Ixelles Travel Guide
Brussels
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Place du Luxembourg
Learn about the local history of Brussels when you take a trip to Place du Luxembourg. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Architecture Museum de Loge
You can study the exhibits at Architecture Museum de Loge, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Brussels. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this culturally rich area.
Ixelles Ponds
Explore the great outdoors at Ixelles Ponds, a lovely green space in Brussels. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Flagey
Enjoy a show at Flagey, a popular theatre in Brussels. Discover the great live music 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 Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges
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
Top hotels in Ixelles
Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery
Staff was great and room was nice
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
B&B HOTEL Brussels Centre Louise
This hotel was in a pretty good location but the hotel itself was super cute and chic, very well maintained and the staff were exceptionally helpful!!! Free coffee was a bonus but as a tourist we were trying to figure things out and make plans and the staff were exceptional! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hôtel Aqua by HappyCulture
Great experience! Totally recommended!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Moxy Brussels City Center
In all honestly, expecting guests to give up their email and phone number to access wifi is a step too far. Your desire for ad revenue and selling personal information should not disrupt the stay. We are already bombarded with so much spam, last thing we need is to further enable that. Otherwise, ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
Easy check-in and check-out process. The room was clean, and the hotel is well located. Businesses, transportation, and restaurants are all nearby.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Hotel
Everything was great and my only complain has nothing to do with the staff but with how thin the floors are. Someone who was above me was walking heavily during my entire stay. They obviously didn't know that you were supposed to walk on the pads of your feet instead of your heels. They woke me up ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ixelles
Chatelain
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Chatelain. If sightseeing is on the list, Avenue Louise is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Trinité Tram Stop or Bailli Tram Stop to see more of the area.
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 BELvue Museum and Royal Palace of Brussels, 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.
Upper Town
Upper Town is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Place du Luxembourg and European Union Parliament Building. See more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station.
Marolles
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Marolles. You might want to make time for a stop at Place du Jeu de Balle or Law Courts of Brussels.
Etterbeek
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Etterbeek. Albert Hall Complex is a notable sight, and you can get around town at La Chasse Tram Stop or Acacias Tram Stop to see more of the city.
