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

Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels
Top hotels in Etterbeek

Sofitel Brussels Europe
Great property safe and comfortable
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Citybox Brussels
The check-in and chekout is so easy, the facilities are really nice, simple but modern. The place is well connected with public transportation (5 min Metro and 2 min tram) and a lot of options of restaurants and stores. Also the real palace is close walking (20 min). The kitchen common area is enough ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

The Hotel
Comfortable room. Nice view.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
The Warwick is a well appointed and comfortable hotel. We went up to the top bar but found the back ground music so loud we couldn't hear others speak, and requests to turn it down had no effect
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery
This was a very nice centrally located hotel in the heart of Brussels. It was the nicest property my wife and I stayed at during our travels and we would certainly like to visit again.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Etterbeek

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.

Upper Town
Upper Town is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Parlamentarium and Place du Luxembourg. See more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station.

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.

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.

Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk
You might enjoy the bars while in Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk. Place du Grand Sablon is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Petit Sablon Tram Stop or Poelaert Tram Stop to see more of 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.
Etterbeek 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

