Brussels West Travel Guide
Where to stay in Brussels West
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Brussels Museum of Industry and Labour and MIMA are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Duchesse de Brabant Tram Stop or Triangle Tram Stop to get around.
Laken
Get to know Laken and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Laeken Park and Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, and you can jump on the metro at Centenaire Tram Stop or Stuyvenbergh Station to get around the city.
Northern Quarter
You might enjoy the restaurants while you're in Northern Quarter, and if you want to see some more of the larger Brussels area, you can take a ride on the metro at Jules De Trooz Tram Stop.
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.
Koekelberg
You might enjoy the bars while in Koekelberg. Brussels Aquarium is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Besme Tram Stop or Bossaert-Basilique Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Zellik
While Zellik may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like La Grand Place and King Baudouin Stadium.
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Popular places to visit
La Grand Place
A former marketplace and the stunning centrepiece of Belgium's capital.
Atomium
This unique structure, made up of nine stainless steel spheres, has been called Europe's most bizarre building, and is the number one attraction in Brussels.
Royal Palace of Brussels
Visit the offices of the King and Queen of Belgium – go in summer and you might even be invited inside.
King Baudouin Stadium
Catch an event at King Baudouin Stadium during your trip to Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
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.
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.