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La Grand Place showing heritage architecture, château or palace and night scenes

Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk, you might enjoy attractions like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station to see more of the city.

Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
Brussels showing a city and night scenes

Lower Town

4/5(449 area reviews)

Known for its interesting museums and fantastic breweries, there's plenty to explore in Lower Town. Top attractions like La Grand Place and Hotel de Bellevue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station or De Brouckere Station to see more of the city.

Lower Town
Royal Palace of Brussels featuring heritage architecture and château or palace

Upper Town

4.5/5(56 area reviews)

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.

Upper Town
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Grand-Place

If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Royal Theatre Toone are top sights worth seeing.

Grand-Place
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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.

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Sint-Gillis

Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Sint-Gillis. Top attractions like Brussels South Railway Station and Saint Gilles Town Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bethléem Tram Stop or Guillaume Tell Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Sint-Gillis