Laken Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Atomium showing modern architecture and art
Mini-Europe featuring heritage architecture and a city
Atomium
Atomium featuring interior views as well as an individual female
Atomium showing a park and landscape views

Popular places to visit

Atomium showing a city

Atomium

3.5/5(9 reviews)

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.

Atomium
Mini-Europe featuring heritage architecture and a city

Mini-Europe

4/5(8 reviews)

Ever wanted to skip across 80 European cities in one afternoon? Well here’s your chance!

Mini-Europe
King Baudouin Stadium

King Baudouin Stadium

Catch an event at King Baudouin Stadium during your trip to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

King Baudouin Stadium
Royal Greenhouses of Laeken

Royal Greenhouses of Laeken

Enjoy an outing to Royal Greenhouses of Laeken during your stay in Brussels. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.

Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
Royal Castle of Laken

Royal Castle of Laken

Royal Castle of Laken is just one of the places to see in Brussels, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this culturally rich area.

Royal Castle of Laken
Heysel Park

Heysel Park

Explore the great outdoors at Heysel Park, a lovely green space in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Heysel Park

Activities

Tootbus Brussels Discovery

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

AU$58
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Atomium: Skip-the-Line Tickets & Self-Guided Tour

Atomium: Entrance Tickets & Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$50
per adult
Atomium: Entrance Tickets & Self-Guided Audio Tour
Brussels Highlights Tour with Banksy Museum Ticket

Brussels Highlights Tour with Banksy Museum Ticket

AU$47
per adult
Brussels Highlights Tour with Banksy Museum Ticket
2-Hours Private Sightseeing Trip in Brussels

3-Hours Private Sightseeing Trip in Brussels

AU$343
per adult
3-Hours Private Sightseeing Trip in Brussels
Full Day Sightseeing Day Trip to Brussels From The Hague

Full Day Sightseeing Day Trip to Brussels From The Hague

AU$1,526
per adult
Full Day Sightseeing Day Trip to Brussels From The Hague
Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour to Brussels from Amsterdam

Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour to Brussels from Amsterdam

AU$1,526
per adult
Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour to Brussels from Amsterdam
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Our pick of the best Laken Hotel Deals

Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
4.5 out of 5
Place Victor Horta 1, Brussels
The price is AU$204 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location for train travel etc. Not the best area of town for walking around."

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
The Hotel
The Hotel
4 out of 5
38 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels
The price is AU$304 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$304
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,148 reviews)
"Perfect treatment !"

Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2025

The Hotel
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
4 out of 5
Carrefour De L'europe, 3, Brussels
The price is AU$315 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$315
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"We were happy with everything except for the shower. It was difficult to operate, and the water never got warm enough. We had to rush through showers."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Thon Hotel EU
Thon Hotel EU
4.5 out of 5
Rue de la Loi, 75, Brussels
The price is AU$218 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$218
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Hotel Thon
"The Hotel Thon was very well located in the centre of Brussels, a short walk from the Schuman roundabout. It was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. I don't normally sleep well in hotels but had no problem here. The staff were really friendly and could not have been more helpful. I will definitely ..."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Thon Hotel EU
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
3 out of 5
Rue du Marché aux Herbes 100, Brussels
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$223 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$223
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The hotel is very close to all the major attractions as well as restaurants. The staff were welcoming and helpful. I enjoyed my stay."

Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2025

ibis Brussels off Grand Place
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
AVENUE DU BOULEVARD 14, Brussels
The price is AU$225 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Brussels. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions La Grand Place and Avenue ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (274 reviews)
Great Value
"Very clean and confortable, luxury and really affordable"

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Laken

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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.

Schaerbeek
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Broekwijk

While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.

Broekwijk
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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.

Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Brussels showing a city and night scenes

Lower Town

4.5/5(56 area reviews)

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.

Lower Town
Galeries St. Hubert which includes interior views

Ilot Sacré

While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.

Ilot Sacré
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Grand-Place

If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Royal Theatre Toone are top sights worth seeing.

Grand-Place

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