Laken Travel Guide
Brussels
Popular places to visit
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.
King Baudouin Stadium
Catch an event at King Baudouin Stadium during your trip to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Brussels Expo
Learn about the events happening in Brussels Expo during your trip to Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Mini-Europe
Hundreds of replicas of Europe’s most famous attractions can be found at this amusement park located beneath the Atomium.
Heysel Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heysel Park, a lovely green space in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
Enjoy an outing to Royal Greenhouses of Laeken during your stay in 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 and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)
Top hotels in Laken
The Hotel
Great decor and setting. Rooms are well fitted out. Gym with panoramic view is great, as is rooftop restaurant
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
I love this hotel chain, we have stayed at multiple countries, thank you
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Very centrally located. Room nice, bed comfortable - staff lovely.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Thon Hotel EU
Very clean and modern. Good loxation.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Clean room, modern
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Brussels Grand Place
The front desk clerks were nice to unfriendly. Poor communications about breakfasts, one French lady was not friendly when i explained i cannot hear. She would not communicate in writing so she was jerk. Three other hotel staff were friendly, cordial and helpful. Breakfast was good first 2 days then ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Laken
Jette
Appreciated for its restaurants and monuments, you might consider exploring Jette. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dieleghem Abbey, and jump on the metro at Lenoir or Ancienne Barrière - Oude Afspanning to get around the city.
Schaerbeek
Get to know Schaerbeek and its many features like its churches and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Train World and Schaerbeek Museum of Beer, and you can jump on the metro at Pogge Tram Stop or Eenens Tram Stop to get around the city.
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
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.
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, MIMA and Brussels Museum of Industry and Labour are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Duchesse de Brabant Tram Stop or Triangle Tram Stop to get around.
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.
