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.
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 acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this culturally rich area.
Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
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.
Things to do
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
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 Koekelberg
Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
"Small but clean room that was very quiet. Very easy to check in and check out."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Hotel
"Very clean...spacious room choice"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
"A nice clean stay. Pool was very nice, but make sure you reserve your timeslot to use as it can be busy"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
"Good place to stay and best location"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Standard Brussels
"We had a great stay. Room was clean and the view was good. Gym was fine, small but had the basics needed for a short work out. We had an issue with the staff at Lila 29 on the night we wanted to grab a drink, they were busy but managed to find us a table. The staff member was rude, didn’t greet us ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery
"While staying at Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery, we truly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is located in a very central area with just a short walk to many of the places we wanted to visit, which made exploring Brussels extremely convenient. The hotel itself was very clean, well-maintained, and the ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Koekelberg
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, MIMA and Brussels Museum of Industry and Labour are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Duchesse de Brabant Tram Stop or Triangle Tram Stop to get around.
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 Halles de Saint-Gery 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 Rue des Bouchers and Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.
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.
