Koekelberg Travel Guide
Brussels
Visit Koekelberg
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 Koekelberg
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
Not sure if time of year or the city but the room was more than expected
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
pentahotel Brussels Airport
ibis Brussels City Centre
Staff could be more inviting, they were all huddled up in a corner having a chat.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Koekelberg
Lower Town
Known for its interesting museums and fantastic breweries, there's plenty to explore in Lower Town. Top attractions like La Grand Place and Brussels Stock Exchange are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station or De Brouckere Station 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.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.
Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk
Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk is known for its abundant dining options, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station.
Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
If you're spending time in Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk, you might enjoy attractions like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station to see more of the city.
