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 lively festivals in this culturally rich area.

Mini-Europe
Bring your family to Mini-Europe and enjoy this exciting theme park in Brussels. Experience the lively festivals 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 acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

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

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

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

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

The Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

a&o Brussel Centrum
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Laken

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.

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

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.

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.

Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.
- King Baudouin Stadium
- Heysel Park
- Laeken Park
- Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
- Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium
- Streetlight Museum
- Musées d’Extrême-Orient
- La Grand Place
- Avenue Louise
- Walibi Belgium
- Tour & Taxis
- European Union Parliament Building
- Manneken Pis Statue
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Place du Grand Sablon
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- Brussels South Railway Station
- Brussels City Hall
- Berlaymont Building
- Genval Lake