Brussels West Travel Guide
Where to stay in Brussels West
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Brussels Museum of Industry and Labour and MIMA are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Duchesse de Brabant Tram Stop or Triangle Tram Stop to get around.
Laken
Get to know Laken and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Laeken Park and Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, and you can jump on the metro at Centenaire Tram Stop or Stuyvenbergh Station to get around the city.
Northern Quarter
You might enjoy the restaurants while you're in Northern Quarter, and if you want to see some more of the larger Brussels area, you can take a ride on the metro at Jules De Trooz Tram Stop.
Jette
Appreciated for its restaurants and monuments, you might consider exploring Jette. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dieleghem Abbey, and jump on the metro at Lenoir or Ancienne Barrière - Oude Afspanning to get around the city.
Koekelberg
You might enjoy the bars while in Koekelberg. Brussels Aquarium is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Besme Tram Stop or Bossaert-Basilique Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Groot-Bijgaarden
While in Groot-Bijgaarden, you'll enjoy the restaurants. Catch the metro at Bayens Tram Stop to see top sights like Brussels Kart EXPO while you're in the area.
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Popular places to visit
La Grand Place
The former food market is still a popular spot for fine Belgian cuisine and is a protected World Heritage site.
Atomium
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
During your trip to Brussels, you can do some window-shopping at Avenue Louise. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Mini-Europe
Hundreds of replicas of Europe’s most famous attractions can be found at this amusement park located beneath the Atomium.
King Baudouin Stadium
Catch an event at King Baudouin Stadium during your trip to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
European Union Parliament Building
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.
Things to do
Brussels Highlights Walking and Bus Tour w/ Waffle
Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills
- Brussels Aquarium
- Streetlight Museum
- La Grand Place
- Tomorrowland
- Atomium
- NATO Headquarters
- Walibi Belgium
- Mini-Europe
- King Baudouin Stadium
- European Union Parliament Building
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Manneken Pis Statue
- Place du Grand Sablon
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- Brussels Christmas Market
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- Berlaymont Building
- UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus