Watermaal 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 Watermaal
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
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
pentahotel Brussels Airport
Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
Room was very clean. Service in Belgium overall including this hotel is absolutely terrible. The entire building must be set to either cool or heat. Rooms are not able to be independently adjusted. As a result all 4 rooms were very warm.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
Right next to Brussels Midi station this hotel was an ideal choice for my one night in Brussels before an early train to London. The reception people were excellent and helpful. The room was very nice with a king size bed walk in shower and separate toilet room. Breakfast was nice albeit it opened ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Everything was so beautiful
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Watermaal
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.
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.
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 Place du Luxembourg and European Union Parliament Building. See more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station.
Ukkel
Ukkel is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Van Buuren Museum and Centre Culturel d'Uccle are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Marlow Tram Stop or Héros Tram Stop to get around.
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 BELvue Museum and Royal Palace of Brussels, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.
