to the platform.
Recommendations from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to the city of Hasselt:
There is no direct train or bus from the Charleroi Airport to the city of Hasselt. The most common way is to take a Flibco bus (also targeted as Flixbus) that will lead you to Brussels Midi Station (also named Brussels Zuid). Then, from Brussels Midi/Zuid Station, you can take a train to Hasselt. The shuttle bus cost around 19,95 Euros. It departs every 20 minutes, and on average, the journey takes around 55 minutes – depending on the traffic conditions. The train ticket will cost around 15,40 Euros, and this last journey will take around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Accommodation
Hasselt offers a wide variety of accommodation options ensuring visitors have plenty of choices to find their ideal stay. Many of these accommodations can be easily found and booked through popular online platforms such as Booking.com and other similar services. Just a few recommendations are provided here, but there are many more options available.
It’s advisable to choose accommodations in the city center, as this area is closer to the event venue.
In Belgium, the Euro serves as the local currency. Card payments are widely accepted across most establishments. However, some card machines do not accept VISA.
Budget hotels:
- Yup Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express
- B&B Hotel
- De Groene Hendrickx
More expensive options:
- Holiday Inn Hasselt
- Boetiekhotel ‘t Hemelhuys
- Has Hotel
- Radisson Blu Hotel
Local commuting
For bus travel within Hasselt, turn to De Lijn. Navigate your routes conveniently through their website or app. Additionally, explore the option of renting bicycles through the official Visit Hasselt website. Need a quick ride? Taxis await right outside the railway station.
For a broader view of Hasselt, explore the Visit Hasselt or drop by the Visit Centre. Discover a wealth of recommendations spanning restaurants, cafés, attractions, and more. You can find recommendations for restaurants, cafés, see & do and more.
We are looking forward to meeting you in Hasselt.
Warm regards,
Rafael Passarelli and Tatiana Chiletto