Grand-Place Travel Guide
Brussels





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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.

Brussels City Hall
After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

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 walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Tour & Taxis
Learn about the events happening in Tour & Taxis during your trip to Brussels. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this culturally rich area.

NATO Headquarters
After visiting NATO Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
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

From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)

From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
Top hotels in Grand-Place

Aris Grand-Place Hotel
Great location at a great price
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Hotel
We loved the hotel clean, lovely staff, breakfast was amazing and lounge upgrade definitely worth it most definitely will be back .
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
Centrally located, easy parking in the hotel garage, spacious and clean room with a comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Clean, big, great location near shopping, a little far from city center,
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Very clean, helpful staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Thon Hotel EU
Great location with very nice amenities
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Grand-Place

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.

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.

Stalingrad
While you're in Stalingrad, take in top sights like Manneken Pis Statue and jump on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station to see more of the city.

Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk
Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk is known for its abundant dining options, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station.

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.
