Matonge Travel Guide
Brussels
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.
NATO Headquarters
After visiting NATO Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Tour & Taxis
Learn about the events happening in Tour & Taxis during your trip to Brussels. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Belgian Beer World
Tell Me About Brussels! | First Day Must-Do | Local Storytellers
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
Top hotels in Matonge
Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
Good quality rooms. Very good price. Location depends on your requirements. Not very close to Grand Place etc.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
The Hotel
Perfect location.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
The front desk staff was very rude and unfriendly. The restaurant staff was helpful, but not overly friendly. The bar staff was friendly, but not very attentive. The worst experience of this hotel was how dark the rooms were! No overhead lights! there were bedside lamps that weren't bright enough ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
Decent hotel at a good location ( Stephanie Tram stop is 2mins and Louiza Metro stop is 5 mins walk) - the decor of the hotel looks tired. The higher floor rooms are very warm on a sunny day and somehow the AC couldn’t cool it. For sustainability reasons they change sheets every 3 days but for us ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
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Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon
Great room, staff and trip
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Matonge
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 BELvue Museum and Royal Palace of Brussels, 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.
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.
Marolles
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Marolles. You might want to make time for a stop at Place du Jeu de Balle or Law Courts of Brussels.
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.
