Upper Town Travel Guide

Brussels

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Photo provided by Vistbelgium.com/Ricardo de la Riva
Brussels Park featuring a statue or sculpture and a garden
Bellevue Museum which includes interior views as well as a small group of people
Jubilee Park featuring a statue or sculpture
Cathedral of St. Michael showing a church or cathedral, a city and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

European Union Parliament Building

European Union Parliament Building

4/5(201 reviews)

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.

European Union Parliament Building
Royal Palace of Brussels showing an administrative building, heritage architecture and a castle

Royal Palace of Brussels

4/5(180 reviews)

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.

Royal Palace of Brussels
Place du Grand Sablon showing a city and street scenes

Place du Grand Sablon

4.5/5(8 reviews)

This central square is the place to eat, drink and be seen in Brussels. It’s packed with restaurants, antique dealers and chocolate shops.

Place du Grand Sablon
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

4/5(71 reviews)

See important classical collections and groundbreaking contemporary art at the most comprehensive art museum in Brussels.

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Brussels Park featuring a statue or sculpture and a garden

Brussels Park

4/5(74 reviews)

Stroll the avenue between the Royal Palace and Belgian Parliament to discover the beauty of one of the largest parks in Brussels.

Brussels Park
Magritte Museum

Magritte Museum

4/5(8 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Magritte Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Magritte Museum

Things to do

Luxembourg

Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels

฿2,317
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
From Brussels: Bruges Full-Day Guided Tour

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

฿1,633
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

฿1,861
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Brussels: Full-Day Guided Tour of Ghent in Spanish

From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium

฿1,633
per adult
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train

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

฿2,659
per adult
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
Our tourists taking pictures of the main Square of Antwerp

Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels

฿1,709
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels
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Top hotels in Upper Town

The Hotel

The Hotel

4 out of 5
38 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels
The price is ฿5,850 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿5,850
฿6,363 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,310 reviews)
"Comfortable room. Nice view."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

The Hotel
Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre

Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre

4 out of 5
Parochiaansstraat 15-27, Brussels
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Brussels. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)
"Great hotel! Great staff!!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

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Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
Thon Hotel EU

Thon Hotel EU

4 out of 5
Rue de la Loi, 75, Brussels
The price is ฿4,517 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿4,517
฿4,951 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"We stayed for four nights and could not fault the service. The room was clean and comfortable. Only a 20 minute walk through the park to Brussels Central Station and right next to the metro station if feeling a little tired."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Thon Hotel EU
Courtyard by Marriott Brussels EU

Courtyard by Marriott Brussels EU

4 out of 5
Rue Joseph II 32, Brussels
The price is ฿4,586 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
฿4,586
฿5,024 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (766 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Brussels EU
NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon

NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon

4 out of 5
Rue Bodenbroek 2/4, Brussels
The price is ฿6,355 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿6,355
฿6,899 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Great restaurant"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon
Radisson RED Brussels

Radisson RED Brussels

4 out of 5
Rue d'Idalie, 35, Brussels
The price is ฿5,019 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
฿5,019
฿5,483 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Awesome place"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Radisson RED Brussels
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Other neighbourhoods around Upper Town

Jubilee Park featuring heritage architecture and a garden

European Quarter

4/5(90 area reviews)

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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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 Royal - Koninklijke Wijk
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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.

Ixelles
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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.

Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
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Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

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.

Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk
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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.

Etterbeek

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