Discover Brussels’s 200 best Boutique Hunter spots for your trip

Dansaert

Explore Dansaert, Brussels' design-minded quarter of boutiques and converted warehouses. Browse independent fashion labels along Rue Antoine Dansaert, then settle into a café terrace or cocktail bar nearby.

Ko Store - Concept store

★ 4.7 · 11 reviews

Pop into Ko Store, a small Brussels concept store with a fair-trade focus. Browse colourful clothing and gifts, and take advice from the friendly team as you look for a one-off piece.

Paradis Superstore

★ 4.6 · 32 reviews

Discover Paradis Superstore in Saint-Gilles, a nightclub-styled shop for art books, records and Japanese toys. Flip through rare books and fashion pieces in a space with a distinct 90s rave spirit.

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.

Design Museum Brussels

★ 3.6 · 5,131 reviews

Pop into Design Museum Brussels, beside the Atomium. Browse its collection of plastic objects and Belgian design, from iconic chairs to furniture, and see what rotating exhibition is on show.

Vieux Marché place du Jeu de Balle

★ 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.

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.

Passage 125 Blaes

★ 4.1 · 192 reviews

Step into Passage 125 Blaes, a peculiar Brussels building where independent dealers share a faded, museum-like space. Browse the mixed stalls of vintage and antique-style items, keeping a sharp eye on what is genuinely old.

Urban Therapy

★ 4.7 · 318 reviews

Pop into Urban Therapy, a Brussels concept store full of inventive objects from independent designers worldwide. Browse terrariums and quirky gifts, chat with the friendly staff over a cup of tea, and try the retro game console.

Lundi Di

★ 5.0 · 23 reviews

Seek out Lundi Di, a Brussels shop dedicated to beautifully kitsch, original finds. Browse shelves of fun trinkets and accessories and leave with a gift nobody else will have.

Matonge

Step into Matonge, Brussels' vibrant African quarter in Ixelles. Browse fabric shops and groceries along Chaussée de Wavre, then sit down for a Congolese meal or an evening drink.

Marollen

Explore the Marollen, Brussels' proudly working-class quarter below the Palais de Justice. Hunt through the flea market and antique shops, then ride up for views over the city.

Moirés

★ 4.9 · 104 reviews

Step into Moirés, a Brussels stationery shop packed with Japanese paper goods and artist prints. Flick through colourful notebooks and cards and find a small gift worth taking home.

Manneken Pis

★ 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.

Parvis de Saint-Gilles

Settle onto the Parvis de Saint-Gilles, the sociable square at the heart of its namesake neighbourhood. Grab a terrace seat, watch local life pass, then wander nearby streets of Art Nouveau townhouses.

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.

Flagey

★ 4.4 · 167 reviews

Step into Flagey, the lively Ixelles square where locals gather around the ponds. Browse the market stalls, then grab a coffee on a terrace and stroll the water's edge.

Lulu Home Interior & Café - Ixelles

★ 4.2 · 524 reviews

Spend a slow hour at Lulu Home Interior & Café in Ixelles, a homeware store with a café attached. Browse the furniture and decor, then sit down with a coffee and a slice of cake.

Vetro

★ 4.8 · 8 reviews

Seek out Vetro, a small Brussels gift shop that rewards the curious. Browse an original, eco-conscious selection where every product has a story, guided by an owner reviewers describe as warm and helpful.

Haute Antiques 207

★ 4.2 · 137 reviews

Browse Haute Antiques 207, a large Brussels antique store split into multiple dealer stands. Wander between styles, from statement furniture to decorative objects, and see whether a distinctive piece catches your eye.

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.

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.

Excursion to Cologne from Brussels

★ 4.4 · 104 reviews

Cross into Germany for a day in Cologne on this coach excursion from Brussels. Walk with a guide past the cathedral and through the old town, learn about its fragrance heritage, then explore at your own pace.

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.

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.

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.

Antwerp Day Trip with Round-Trip Train Ticket

★ 4.5 · 104 reviews

Hop on the train from Brussels for a day in Antwerp with a local guide. Admire the railway station's architecture, walk through the diamond district and browse the central shopping streets before heading back by rail.

Maison Autrique

★ 4.4 · 550 reviews

Visit Maison Autrique, an 1893 art nouveau townhouse in Schaerbeek. Tour the period rooms to see an early Horta design and how upper-class Brussels households lived.

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.

L'Archiduc

★ 4.2 · 1,795 reviews

Step into L'Archiduc, a 1937 art deco cocktail bar hidden on Rue Dansaert. Sink into a banquette with a well-made cocktail and soak up the period interior and late-night energy.