Upper Town Travel Guide
Brussels
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Popular places to visit
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the lively festivals 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.
Place du Grand Sablon
This central square is the place to eat, drink and be seen in Brussels. It’s packed with restaurants, antique dealers and chocolate shops.
Berlaymont Building
Berlaymont Building is just one of the places to see in Brussels, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
See important classical collections and groundbreaking contemporary art at the most comprehensive art museum in Brussels.
Magritte Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Magritte Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
Top hotels in Upper Town
The Hotel
Breakfast was really nice. I enjoyed it.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon
My room was very spacious and clean. View was nice. The hotel is in a great location, close to many great restaurants and chocolate shops, and is very walkable to many tourist attractions. The candy bar in the reception area was the cherry on top.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Thon Hotel EU
Found it to be very impersonal and business-friendly, but less interesting for a family. Location is ok, on a busy street close to the metro and walking distance to attractions (about 2 km). Our room was verrrrrry quiet. The restaurant was too expensive for us - I could not justify taking our family ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Motel One Brussels
The room was quite warm, and the air conditioning didn’t seem to work very effectively. It was also fairly noisy, as the room faced the main street. Breakfast was extremely busy on Saturday morning, and it was difficult to find a place to sit. The breakfast selection was continental only. On the ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
Genuinely this was such an incredible group of staff - I stayed for a whole week - the perfect location, rooms had an awesome vibe. I thoroughly loved this hotel (the food was amazing too - especially the breakfast!)
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Brussels EU
Habitaciones comodas, espacio suficiente para corta estancia. Muy limpio todo. Bien mantenido.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Town
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Etterbeek
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Etterbeek. Albert Hall Complex is a notable sight, and you can get around town at La Chasse Tram Stop or Acacias Tram Stop to see more of the city.
