Laken Travel Guide
Brussels
Popular places to visit
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.
Brussels Expo
Learn about the events happening in Brussels Expo 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.
King Baudouin Stadium
Catch an event at King Baudouin Stadium during your trip to Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Heysel Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heysel Park, a lovely green space in Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
La Grand Place
The former food market is still a popular spot for fine Belgian cuisine and is a protected World Heritage site.
Things to do
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Ferris Wheel
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
Top hotels in Laken
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Hotel was in a good location for our stay within walking distance to tours. Hotel is a little warn but ok
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
pentahotel Brussels Airport
First Euroflat Hotel
Great location, basic room but very spacious, excellent breakfast. The only weak point was that our room was facing the main road and at night it was noisy.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Le Châtelain
The breakfast was outstanding. Great fresh and healthy options. Lots of nice amenities in the room, like a bathrobe, quality teas, Occitane products. The room had a nice view of courtyard.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
ibis Brussels City Centre
Other neighbourhoods around Laken
Schaerbeek
Get to know Schaerbeek and its many features like its churches and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Schaerbeek Museum of Beer and Spontaneous Art Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Pogge Tram Stop or Eenens Tram Stop to get around the city.
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
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.
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like Rue des Bouchers and Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.
Lower Town
Known for its interesting museums and fantastic breweries, there's plenty to explore in Lower Town. Top attractions like Brussels Stock Exchange and La Grand Place are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station or De Brouckere Station to see more of the city.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.
