Best spots in Bruxelles
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From the classic Atomium and Magritte Museum, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 4.3 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 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.
★ 4.9 · 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.
★ 4.3 · 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.
★ 4.1 · 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 · 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 · 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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★ 4.7 · 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 · 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.
★ 4.5 · 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 · 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.
★ 4.6 · 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.
★ 4.4 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 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 · 1,255 reviews
Step into In 't Spinnekopke, an 18th-century Brussels address for Flemish cooking and Belgian beer. Work through the chef's specials in a cosy, wood-panelled room.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 1,035 reviews
Roll up your sleeves at this Brussels chocolate-making workshop, a hands-on session for couples and families alike. You'll temper chocolate, shape pralines and mendiants, then taste your work with hot chocolate before carrying a box home.
★ 4.3 · 3,765 reviews
Step into Les Petits Oignons, a vine-clad family restaurant with a pretty courtyard in central Brussels. Order French and Mediterranean dishes such as steak or duck and enjoy the setting.
★ 4.5 · 1,175 reviews
Discover Au Stekerlapatte, a cosy Belgian bistro where traditional cooking meets Art Nouveau charm. Tackle the generous ribs or the day's special under the stained-glass ceiling in the back room.
★ 4.6 · 12,836 reviews
Walk into Autoworld, Brussels' spacious museum devoted to the automobile. Move from vintage carriages through Ferraris, Aston Martins and presidential limousines, following the evolution of car design decade by decade.
★ 4.5 · 287 reviews
Discover La Paix, a Brussels dining room that has been welcoming guests since 1892. Settle into its hushed, elegant setting for a refined menu of Belgian cooking, with wine pairings if you choose.
★ 4.5 · 6,512 reviews
Step into the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History, a vast free museum in Brussels. Wander among tanks, fighter jets, helicopters and medieval armour, following military storylines from the 19th century onward.
★ 4.6 · 779 reviews
Bake your own Brussels waffles in this relaxed hands-on class, popular with families and couples. You'll mix the dough, cook and decorate your waffles, then eat as many as you like before taking the recipe home.
★ 4.6 · 1,797 reviews
Step into Strofilia, the Brussels Greek restaurant where fish and grilled octopus keep earning rave reviews. Share a run of modern small plates, add black pork or lamb, and pair them with a well-chosen Greek wine.
Brussels · 🏛️ Landmark
Atomium
1h30
Brussels · 🎨 Museum
Magritte Museum
Brussels Town Hall
20 min
Brussels · 🍽️ Food
City Highlights Walking and Tasting Tour
3h
Brussels · 🛍️ Shopping
Vieux Marché place du Jeu de Balle
1h
Comme chez Soi
Brussels · 🎭 Entertainment
Mini-Europe
2h30
Friterie Tabora
Brussels · 🍸 Drinks
À La Mort Subite
Delirium | Brussels
Brussels Royal Palace
St Michael & St Gudula Cathedral
30 min
Oldmasters Museum
45 min
Royal Belgian institute of Natural Sciences
Comics Art Museum | Brussels
1h15
City Center Guided Food Tour with Tastings
Chocolate Workshop and Guided Walking Tour
Nüetnigenough
Musée Horta
Brussels · ☕ Coffeebreak
Corica Grand Place
25 min
In 't Spinnekopke
Brussels · 🌙 Nightlife
Fuse
2.5-Hour Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop
Les Petits Oignons
Au Stekerlapatte
Autoworld | Brussels
La Paix
Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History
Waffle Making Workshop - All You Can Eat
Strofilia
