Northern Quarter Travel Guide
Visit Northern Quarter
Popular places to visit
La Grand Place
The former food market is still a popular spot for fine Belgian cuisine and is a protected World Heritage site.
Atomium
The strangest piece of architecture in Brussels is a series of steel spheres that can be seen from across the city. The site houses a restaurant and museum.
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.
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.
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Manneken Pis Statue
This small statue of a urinating child has brought joy to Belgians for centuries and is now a national icon.
Things to do
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent in a Day Guided Tour
From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam
From Paris: Experience the Magic of Brussels and Bruges on a Guided Tour
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
Top hotels in Northern Quarter
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Other neighbourhoods around Northern Quarter
Sainte-Catherine
Travellers love Sainte-Catherine for its popular shops, and you can see more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Sainte Catherine-Sint Katelijne Station or Ypres Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Brussels Christmas Market and St. Catherine's Square.
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 Josaphat Park, 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.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Royal Theatre Toone are top sights worth seeing.
Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
If you're spending time in Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk, you might enjoy attractions like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station to see more of the city.
- Atomium
- Avenue Louise
- NATO Headquarters
- European Union Parliament Building
- King Baudouin Stadium
- Manneken Pis Statue
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Mini-Europe
- Place du Grand Sablon
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- Berlaymont Building
- Midi Market
- UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
- Docks Bruxsel
- Mont des Arts
- Brussels Park
- De Schorre Provincial Park