Ixelles Travel Guide
Brussels





Popular places to visit

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

Avenue Louise
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.

Place du Luxembourg
Learn about the local history of Brussels when you take a trip to Place du Luxembourg. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.

Architecture Museum de Loge
You can study the exhibits at Architecture Museum de Loge, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Brussels. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this culturally rich area.
Ixelles Ponds
Explore the great outdoors at Ixelles Ponds, a lovely green space in Brussels. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Flagey
Enjoy a show at Flagey, a popular theatre in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium

From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
Top hotels in Ixelles

Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery
"While staying at Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery, we truly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is located in a very central area with just a short walk to many of the places we wanted to visit, which made exploring Brussels extremely convenient. The hotel itself was very clean, well-maintained, and the ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Hôtel Aqua by HappyCulture
"Great experience! Totally recommended!"
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

B&B HOTEL Brussels Centre Louise
"This hotel was in a pretty good location but the hotel itself was super cute and chic, very well maintained and the staff were exceptionally helpful!!! Free coffee was a bonus but as a tourist we were trying to figure things out and make plans and the staff were exceptional! Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Radisson RED Brussels
"Everything was excellent"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Moxy Brussels City Center
"Clean, modern property with spacious rooms. Good location"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Ibis Brussels Centre Châtelain
"Staff friendly and very helpful."
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ixelles

Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk
Get to know Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk and its many features like its museums and live music. You might want to explore sights like Royal Palace of Brussels and Place Royale, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.

Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk
You might enjoy the bars while in Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk. Place du Grand Sablon is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Petit Sablon Tram Stop or Poelaert Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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

Marolles
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Marolles. You might want to make time for a stop at Place du Jeu de Balle or Law Courts of Brussels.

Etterbeek
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Etterbeek. Albert Hall Complex is a notable sight, and you can get around town at La Chasse Tram Stop or Acacias Tram Stop to see more of the city.

European Quarter
Travellers choose European Quarter for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station and check out top sights like Schumanplein.
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