Northern Quarter Travel Guide
Brussels
Visit Northern Quarter
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 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 lively festivals and fascinating museums 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 acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Belgian Beer World
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
Top hotels in Northern Quarter
a&o Brussel Centrum
OK stay. Needs a bit of a modern refurbishment... but OK to stay
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
The Standard Brussels
Excellent hotel with good roof top bar and great breakfast..10 minute walk to main sitrs
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Nice hotel and good location but a bit dated with uncomfortable bed and no room service after midnight which is absurd for a hotel of this size and stature. Walls also paper thin so you can hear your neighbors talking or crying etc. staff doesn’t ask how your stay was on departure
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Great location. The shower in the room was a bit small, but that might just be the "American" in me... There was also a lack of outlets in the room. Very minor things, I would stay here again. Clean, safe, vibrant!
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
pentahotel Brussels Airport
Good stay for a night near the airport
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
ibis Brussels City Centre
Other neighbourhoods around Northern Quarter
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
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.
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.
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert and Jeanneke Pis.
Lower Town
Known for its interesting museums and fantastic breweries, there's plenty to explore in Lower Town. Top attractions like Brussels Stock Exchange and La Grand Place are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station or De Brouckere Station to see more of the city.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.
