Northern Quarter
Brussels
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 walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
NATO Headquarters
After visiting NATO Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Tour & Taxis
Learn about the events happening in Tour & Taxis during your trip to Brussels. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Belgian Beer World
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
Top hotels in Northern Quarter
a&o Brussel Centrum
OK stay. Needs a bit of a modern refurbishment... but OK to stay
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
The Standard Brussels
Room was very clean! Staff are kind and here to help! I really appreciated my stay there
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
We opted to upgrade our room to larger room as we were staying 4 nights and happy we did. Every staff person we interacted with was positive, friendly and accommodated our requests. Our room was clean and it was fun to check out the roof top bar for the view at night. The area was safe to walk and ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
pentahotel Brussels Airport
First Euroflat Hotel
Nice spacious room with kitchenette, dinner corner and balcony with a view on a garden. Very calm despite that you are in the center of Brussels. Staff was friendly and helpful. Can warmly recommend and we will come back when staying in Brussels.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
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.
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert and Jeanneke Pis.
Lower Town
Known for its interesting museums and fantastic breweries, there's plenty to explore in Lower Town. Top attractions like Brussels Stock Exchange and La Grand Place 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 The King's House are top sights worth seeing.
