Attraction · Brussels
Royal Palace of Brussels: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Royal Palace is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children aged 12 and under during the summer opening.
- Otherwise: standard (age 13+) — €10.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free for children aged 12 and under during the summer opening: Children must also be booked online for a time slot; no on-site sales. Latecomers are not admitted.
- The palace is no longer free for adults (since 2026); only children 12 and under go free.
- Book early: time slots are limited, online only, and cannot be changed or refunded.
- Outside the summer opening you can still see the façade from Place des Palais and walk in the free Parc de Bruxelles opposite.
- Allow about 60 minutes; the route ends with a 250 m walk in the palace garden.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children aged 12 and under during the summer opening | children under 13 | Only during the annual summer opening (2026: 3 July - 16 August, closed Mondays and 15, 16, 21, 22 July). Adults pay €10. | Yes |
Official prices
Royal Palace ticket prices
| Standard (age 13+) — New from 2026: the summer opening used to be free, but BELSPO's budget was cut, so a €10 fee applies to ages 13 and over. No discounts (no senior, student or teacher rates). Not included in the museumPASSmusées. Online-only, timed booking, max 10 people per booking, non-refundable. | €10 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (standard (age 13+)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Open to the public only in summer. 2026 season: 3 July - 16 August, daily except Mondays, 10:30-17:00 (last entry 16:00); closed 15, 16, 21 and 22 July. The 2027 dates have not been announced.
Place des Palais / Paleizenplein, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
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FAQ
Royal Palace: common questions
Is Royal Palace free?
Royal Palace has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children aged 12 and under during the summer opening. Otherwise the official ticket costs €10.
Who gets free entry to Royal Palace?
Children under 13 — only during the annual summer opening (2026: 3 July - 16 August, closed Mondays and 15, 16, 21, 22 July). Adults pay €10..
Do I need to book for free entry to Royal Palace?
Children must also be booked online for a time slot; no on-site sales. Latecomers are not admitted.
How much is a ticket to Royal Palace?
Standard (age 13+) costs €10 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- koninklijkpaleis-palaisroyal.be/en/practical-information · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- koninklijkpaleis-palaisroyal.be/en/faq
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