Best Spots in Brussels for The City Conquerors
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From the classic Manneken Pis and Atomium, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.0 · 85,684 reviews
Meet Manneken Pis, the tiny bronze boy that has become Brussels' mascot. Squeeze to the front for a look at the statue, and with luck, catch him in one of his many costumes.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.3 · 8,849 reviews
Step into the Magritte Museum in central Brussels and follow the surrealist's career decade by decade. Move down three floors of paintings and personal artifacts, from early cubist experiments to his best-known images.
★ 4.4 · 22,101 reviews
Walk into Parc de Bruxelles, the formal royal park facing the Royal Palace. Follow its straight avenues past statues and the central fountain, then rest on a bench or stop at one of the cafés.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.1 · 7,656 reviews
Join the line at Maison Antoine, the Etterbeek fry hut that has been frying since 1948. Order a cone of classic Belgian fries, pick your sauce, and eat them hot on the spot.
★ 4.9 · 573 reviews
Begin your evening with the City Highlights Walking and Tasting Tour through central Brussels. You'll pass historic landmarks while sampling chocolate, beer and Belgian classics like waffles and fries.
★ 4.1 · 1,323 reviews
Wander the Vieux Marché on place du Jeu de Balle, Brussels' open-air flea market in the Marolles. Rummage through stalls of books, vintage clothes and curiosities, haggling for finds in a lively, colourful setting.
★ 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.
★ 4.1 · 4,836 reviews
Stop at Friterie Tabora, the central Brussels frituur that draws queues at all hours. Order a cone of fries with your sauce of choice and eat it on the go, day or night.
★ 4.3 · 12,539 reviews
Wander through Mini-Europe, the miniature park beside the Atomium. Stroll past 1:25-scale models of landmarks from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower and spot the small details that make each one special.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 27,004 reviews
Discover Delirium, the Brussels beer bar with over 2,000 beers on offer. Browse the vast list, soak up the memorabilia-covered walls and enjoy the lively crowd, with live music on Thursdays.
★ 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.
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★ 4.6 · 1,958 reviews
Discover Cantillon, a working lambic brewery and museum in Anderlecht. Wander the old cellars and brewing rooms with a guide booklet, then finish with a tasting of sour traditional beer.
★ 4.3 · 5,576 reviews
Discover À La Mort Subite, a Brussels beer café that has kept its art deco looks since 1928. Settle under the arched mirrors with a lambic or gueuze and take in the old-school atmosphere.
★ 4.6 · 3,640 reviews
Duck into Nüetnigenough, a cosy art nouveau brasserie in the heart of Brussels. Tuck into Belgian staples like mussels or beef stew with stoemp, paired with a local beer.
★ 4.6 · 646 reviews
Walk into the Oldmasters Museum and meet Flemish painting at its source. Move through rooms of Bruegel the Elder, Rubens and their contemporaries, then catch the changing exhibitions that sit alongside the permanent collection.
★ 4.6 · 14,268 reviews
Step into Cambre Woods, the sweeping woodland park on the southern edge of Brussels. Stroll tree-lined paths, circle the lake and stop for lunch at the restaurant on its small island.
★ 4.7 · 298 reviews
Taste your way across Brussels on this guided chocolate walk, a good fit for couples and culture seekers. You'll sample ten chocolates at selected shops, then finish by making your own chocolate shapes in a hands-on workshop.
★ 4.5 · 14,865 reviews
Discover the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, where dinosaurs, minerals and animal specimens fill a former-station-style building. Walk the dinosaur gallery and try the hands-on exhibits that explain evolution and biodiversity.
★ 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.
★ 4.9 · 452 reviews
Eat your way through central Brussels on this guided food walk, a natural fit for solo travellers. You'll visit local eateries, taste classic Belgian specialties and hear how each dish ties into the city's story.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 1,515 reviews
Pause at Corica Grand Place, a coffee and tea bar steps from Brussels' main square. Choose a single-estate coffee from the menu and sip a smooth espresso with a small biscuit.
★ 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.
★ 4.0 · 1,349 reviews
Step into Fuse, the former cinema that has anchored Brussels' techno scene since 1994. Enter the big room with its powerful sound system and dance to headline DJs until the sun is up.
Brussels · 🏛️ Landmark
Manneken Pis
15 min
Atomium
1h30
Grand Place
30 min
Brussels · 🎨 Museum
Magritte Museum
Brussels · 🌳 Nature
Parc de Bruxelles
45 min
Brussels · 🛍️ Shopping
Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
Parc du Cinquantenaire
1h
Brussels Town Hall
20 min
Brussels · 🍽️ Food
Maison Antoine
City Highlights Walking and Tasting Tour
3h
Vieux Marché place du Jeu de Balle
Comme chez Soi
Friterie Tabora
Brussels · 🎭 Entertainment
Mini-Europe
2h30
St Michael & St Gudula Cathedral
Brussels · 🍸 Drinks
Delirium | Brussels
Brussels Royal Palace
Cantillon Brewery & Museum
À La Mort Subite
Nüetnigenough
1h15
Oldmasters Museum
Cambre Woods
Chocolate Workshop and Guided Walking Tour
Royal Belgian institute of Natural Sciences
Comics Art Museum | Brussels
City Center Guided Food Tour with Tastings
La Villa in the Sky
Brussels · ☕ Coffeebreak
Corica Grand Place
25 min
Musée Horta
Brussels · 🌙 Nightlife
Fuse
