Esseghem 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.
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.
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.
Brussels Expo
Learn about the events happening in Brussels Expo during your trip to Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries 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
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from 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 Esseghem
Hotel Le Dome
Enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
Very spacious room with private sauna!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Hotel
Situated in a convenient location to many sites of interest. Staff were welcoming, rooms had all the necessary amenities one would need during their stay for comfort and the highlight for me was their extensive breakfast buffet range in a cosy table setting. I would highly recommend The Hotel for ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Great staff good and clean rooms
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
I love this hotel chain, we have stayed at multiple countries, thank you
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Brussels Grand Place
The front desk clerks were nice to unfriendly. Poor communications about breakfasts, one French lady was not friendly when i explained i cannot hear. She would not communicate in writing so she was jerk. Three other hotel staff were friendly, cordial and helpful. Breakfast was good first 2 days then ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Esseghem
Jette
Appreciated for its restaurants and monuments, you might consider exploring Jette. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dieleghem Abbey, and jump on the metro at Lenoir or Ancienne Barrière - Oude Afspanning to get around the city.
Laken
Get to know Laken and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Royal Greenhouses of Laeken and Heysel Park, and you can jump on the metro at Centenaire Tram Stop or Stuyvenbergh Station to get around the city.
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Brussels Museum of Industry and Labour and MIMA are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Duchesse de Brabant Tram Stop or Triangle Tram Stop to get around.
Schaerbeek
Get to know Schaerbeek and its many features like its churches and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Train World and Schaerbeek Museum of Beer, and you can jump on the metro at Pogge Tram Stop or Eenens Tram Stop to get around the city.
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
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.
