Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Place du Grand Sablon
This central square is the place to eat, drink and be seen in Brussels. It’s packed with restaurants, antique dealers and chocolate shops.
Place du Petit Sablon
Learn about the local history of Brussels when you spend time at Place du Petit Sablon. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this culturally rich area.
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.
Tour & Taxis
Learn about the events happening in Tour & Taxis during your trip to Brussels. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
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: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)
Brussels: The comic book walls walking tour
Top hotels in Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk
The Hotel
Everything about the property was excellent — clean, comfortable, well-maintained, and thoughtfully equipped, with a great atmosphere and attentive service. The only small detail worth noting is that there was no hair balsam/conditioner provided. Other than that, the stay was truly perfect.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
9Hotel Sablon
The pool / spa area is lovely, nice to relax after a day of exploring. Staff are very friendly and helpful The room could do with a little bit of updating but nothing drastic! Overall, lovely stay; good location and amenities- would recommend!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon
All was perfect 10/10
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Large room, very clean, helpful staff, good food.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Great lication
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
ibis Brussels Centre Gare Midi
Food was not very fresh
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk
Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk
Get to know Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk and its many features like its museums and live music. You might want to explore sights like Royal Palace of Brussels and Place Royale, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.
Stalingrad
While you're in Stalingrad, take in top sights like Manneken Pis Statue and jump on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station to see more of the city.
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 The King's House are top sights worth seeing.
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.
Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk
Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk is known for its abundant dining options, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station.
