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.

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

Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels

Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels

Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Belgian Beer World

From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium

From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)
Top hotels in Esseghem

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's

pentahotel Brussels Airport

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
The room was very comfortable and clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet is excellent, highly recommend. The location is fantastic, nothing not to like about this terrific property.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

First Euroflat Hotel
Great location, basic room but very spacious, excellent breakfast. The only weak point was that our room was facing the main road and at night it was noisy.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

ibis Brussels City Centre

Thon Hotel EU
Not used
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Esseghem

Sint-Jans-Molenbeek
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, MIMA and Brussels Museum of Industry and Labour 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 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.

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.

Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like Rue des Bouchers and Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.

Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.

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.
