Laken Travel Guide
Brussels
Popular places to visit
Brussels Expo
Learn about the events happening in Brussels Expo during your trip to Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
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.
King Baudouin Stadium
Catch an event at King Baudouin Stadium during your trip to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Mini-Europe
Hundreds of replicas of Europe’s most famous attractions can be found at this amusement park located beneath the Atomium.
Heysel Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heysel Park, a lovely green space in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Laeken Park
Laeken Park is just one of the places to see in Brussels, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed art galleries 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: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
Top hotels in Laken
The Hotel
"Room was not clean everywhere."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
"When I arrived at the hotel, I had cash concealed inside a driver's license holder that was stored within my luggage. The luggage remained in my room throughout my stay. To the best of my knowledge, no one other than authorized hotel personnel had access to the room during the relevant period. In ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
"Check-in machine broken. Hallway carpets hadn't seen a vacuum for quite some time. Old thermostat impossible to regulate either freezing or off. Not a fan of these low contact hotels. Will not stay again"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
a&o Brussel Centrum
"Location of the hotel was perfect, close to train and station, but the good experience ends here. Reception staff were like robots, no welcome and not explanatory. Getting to the room gives the impression that the hotel needs a lift up. Dirty and market floor carpets. Checking in the room was no ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Le Châtelain
"Hotel muito bom! Tudo limpo de qualidade e café da manhã maravilhoso."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Novotel Brussels City Centre
"I like the hotel it is very clean and quiet, nice rooms, delicious breakfast, is walking distance to many touristic places. The staff very helpful. To me 5 to 5 Excellent!!!!!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Laken
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.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Brussels City Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Sint-Gillis
Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Sint-Gillis. Top attractions like Brussels South Railway Station and Saint Gilles Town Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bethléem Tram Stop or Guillaume Tell Tram Stop to see more of the city.
