Upper Town Travel Guide
Brussels
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Popular places to visit
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries 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.
Place du Grand Sablon
This central square is the place to eat, drink and be seen in Brussels. It’s packed with restaurants, antique dealers and chocolate shops.
Berlaymont Building
Berlaymont Building is just one of the places to see in Brussels, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
See important classical collections and groundbreaking contemporary art at the most comprehensive art museum in Brussels.
Magritte Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Magritte Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
Top hotels in Upper Town
The Hotel
Great stay in a clean, fresh & upscale hotel in the heart of the south side close to metros, EU, and many tourist attractions. Best area to stay in if a tourist for leisure or business.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Thon Hotel EU
Excellent stay would strongly recommend
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
Friendly staff, clean room! Everything was great. Water pressure in shower is amazing
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Motel One Brussels
close to museums but quiet area
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon
We enjoyed our stay here while visiting Belgium for the first time. They upgraded us to a larger room since we have expedia VIP. Highly recommend booking a room looking out the main street side as it’s a pretty nice view. It was a good offer to have two mini bar items per day when not using the room ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Brussels EU
Spacious room and clean, walkable to the city centre and Metro
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Town
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.
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 BELvue Museum and Royal Palace of Brussels, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
