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Known for being walkable and family-friendly, Brussels West is an economical neighborhood, offering convenient options for restaurants, bars, and beer. Many visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the parks. Brussels West is a great home base for exploring the greater Brussels area, especially with so many hotels and hostels to choose from.

Sightseeing around Brussels West

The monuments and historic sites offer insight into the area's history, while the museums add a sense of refinement. Browse the collections at Black Sisters Museum, Brussels Museum of Industry and Labour-La Fonderie, or Streetlight Museum. The local culture at National Museum of the Resistance, Erasmus House, and Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium might be just what you're looking for. Monuments like National Basilica of the Sacred Heart, National Basilica of the Sacred-Heart of Koekelberg, and Manneken Pis Statue honor the area. St. Catherine's Square, Halles de Saint-Gery, and Cantillon Brewery are a few landmarks that can't be missed. Be sure to get some family photos at Brussels Aquarium, Mini-Europe, and Bruparck.

Popular things to do in the area include shopping and taking a tour. You can take some time to enjoy the outdoors at Laeken Park, Heysel Park, and Astrid Park. Explore nature at Tervuren Arboretum, Hallerbos, and Tivoli Park. You won't be disappointed visiting other sights like City 2 Shopping Mall, King Baudouin Stadium, or Midi Market.

Don't miss some of the area's most popular attractions, such as La Grand Place, Belgian Comic Strip Center, and Atomium. You can also head to Catholic University of Brussels, Erasmus College, and Rogier Square.

Getting around Brussels West

If you want to get around the city, Simonis Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Osseghem Station and Beekkant Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Brussels Berchem-Sainte-Agathe Station is the closet train station, but Brussels Jette Station and Brussels West Station are also nearby.

The Brussels (BRU) airport is 7.8 miles (12.5 km) from Brussels West. The next closest airport is Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.), located 23.2 miles (37.3 km) away.