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.
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.
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.
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
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Belgian Beer World
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
Top hotels in Watermaal
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
We opted to upgrade our room to larger room as we were staying 4 nights and happy we did. Every staff person we interacted with was positive, friendly and accommodated our requests. Our room was clean and it was fun to check out the roof top bar for the view at night. The area was safe to walk and ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
pentahotel Brussels Airport
First Euroflat Hotel
Nice spacious room with kitchenette, dinner corner and balcony with a view on a garden. Very calm despite that you are in the center of Brussels. Staff was friendly and helpful. Can warmly recommend and we will come back when staying in Brussels.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Le Châtelain
Breakfast, staff and location were great. The Hotel rooms need a refresh though.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
ibis Brussels City Centre
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 Parlamentarium and Place du Luxembourg. 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 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.
