Visit Northern Quarter
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.
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
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.
Manneken Pis Statue
This small statue of a urinating child has brought joy to Belgians for centuries and is now a national icon.
Things to do
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
Top hotels in Northern Quarter
a&o Brussel Centrum
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
The Standard Brussels
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
The Hotel
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northern Quarter
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
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.
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.
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.
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.
Northern Quarter Travel Guide
- Atomium
- Avenue Louise
- European Union Parliament Building
- NATO Headquarters
- Manneken Pis Statue
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Mini-Europe
- King Baudouin Stadium
- Place du Grand Sablon
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- Berlaymont Building
- Genval Lake
- UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
- Brussels Park
- Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
- Midi Market
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