Transvaal Travel Guide
Brussels
Popular places to visit
Foret de Soignes Sport
Catch an event at Foret de Soignes Sport during your trip to Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
La Grand Place
The former food market is still a popular spot for fine Belgian cuisine and is a protected World Heritage site.
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.
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.
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.
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 Transvaal
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
The room was clean and spacious. The bed was comfortable and a good size. The Nespresso machine was a nice touch. The bar area was very nice with areas to relax, others too watch TV as well as a pool table and shuffle board. The bar staff were excellent while the reception staff were generally good ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Citybox Brussels
It was great
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Hotel
Nice views. Clean and beautiful room. The spa is great
Reviewed on 4 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
Eccentric decor mixed with a futuristic room experience makes for an interesting stay, one which I enjoyed. Only complaint was that the unpleasant woman in a hijab working the desk who checked me in gave me a room with a leaking sink, a problem which we was certainly aware of when she gave me that ...
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Transvaal
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.
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.
Upper Town
Upper Town is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Parlamentarium and Place du Luxembourg. See more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station.
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.
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 Royal Palace of Brussels and Place Royale, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.
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.
Transvaal Travel Guide
- Avenue Louise
- Brussels Christmas Market
- Walibi Belgium
- NATO Headquarters
- European Union Parliament Building
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Forest National
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- King Baudouin Stadium
- Planckendael Zoo
- Universite Libre de Bruxelles Solbosch Campus
- Midi Market
