Etterbeek Travel Guide
Brussels
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 romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Tour & Taxis
Learn about the events happening in Tour & Taxis during your trip to Brussels. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this culturally rich area.
NATO Headquarters
After visiting NATO Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Ferris Wheel
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
Top hotels in Etterbeek
Sofitel Brussels Europe
Lovely quiet room, lots of nice restaurants and bars nearby.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Hotel
We loved the hotel clean, lovely staff, breakfast was amazing and lounge upgrade definitely worth it most definitely will be back .
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Clean, big, great location near shopping, a little far from city center,
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
I chose it for its proximity to Bruxelles-Central station and the Grand Place. In both respects, it was ideal.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Very good experience, some problem With room hearing but still great stay, food here is very good , worth dining in
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
pentahotel Brussels Airport
Other neighbourhoods around Etterbeek
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.
Upper Town
Upper Town is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Parlamentarium and Place du Luxembourg. See more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station.
Ixelles
Consider a visit to Avenue Louise and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Ixelles. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Dautzenberg Tram Stop or Flagey Tram Stop.
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.
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Travellers choose Saint-Josse-ten-Noode for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Gillon Tram Stop or Madou Station and check out top sights like Place Charles Rogier.
