Laken Travel Guide
Brussels
Popular places to visit
Brussels Expo
Learn about the events happening in Brussels Expo during your trip to Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
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.
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.
Laeken Park
Laeken Park is just one of the places to see in Brussels, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
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 Laken
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
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
"The place was great, amazing staff, and the breakfast was amazing. The restaurant on the roff top view is amazing."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
"Very Nice"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Le Châtelain
"clean, quiet, great stay!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
"This hotel was great. Everything was clean and as advertised. This hotel offers automated check in/check out. There are options for contacting a person, but I did not need to. There are tons of shopping and dining options in the surrounding neighborhood."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Laken
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.
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.
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.
