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A walkable neighborhood, Brussels East is known for being business-friendly and economical, while having a great selection of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Many visitors come for its beautiful outdoor settings, especially the parks. A stay at one of Brussels East's hotels or hostels makes it easy to venture out into the greater Zaventem area.

Sightseeing around Brussels East

The museums and monuments are some of the area's top attractions. Confederate Museum, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert Communal Museum, and Albert Couvreur Pharmaceutical Collection feature a variety of exhibits. For cultural attractions, head to Schaerbeek Museum of Beer, Royal Museum of Military History, and Museum of Fencing. Cathedral of St. Michael, Coudenberg Palace, and The King's House are monuments worth a look. Some landmarks that can't be missed include Cauchie House, Schuman Plein, and Colonne du Congres. Mini-Europe, Bruparck, and Brussels Aquarium will provide enjoyment for the whole family.

Popular things to do in the area include shopping and running. You can spend a leisurely afternoon outside at Malou Park, Jubilee Park, or Leopold Park. Surround yourself with nature at Tervuren Arboretum, Tivoli Park, and Hallerbos. For retail therapy, consider Woluwe Shopping Centre, City 2 Shopping Mall, and Galeries St. Hubert, and seek out the perfect souvenir. If you've got some more time, you won't be disappointed by Brabantse Golf, Foret de Soignes Sport, and Midi Market.

A few of the area's most popular attractions are Belgian Comic Strip Center, Museum of Musical Instruments - Old England Building, and Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Autoworld Museum, Royal Museums of Art and History, and Spontaneous Art Museum are other must-sees.

Getting around Brussels East

If you want to get around the city, Roodebeek Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Diamant Station and Tomberg Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Brussels Bordet Station is the closet train station, but Brussels Evere Station and Brussels Meiser Station are also nearby.

Brussels East is 3.3 miles (5.3 km) from the airport in Brussels (BRU). You can also fly in and out of Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.), which is located 22.4 miles (36 km) away.