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What to do in Brussels

Popular places to visit

La Grand Place

4.5/5(333 reviews)

The former food market is still a popular spot for fine Belgian cuisine and is a protected World Heritage site.

Atomium

4.5/5(181 reviews)

The strangest piece of architecture in Brussels is a series of steel spheres that can be seen from across the city. The site houses a restaurant and museum.

Avenue Louise

4/5(104 reviews)

During your trip to Brussels, you can do some window-shopping at Avenue Louise. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Brussels Christmas Market

4.5/5(5 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

European Union Parliament Building

4/5(201 reviews)

After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

King Baudouin Stadium

2.5/5(3 reviews)

Catch an event at King Baudouin Stadium during your trip to Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Manneken Pis Statue

3.5/5(283 reviews)

This small statue of a urinating child has brought joy to Belgians for centuries and is now a national icon.

Royal Palace of Brussels

4/5(180 reviews)

Enjoy a rare glimpse of a palace interior or admire the facade of the royal palace from Brussels Park. You might even see the King or Queen of the Belgians.

Mini-Europe

4.5/5(80 reviews)

Hundreds of replicas of Europe’s most famous attractions can be found at this amusement park located beneath the Atomium.

Areas of Brussels

Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk, you might enjoy attractions like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station to see more of the city.

Grand-Place

If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Royal Theatre Toone are top sights worth seeing.

Brussels showing a city and night scenes

Lower Town

4/5(449 area reviews)

Known for its interesting museums and fantastic breweries, there's plenty to explore in Lower Town. Top attractions like La Grand Place and Brussels Stock Exchange are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station or De Brouckere Station to see more of the city.

Royal Palace of Brussels featuring heritage architecture and château or palace

Upper Town

4.5/5(56 area reviews)

Upper Town is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Parlamentarium and Place du Luxembourg. See more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station.

Ixelles

Consider a visit to Avenue Louise and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Ixelles. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Dautzenberg Tram Stop or Flagey Tram Stop.

Sint-Gillis

Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Sint-Gillis. Top attractions like Brussels South Railway Station and Saint Gilles Town Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bethléem Tram Stop or Guillaume Tell Tram Stop to see more of the city.