Helmet 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.

Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

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

Royal Palace of Brussels
Enjoy a rare glimpse of a palace interior or admire the facade of the royal palace from Brussels Park. You might even see the King or Queen of the Belgians.
Things to do

From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium

From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train

From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)

Brussels: Bruges & Ghent Tour with Cruise & Christmas Market
Top hotels in Helmet

The Hotel
Everything
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Quite ok
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Good room
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
Room is spacious, floor had some weird stains, and the bathroom has a frosted door which we did not find appropriate for a family. You could see the person on the toilet or undressing.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

a&o Brussel Centrum
The rooms were basic but clean. Bath was nice.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
Very nice hotel conveniently located in the train station.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Helmet

Schaerbeek
Get to know Schaerbeek and its many features like its churches and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Schaerbeek Museum of Beer and Spontaneous Art Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Pogge Tram Stop or Eenens Tram Stop to get around 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 Le Botanique.

Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.

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 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.

Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like Rue des Bouchers and Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.
