Koekelberg Travel Guide
Brussels
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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.
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.
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.
Tour & Taxis
Learn about the events happening in Tour & Taxis during your trip to Brussels. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
NATO Headquarters
After visiting NATO Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
King Baudouin Stadium
Catch an event at King Baudouin Stadium during your trip to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums 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: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
Top hotels in Koekelberg
The Hotel
Nice and very good brekkie
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Very centrally located. Room nice, bed comfortable - staff lovely.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
All good, could not fault anything. Had a wonderful stay. Woulnt hesitate to recommend.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Clean room, modern
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Brussels Grand Place
The front desk clerks were nice to unfriendly. Poor communications about breakfasts, one French lady was not friendly when i explained i cannot hear. She would not communicate in writing so she was jerk. Three other hotel staff were friendly, cordial and helpful. Breakfast was good first 2 days then ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
clean room, good staff. No water fountains.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Koekelberg
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, MIMA and Brussels Museum of Industry and Labour are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Duchesse de Brabant Tram Stop or Triangle Tram Stop to get around.
Jette
Appreciated for its restaurants and monuments, you might consider exploring Jette. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dieleghem Abbey, and jump on the metro at Lenoir or Ancienne Barrière - Oude Afspanning 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.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.
