Grand-Place Travel Guide
Brussels
Visit Grand-Place
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.
Brussels City Hall
After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
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.
Avenue Louise
During your trip to Brussels, you can do some window-shopping at Avenue Louise. While in this romantic 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.
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.
Things to do
Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels
Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
From Brussels: Luxembourg Tour with Dinant Visit
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)
Top hotels in Grand-Place
Aris Grand-Place Hotel
"Excelente ubicación, habitación cómoda, limpia y el personal muy amable. Alejandra fue excelente"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Hotel
"Had to wait too long for a drink, then my bill, then to pay in the bar"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
"Situation près de station de tramway Stephanie.Cuisinette comnune au sous-sol et laundrymate"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
"The hotel was beautifully designed, with large, well presented rooms. Staff were pleasant and helpful. You have access to the rooftop pool and spa. The location of the hotel it with in walking distance of the main historical sites."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
"Great location, in front of the train station"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery
"Had great experience. Hotel is close to the train station and walkable distance from many attractions. Hotel staff was polite and helpful."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Grand-Place
Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
If you're spending time in Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk, you might enjoy attractions like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station to see more of 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 Halles de Saint-Gery 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.
Stalingrad
While you're in Stalingrad, take in top sights like Manneken Pis Statue and jump on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station to see more of the city.
Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk
Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk is known for its abundant dining options, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station.
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.
