Sightseeing
Don't miss the opportunity to stroll by the Royal Palace and visit the adjacent park. In the summertime, you can visit the Palace for free as the royal family retreats to Château Royal de Ciergnon.
222 locals recommend
Royal Palace of Brussels
16 Rue BrederodeDon't miss the opportunity to stroll by the Royal Palace and visit the adjacent park. In the summertime, you can visit the Palace for free as the royal family retreats to Château Royal de Ciergnon.
The City Hall of Brussels is on Grande Place, arguably Europe's most beautiful public square. It features an intricate gothic facade and tower, historical tapestries, and a mirrored concert hall.
18 locals recommend
Brussels City Hall
8 Grand PlaceThe City Hall of Brussels is on Grande Place, arguably Europe's most beautiful public square. It features an intricate gothic facade and tower, historical tapestries, and a mirrored concert hall.
Arguably the most beautiful garden in Brussels. It is a short walk from our house, and we will never miss the opportunity to visit it. Depending on the time of the year, the flowers and the decor change.
Petit Sablon
Arguably the most beautiful garden in Brussels. It is a short walk from our house, and we will never miss the opportunity to visit it. Depending on the time of the year, the flowers and the decor change.
This is a hidden gem of Brussels - a beautiful park you can find only if you know where to look. It is a former palace orangery, now a green space with a restaurant and a cafe.
77 locals recommend
Egmont Park
25 Bd de WaterlooThis is a hidden gem of Brussels - a beautiful park you can find only if you know where to look. It is a former palace orangery, now a green space with a restaurant and a cafe.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a must-visit for beer lovers, with more than 250 crafted Belgian beers. It is close to what is probably the most visited statue in Brussels - the celebrated Manneken Pis 😉
164 locals recommend
Moeder Lambic
8 Pl. FontainasThis is a must-visit for beer lovers, with more than 250 crafted Belgian beers. It is close to what is probably the most visited statue in Brussels - the celebrated Manneken Pis 😉
This is a beautiful square near our house. You should go here for a quick lunch or a drink or to admire the architecture of the surrounding buildings.
16 locals recommend
Caberdouche
8 Pl. de la LibertéThis is a beautiful square near our house. You should go here for a quick lunch or a drink or to admire the architecture of the surrounding buildings.
Arts & Culture
This is the Museum Quarter of Brussels. There are several to choose from. If you like surrealism, be sure to visit the Magritte Museum. You will find a book on his opus in the apartment.
489 locals recommend
Magritte Museum
1 Pl. RoyaleThis is the Museum Quarter of Brussels. There are several to choose from. If you like surrealism, be sure to visit the Magritte Museum. You will find a book on his opus in the apartment.
Where else would you find a comic book museum? Belgium is, of course, a home to Tin Tin, a famous character by Herge. In Brussels, you will find an homage to both all over the city.
196 locals recommend
Brussels Comic Book Museum
20 Rue des SablesWhere else would you find a comic book museum? Belgium is, of course, a home to Tin Tin, a famous character by Herge. In Brussels, you will find an homage to both all over the city.
Food Scene
This is our favorite place to indulge in seafood. The interior is exquisite - a former bank - and adds to the experience. They have pretty good and fresh oysters and lobsters.
76 locals recommend
Belga Queen
32 Rue du Fossé aux LoupsThis is our favorite place to indulge in seafood. The interior is exquisite - a former bank - and adds to the experience. They have pretty good and fresh oysters and lobsters.
If you are in the mood for a quick drink and bite, you might want to check out this place. It is located in the Quartier des Antiquaires", and it serves delicious pitas. Try the one with pineapple in it.
48 locals recommend
Le Perroquet
31 Rue WatteeuIf you are in the mood for a quick drink and bite, you might want to check out this place. It is located in the Quartier des Antiquaires", and it serves delicious pitas. Try the one with pineapple in it.
This is arguably the best gelato in Brussels, and it is in our street!
