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.

Mini-Europe
Hundreds of replicas of Europe’s most famous attractions can be found at this amusement park located beneath the Atomium.

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.

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 acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this culturally rich area.

Royal Castle of Laeken
Royal Castle of Laeken is just one of the places to see in Brussels, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

Brussels: Entry Ticket to Mini-Europe

Atomium: Entrance Tickets & Self-Guided Audio Tour

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Belgian Beer World

Explore Brussels Landmarks with Atomium Ticket

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Ferris Wheel

Brussels: Atomium Entry Ticket with Design Museum Ticket
Top hotels in Laken

The Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Thon Hotel EU
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

The Hoxton Brussels
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Laken

Schaerbeek
Get to know Schaerbeek and its many features like its churches and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Schaerbeek Museum of Beer and Spontaneous Art Museum, 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.

Lower Town
Known for its interesting museums and fantastic breweries, there's plenty to explore in Lower Town. Top attractions like La Grand Place and Brussels Stock Exchange are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station or De Brouckere Station to see more of the city.

Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.

Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.
- Atomium
- Mini-Europe
- King Baudouin Stadium
- Royal Castle of Laeken
- Avenue Louise
- European Union Parliament Building
- NATO Headquarters
- Manneken Pis Statue
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Place du Grand Sablon
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- Berlaymont Building
- Genval Lake
- Brussels Park