Laken Travel Guide
Brussels
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Brussels Expo
Learn about the events happening in Brussels Expo during your trip to Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Mini-Europe
Bring your family to Mini-Europe and enjoy this exciting theme park in Brussels. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this culturally rich area.
Heysel Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heysel Park, a lovely green space in Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
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.
Top hotels in Laken
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
I love this hotel chain, we have stayed at multiple countries, thank you
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
The Hotel
Nice and very good brekkie
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Great lication
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
All good, could not fault anything. Had a wonderful stay. Woulnt hesitate to recommend.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Everything was perfect! Lovely place. Although a few staff wasn’t helpful and one just knocked, said room service and open my door without my consent, it was good I had my robe on as I was making my hair. Asides that everything was okay.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Brussels Centre Midi
Clean room, staff courteous
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Laken
Jette
Appreciated for its restaurants and monuments, you might consider exploring Jette. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dieleghem Abbey, and jump on the metro at Lenoir or Ancienne Barrière - Oude Afspanning to get around the city.
Schaerbeek
Get to know Schaerbeek and its many features like its churches and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Train World and Schaerbeek Museum of Beer, 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.
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Brussels Museum of Industry and Labour and MIMA are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Duchesse de Brabant Tram Stop or Triangle Tram Stop to get around.
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.
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.
