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.
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Manneken Pis Statue
This small statue of a urinating child has brought joy to Belgians for centuries and is now a national icon.
Things to do
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Ferris Wheel
Brussels and Bureaucracy: A Self-Guided Tour of the EU District
Private Walking Tour Your own Brussels. European Quarter
Explore Brussels and Bruges on a Guided Tour from Paris
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Top hotels in Etterbeek
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
The Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
a&o Brussel Centrum
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Etterbeek
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.
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.
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.
Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk
You might enjoy the bars while in Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk. Place du Grand Sablon is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Petit Sablon Tram Stop or Poelaert Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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 Place Charles Rogier.
- Albert Borschette Conference Centre
- Tomorrowland
- Atomium
- Avenue Louise
- Walibi Belgium
- NATO Headquarters
- Manneken Pis Statue
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Mini-Europe
- Place du Grand Sablon
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- Berlaymont Building
- KU Leuven
- Planckendael Zoo
- Brussels Park