Brussels Hotel Guide. Hotels in Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium

Ixelles is known for being walkable and business-friendly with many neighborhood options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Many visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the parks. With hotels to suit everyone's tastes, Ixelles serves as a good starting point for exploring the greater Brussels area.

Sightseeing around Ixelles

The monuments and historic sites offer insight into the area's history, while the museums add a sense of refinement. D'Ieteren Gallery, Horta Museum, and Architecture Museum de Loge feature captivating exhibits. For cultural attractions, head to Museum of Fantastic Arts, Ixelles Museums of Fine Arts, and Camille Lemonnier Museum. Swing by Egmont Palace, Cantillon Brewery, and Jeanneke Pis to learn about local history. Some landmarks that can't be missed include Place du Petit Sablon, Place du Luxembourg, and Notre Dame du Sablon. Hours of family fun are waiting at Brussels Aquarium, Mini-Europe, and Bruparck.

You can get some shopping done while you're here, or take part in any number of other activities. You can spend a leisurely afternoon outside at Tenbosch, Ixelles Ponds, or Leopold Park. At Tervuren Arboretum, Hallerbos, and Tivoli Park, take some time to really appreciate nature. Plan to do some shopping while in town? Consider Midi Market, Galeries St. Hubert, and City 2 Shopping Mall. If you've got some more time, you won't be disappointed by Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, Woluwe Shopping Centre, and Foret de Soignes Sport.

Some of the area's most popular sights are Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Museum of Musical Instruments - Old England Building, and Manneken Pis Statue. Porte de Hal Museum, Natural Sciences Museum, and Antoine Wiertz Museum are other must-sees.

Getting around Ixelles

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Horta Station and Parvis de Saint-Gilles Station.

Brussels (BRU) is the closest major airport, 7.3 miles (11.7 km) from Ixelles. The next closest airport is Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.), located 25.5 miles (41.1 km) away.