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.
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 fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
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.
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
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
Top hotels in Esseghem
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
The hotel is located in a great area and has close proximity to major tourist attractions at a walkable distance. Staff was friendly and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Citybox Brussels
Clean, surprisingly spacious rooms with comfortable bed with easy check in (automated).
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
The Hotel
Very nice hotel. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery
The service was excellent, clean room with comfortable amenities. We had dinner one night in the restaurant and the food was delicious. Overall excellent experience and would highly recommend as it’s also a great central location with great shopping and close to the Louise metro station.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Overall a great experience, but falls just short of a dull point score. No major complaints, only small things such as, getting the shower to a desired temp relies on fractions of a degree of precision on the cold water knob, or squeaky doors and askew decor. Overall, trivial complaints, but just ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Room was spotless and very comfy bed, good gym for a hotel gym
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Esseghem
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 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.
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
Quartier Saint-Géry - Sint-Gorikswijk
Quartier Saint-Géry - Sint-Gorikswijk is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Halles de Saint-Gery and Place de la Bourse while you're in town.
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.
Esseghem Travel Guide
- Avenue Louise
- Brussels Christmas Market
- NATO Headquarters
- Tomorrowland
- European Union Parliament Building
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Walibi Belgium
- Forest National
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- King Baudouin Stadium
- Universite Libre de Bruxelles Solbosch Campus
- Planckendael Zoo
- Midi Market
