Visit Northern Quarter
Popular places to visit
La Grand Place
A former marketplace and the stunning centrepiece of Belgium's capital.
Atomium
This unique structure, made up of nine stainless steel spheres, has been called Europe's most bizarre building, and is the number one attraction in Brussels.
Avenue Louise
During your trip to Brussels, you can do some window-shopping at Avenue Louise. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Manneken Pis Statue
The statue of a boy relieving himself – an unlikely cultural icon!
Things to do
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Top hotels in Northern Quarter
a&o Brussel Centrum
Very good location, close to the flixbus station
Reviewed on 17 Oct, 2025
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 23 Oct, 2025
Citybox Brussels
The check-in and chekout is so easy, the facilities are really nice, simple but modern. The place is well connected with public transportation (5 min Metro and 2 min tram) and a lot of options of restaurants and stores. Also the real palace is close walking (20 min). The kitchen common area is enough ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct, 2025
Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery
Nice , next to night life
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
The Hotel
Stop with this pseudo high tech nonsense... Keep true and competent human beings at the reception. Your system doesn't work and is a true waste of time. The bed where I was was far from perfect. Everywhere, the impression that The Hotel is cutting costs (except those of our stays of course)!!! Unpleasant. ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
The Warwick is a well appointed and comfortable hotel. We went up to the top bar but found the back ground music so loud we couldn't hear others speak, and requests to turn it down had no effect
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northern Quarter
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
Schaerbeek
Get to know Schaerbeek and its many features like its churches and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Schaerbeek Museum of Beer and Spontaneous Art Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Pogge Tram Stop or Eenens Tram Stop to get around the city.
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Travellers choose Saint-Josse-ten-Noode for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Gillon Tram Stop or Madou Station and check out top sights like Place Charles Rogier.
Lower Town
Known for its interesting museums and fantastic breweries, there's plenty to explore in Lower Town. Top attractions like La Grand Place and Brussels Stock Exchange are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station or De Brouckere Station to see more of the city.
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.