12 locals recommend
Glacier Bargello
5 Pl. de la LibertéThis is arguably the best gelato in Brussels, and it is in our street!
Visiting Brussels and not indulging in chocolate is a sin 😉 We recommend the true artisan chocolate experience - Maison Pierre Marcolini.
116 locals recommend
Pierre Marcolini
1 Rue des MinimesVisiting Brussels and not indulging in chocolate is a sin 😉 We recommend the true artisan chocolate experience - Maison Pierre Marcolini.
Entertainment & Activities
Arguably the most enigmatic park in Brussels, with masonic symbols all around. It is close to our house and ideal for a stroll by the embassies or a run under the tree lines.
305 locals recommend
Brussels Park
Arguably the most enigmatic park in Brussels, with masonic symbols all around. It is close to our house and ideal for a stroll by the embassies or a run under the tree lines.
This is a hidden gem - a beautiful park that you can find only if you know where to look. It is a former botanical garden, now a green space with restaurants and cafes. Great fun for kids!
109 locals recommend
Le Botanique
3 KruidtuinlaanThis is a hidden gem - a beautiful park that you can find only if you know where to look. It is a former botanical garden, now a green space with restaurants and cafes. Great fun for kids!
Essentials
This grocery store is just around the corner and works every day from 7 AM to 9 PM. This is very convenient if you want to buy some food or drinks. For long-stay shopping, please go to Carrefour City 2.
81 locals recommend
Carrefour express
179 Rue RoyaleThis grocery store is just around the corner and works every day from 7 AM to 9 PM. This is very convenient if you want to buy some food or drinks. For long-stay shopping, please go to Carrefour City 2.
This is the best place to buy groceries for a more extended stay. It is ten minutes away, well stocked, and reasonably priced. It is in a big shopping mall, where you can find everything you need.
50 locals recommend
Zigzag City 2
123 Rue NeuveThis is the best place to buy groceries for a more extended stay. It is ten minutes away, well stocked, and reasonably priced. It is in a big shopping mall, where you can find everything you need.
PAUL is a fantastic patisserie and this is where you want to buy bread. The baguette comes out two times a day, but for the real treat, go for some artisan bread. The sweets are good too.
Paul
PAUL is a fantastic patisserie and this is where you want to buy bread. The baguette comes out two times a day, but for the real treat, go for some artisan bread. The sweets are good too.
This grocery shop is just around the corner from our house. It is open from 6 AM to 10 PM and has all you need for a short stay.
Shop & Go Botanique
155 Rue RoyaleThis grocery shop is just around the corner from our house. It is open from 6 AM to 10 PM and has all you need for a short stay.
Passage 44
This is the largest and cheapest garage in Brussels. It is one block away from the house.
Botanique is a major metro, bus, and tram station. It is just around the corner from the house, so you can easily reach other parts of the city.
Botanique
Botanique is a major metro, bus, and tram station. It is just around the corner from the house, so you can easily reach other parts of the city.
Brussels Central Train station is 15 minutes away on foot or 5 minutes by taxi.
43 locals recommend
Gare Centrale station
Brussels Central Train station is 15 minutes away on foot or 5 minutes by taxi.
Noordstation
Gare du Nord is also 15 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by taxi.
Shopping
Rue Neuve is the shopping zone in Brussels where you will find many shops, malls, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
50 locals recommend
City2
123 Rue NeuveRue Neuve is the shopping zone in Brussels where you will find many shops, malls, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Boulevard de Waterloo is Brussels's most exclusive shopping zone, starting just a couple of blocks from our house. Window shopping is also OK 😉
Tiffany & Co.
66 Bd de WaterlooBoulevard de Waterloo is Brussels's most exclusive shopping zone, starting just a couple of blocks from our house. Window shopping is also OK 😉
For antique lovers, this is a must. Every weekend, this square gets overtaken by scores of antique traders, turning it into the busiest flea market in Belgium. Antique shops are all around.
Marché aux Puces
For antique lovers, this is a must. Every weekend, this square gets overtaken by scores of antique traders, turning it into the busiest flea market in Belgium. Antique shops are all around.