Ganshoren Travel Guide
Brussels
Visit Ganshoren
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.
Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
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.
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
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.
Things to do
Bruges Day Trip: Canal Boat, Windmills & Damme
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 Ganshoren
The Hotel
"This is the best hotel that I booked during my recent trip to Europe: it is very clean modern and luxury and the breakfast is wonderful, if going to Brussels, this definitely one of the best hotels needed to be considered"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
a&o Brussel Centrum
"Con mucho polvo la habitación"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
"The place was great, amazing staff, and the breakfast was amazing. The restaurant on the roff top view is amazing."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Le Châtelain
"The hotel was clean, well maintained and the room was comfortable; the bed was large, comfortable, and with good pillows. The bathroom was an excellent size and very good quality fixtures and fittings. We were pleased to have a coffee machine, fridge, safe and large wardrobe with plenty of coat hangers, ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
"This hotel was great. Everything was clean and as advertised. This hotel offers automated check in/check out. There are options for contacting a person, but I did not need to. There are tons of shopping and dining options in the surrounding neighborhood."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
"Very Nice"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Ganshoren
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.
