Wijk van de Squares Travel Guide
Brussels


Visit Wijk van de Squares
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

Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels

Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket

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

Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels

From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Ferris Wheel
Top hotels in Wijk van de Squares

First Euroflat Hotel
Comfortable and convenient to subway. Thin walls and heard neighbors partying all night.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Brussels EU
Very friendly staff, lovely comfortable room, great bar area open in the evening. Don’t be put off thinking it’s a little out of the centre, it’s really close to a metro stop that is on all 4 lines with good access to both the central and midi stations.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Great hotel, very nice rooms. Suoer great location, close to train station and the Market.
Reviewed on 9 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
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Other neighbourhoods around Wijk van de Squares

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.

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 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.

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.

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