Ixelles Travel Guide
Brussels
Popular places to visit
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.
Place du Luxembourg
Learn about the local history of Brussels when you take a trip to Place du Luxembourg. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this culturally rich area.
Architecture Museum de Loge
You can study the exhibits at Architecture Museum de Loge, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Brussels. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
La Grand Place
Learn about the history of La Grand Place, one of the top monuments in Brussels. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries or seek out its local tours.
Atomium
Learn about the local history of Brussels with a stop at Atomium. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Ixelles
B&B HOTEL Brussels Centre Louise
Awesome playroom for kids and grown ups. Parking garage is a plus, but can fill up quickly
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery
Amazing hotel with excellent service and close to shops and metro station
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Renaissance Brussels Hotel
An absolute dream of a central Brussels hotel. Perfect location between city sights and family in the suburbs. The staff was top-notch and provided impeccable service, especially at The Poet. Best breakfast buffet we have had in a long time. Merci!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hôtel Aqua by HappyCulture
Clean room, comfortable beds, staff were always friendly and helpful. Only down side is that the housekeeping never gave us enough shower gel even though we were staying 5 nights.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Moxy Brussels City Center
So lovely, an amazing room. Staff were friendly. Good location and felt safe and it wasn’t a noisy location. Would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Latroupe Hotel Jardin Secret
We had a great time at the Brussels Christmas markets!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ixelles
Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk
Get to know Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk and its many features like its museums and live music. You might want to explore sights like Royal Palace of Brussels and Place Royale, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.
Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk
You might enjoy the bars while in Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk. Place du Grand Sablon is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Petit Sablon Tram Stop or Poelaert Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Upper Town
Upper Town is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Place du Luxembourg and European Union Parliament Building. See more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station.
Marolles
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Marolles. You might want to make time for a stop at Place du Jeu de Balle or Law Courts of Brussels.
Etterbeek
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Etterbeek. Albert Hall Complex is a notable sight, and you can get around town at La Chasse Tram Stop or Acacias Tram Stop to see more of the city.
European Quarter
Travellers choose European Quarter for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station and check out top sights like Schumanplein.
