Ixelles Travel Guide
Brussels
Visit Ixelles
Popular places to visit
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 lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Place du Luxembourg
Learn about the local history of Brussels when you take a trip to Place du Luxembourg. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums 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 great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Ixelles Ponds
Explore the great outdoors at Ixelles Ponds, a lovely green space in Brussels. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this culturally rich area.
Free University of Brussels-VUB
Explore the campus of Free University of Brussels-VUB during your visit to Brussels. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Bruges Day Trip: Canal Boat, Windmills & Damme
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 Ixelles
Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery
"The property was in a great location with high end shops around. There was also a metro near by making it easy to get to the city center. The staff was very professional and friendly. Overall we had a great experience."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hôtel Aqua by HappyCulture
"Staff was awesome! The rooms were clean, location of the hotel was right in the middle of the city. I highly recommend and will definitely book another stay."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Moxy Brussels City Center
B&B HOTEL Brussels Centre Louise
"Great staff and great hotel"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Hotel
"Super hôtel haut gamme idéalement situé"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
a&o Brussel Centrum
"Réceptionniste professionnelle. Chambre malpropre. Il semble manquer d'employés.afin d'entretenir correcrement le bâtiment."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Ixelles
- Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
- Grand-Place
- European Quarter
- Sint-Gillis
- Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk
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 Brussels City Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Sint-Gillis
Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Sint-Gillis. Top attractions like Brussels South Railway Station and Saint Gilles Town Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bethléem Tram Stop or Guillaume Tell Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
