Popular places to visit
La Grand Place
The former food market is still a popular spot for fine Belgian cuisine and is a protected World Heritage site.
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.
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.
Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Royal Palace of Brussels
Enjoy a rare glimpse of a palace interior or admire the facade of the royal palace from Brussels Park. You might even see the King or Queen of the Belgians.
Things to do
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)
Top hotels in Etterbeek
Sofitel Brussels Europe
Nice breakfast, comfy beds
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Hotel
Amazing bed, breakfast and dinner. Spa is breathtaking and has 2 sauna rooms facing the city. Soundproof could be better if you are sensitive to noise. But with the spa and nice staff I would go back again.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Room was amazing and staff was great
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Quite ok
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Martin's Brussels EU
Fantastic hotel very clean goods breakfast nice location coming back next time
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Urban Yard
Easy check in, polite staff. Clean room and bathroom. Lovely gesture of bottles water in room. 15min walk to Grande place. Felt safe as a group of females travelling to the markets
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Etterbeek
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
