Laken Travel Guide
Brussels
Popular places to visit
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.
Mini-Europe
Hundreds of replicas of Europe’s most famous attractions can be found at this amusement park located beneath the Atomium.
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.
Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
Enjoy an outing to Royal Greenhouses of Laeken during your stay in Brussels. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this culturally rich area.
Heysel Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heysel Park, a lovely green space in Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Royal Castle of Laeken
Royal Castle of Laeken is just one of the places to see in Brussels, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this culturally rich area.
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
Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills
Top hotels in Laken
The Hotel
Room was spotless, staff was great! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
The hotel is located in a great area and has close proximity to major tourist attractions at a walkable distance. Staff was friendly and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
Clean and spacious
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Great
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Good location and breakfast options
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
Clean and comfortable room, and the shared kitchen is really useful. Easy check in.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Laken
Schaerbeek
Get to know Schaerbeek and its many features like its churches and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Schaerbeek Museum of Beer and Train World, and you can jump on the metro at Pogge Tram Stop or Eenens Tram Stop to get around the city.
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Travellers choose Saint-Josse-ten-Noode for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Gillon Tram Stop or Madou Station and check out top sights like Le Botanique.
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.
Quartier Saint-Géry - Sint-Gorikswijk
Quartier Saint-Géry - Sint-Gorikswijk is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Halles de Saint-Gery and Place de la Bourse while you're in town.
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.
Laken Travel Guide
- King Baudouin Stadium
- Heysel Park
- Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium
- Monument to the Dynasty
- Avenue Louise
- Brussels Christmas Market
- NATO Headquarters
- Tomorrowland
- European Union Parliament Building
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Walibi Belgium
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- Forest National
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
