Discover Brussels’s 200 best Elegant Eye spots for your trip

Grand Place

★ 4.7 · 178,158 reviews

Begin your Brussels trip at the Grand Place, the ornate square at the city's historic core. Slowly turn on the cobbles to take in the guild houses, the Gothic Town Hall and the gilded rooflines.

Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert

★ 4.5 · 46,333 reviews

Discover the Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert, a glass-roofed arcade that has welcomed shoppers since 1847. Stroll beneath its arched roof past boutiques, cafés and theatres, admiring the elegant historic architecture at any hour.

Musée Horta

★ 4.4 · 3,956 reviews

Tour Musée Horta, the home and studio of art nouveau architect Victor Horta. Admire stained glass, mosaics and furnishings in rooms designed to feel lived in.

Brussels Town Hall

★ 4.7 · 1,943 reviews

Take in Brussels Town Hall, the Gothic jewel of the Grand Place. Study its carved facade and tower, then go inside to see the tapestries and the mirrored concert hall.

Villa Empain

★ 4.5 · 2,349 reviews

Visit Villa Empain, an art deco mansion turned modern art museum. Admire the pool area and architecture, then move through changing exhibitions and the lower-level art deco objects.

St Michael & St Gudula Cathedral

★ 4.7 · 24,892 reviews

Step inside Belgium's national church, the Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula. Walk the Gothic nave, admire the stained glass, and see where the country's royal ceremonies take place.

Jardin Van Buuren

★ 4.6 · 16 reviews

Wander the Jardin Van Buuren in Uccle, a private garden turned museum grounds. Explore the rose garden, heart garden and maze, then step inside the 1928 house with its original furniture.

Atomium

★ 4.4 · 114,262 reviews

Ride into the Atomium, Brussels' unmistakable steel atom rising above the Heysel plateau. Ascend through its linked spheres by escalator, browse the exhibitions and look out over the city from 92 metres.

Bruges Full-Day Trip by Train

★ 4.5 · 248 reviews

Catch the morning train from Brussels to Bruges for a day in its medieval center. Follow a guide along canals and past the Beguinage, then spend free time on lunch or a canal cruise.

Église Notre-Dame des Victoires au Sablon

★ 4.6 · 5,988 reviews

Step inside Notre-Dame des Victoires au Sablon, one of Brussels' finest Gothic churches. Walk the nave beneath tall stained glass, peek into the baroque chapels, and follow the QR codes to learn how the church came to be.

Bruges day trip with optional boat trip

★ 4.5 · 1,573 reviews

Ride the morning coach from Brussels to Bruges and shape the day your way. Take a guided walk or explore alone with a digital map, then add a canal boat ride if your package includes it.

Sablon

Stroll the Sablon, Brussels' elegant antiques-and-chocolate district. Browse dealers and chocolatiers around the Grand Sablon, then pause at the Gothic church or the tranquil Petit Sablon garden.

Sonian Forest

★ 4.7 · 533 reviews

Lose yourself in the Sonian Forest, a huge woodland of beech and oak just outside Brussels. Follow quiet trails past lakes and open lawns, and spend a few hours far from city noise.

Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train

★ 4.2 · 109 reviews

Start at the Grand Place and ride the rails to two medieval Flemish cities. A local guide shows you the historic centers of Bruges and Ghent, which are both easy to explore on foot.

La Villa in the Sky

★ 4.7 · 1,552 reviews

Rise to La Villa in the Sky, the Brussels top-floor restaurant reviewers call a celebration worth planning for. Enjoy creative French plates with a wide city view spread out beside your table.

National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg

★ 4.6 · 6,682 reviews

Climb into the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart, one of Europe's largest Art Deco churches. Walk the vast nave, then go up to the gallery for wide views across Brussels.

Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent

★ 4.6 · 10,133 reviews

See two of Flanders' best-preserved medieval cities in one day on the guided trip from Brussels to Bruges and Ghent. Ride the coach, then choose free exploring or a guided walking tour.

Comme chez Soi

★ 4.7 · 869 reviews

Reserve a table at Comme chez Soi, the Brussels address famous for its art nouveau dining room. Over a long, unhurried meal you'll work through precise French-inspired courses, from lobster to veal sweetbreads, with paired wines.

Parc du Cinquantenaire

★ 4.6 · 41,231 reviews

Explore Parc du Cinquantenaire, the grand park crowned by Brussels' triumphal arch. Stroll past fountains and flower beds, admire the colonnaded buildings, and drop into one of the museums on site.

Brussels Royal Palace

★ 4.5 · 16,557 reviews

Stand before the Brussels Royal Palace, seat of the Belgian monarchy. Admire its neoclassical front from the square and, in summer, walk through the throne room and the Hall of Mirrors.

Abbaye de la Cambre

★ 4.7 · 1,780 reviews

Slow down at the Abbaye de la Cambre, a 13th-century abbey with gardens that locals treat as a morning retreat. Wander the formal garden paths, sit in the sunlight and take in the rebuilt monastic buildings.

Cauchie House

★ 4.5 · 338 reviews

Visit Cauchie House, an art nouveau gem built in 1905 by architect Paul Cauchie. Join a guided tour to study the sgraffito facade and step inside the richly decorated rooms where the couple lived and entertained.

Palace of Justice | Brussels

★ 4.3 · 1,323 reviews

Stand beneath the Palace of Justice, one of Europe's most imposing courthouses. Walk around its monumental neoclassical facade, step into the visitable interior if open, and take in the scale of the main hall.

Atomium Entry Ticket with Design Museum Ticket

★ 4.4 · 12,688 reviews

Step inside Brussels' most unusual icon with this Atomium and Design Museum ticket. Explore the spheres' exhibitions and light installations, take in the city panorama from above, then walk over to the Design Museum.

Brussels City Museum

★ 4.4 · 2,444 reviews

Climb into the Brussels City Museum, housed in the neo-Gothic Maison du Roi on the Grand Place. See the Manneken Pis costume collection and trace the city's history through its prized artworks and interactive screens.

Comics Art Museum | Brussels

★ 3.9 · 4,076 reviews

Enter the Comics Art Museum, set in Victor Horta's art nouveau warehouse. Browse original artwork, follow the history of the medium, and explore the floors devoted to Belgian comics.

Excursion to Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges from Brussels

★ 4.4 · 135 reviews

Cover three Flemish cities in one day on the Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges excursion from Brussels. Ride the coach between them, hear each city's story from your guide, then explore freely with the interactive map.

BOZAR

★ 4.5 · 8,588 reviews

Step inside BOZAR, Victor Horta's celebrated arts centre a short walk from Brussels Central Station. Catch a classical concert, wander through a current exhibition, and take in the building's distinctive architectural detailing.

Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise

★ 4.4 · 1,568 reviews

Ride from Brussels to Amsterdam for a day built around its canals. Cruise the waterways, learn the city's story from a bilingual guide, then wander streets, shops and cafés at your own pace.

Église Notre-Dame de Laeken

★ 4.5 · 1,443 reviews

Visit Notre-Dame de Laeken, a neo-Gothic church tied to the Belgian monarchy. Explore its spired exterior and quiet nave, then see the crypt where kings and queens are laid to rest.