Discover Brussels’s 200 best spots for a Solo Travelers' trip

Pub Crawl and Nightlife Party Experience

★ 4.5 · 1,670 reviews

Discover Brussels after dark on a guided pub crawl made for meeting fellow travellers. Kick off with a Jager Bomb, collect welcome shots at three more venues, and use group drink discounts as the night unfolds.

Magritte Museum

★ 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.

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.

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.

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.

Oldmasters Museum

★ 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.

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.

House of European History

★ 4.5 · 5,664 reviews

Explore the House of European History, set in a park behind the European Parliament. Walk through the permanent exhibition on Europe's story, then browse a temporary show or stop at the cafe.

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.

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.

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.

Parc de Bruxelles

★ 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.

City Center Guided Food Tour with Tastings

★ 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.

Rouge cloître

★ 4.6 · 9 reviews

Discover Rouge-Cloître, a peaceful nook of woods, ponds and old priory remains near Brussels. Wander its shaded paths at an easy pace and enjoy the calm just beyond the city.

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.

Cambre Woods

★ 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.

Guided Walking Tour

★ 4.6 · 4,271 reviews

Get your bearings in Brussels on this guided walk through the Upper and Lower City. Follow your guide through the historic centre, hear how the city grew, and pause for a Belgian chocolate tasting.

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.

Saint-Géry Island

Head to Saint-Géry Island, Brussels' cobbled hub of bars and café terraces. Claim an outdoor table, order a drink, and soak up the buzz as the evening turns into night.

Walking Tour

★ 4.8 · 146 reviews

Meet your local guide at the Grand Place for a walking tour through the heart of Brussels. Hear the legends behind its landmarks and finish with a PDF of tips for exploring the city and Belgium.

Musical Instruments Museum

★ 4.4 · 6,411 reviews

Explore the Musical Instruments Museum, set in an art nouveau building. Put on the headphones and listen to instruments from around the world as you move through the galleries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Musée René Magritte Museum

★ 4.4 · 408 reviews

Step inside the Musée René Magritte Museum, the quiet Jette house where the Surrealist actually lived and worked. Browse his paintings, photographs and film works, plus the personal objects and drawings that shaped his world.

Jean Massart Botanical Garden

★ 4.7 · 175 reviews

Explore Jean Massart Botanical Garden, a peaceful green refuge in Auderghem. Stroll beside ponds and lakes while discovering the garden's rich variety of plants and trees.

Corica Grand Place

★ 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.