Best things to do in Brussels
Discover the city according to locals. Find the best things to do, places to eat, and get priceless advice from the people who live here.
Experiences you might enjoy
Experiences you might enjoy
Here are some activities hosted by locals that would help you explore the city.
Locals’ favourite places
Locals’ favourite places
Here’s your definitive guide to the best parks, restaurants, landmarks and local spots, all according to locals
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1. Grand-Place
368local recommendations
Helena & Philip says “The Grand Place is the central square of Brussels.It is surrounded by guildhalls, the city's Town Ha...” ·
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2. Parc du Cinquantenaire
160local recommendations
Claire says “Beautfiful park
Museum Autoworld and Military museum
Leading to the business center and European qua...” ·
Flávia says “No wonder Beer lovers from around the world love this place. You can taste more than 2000 beers from...” ·
José says “Great art deco building with original interior. Nice trendy local people. Big terrace. Walk afterwar...” ·
Tiana says “We are in love with Art Nouveau, and Victor Horta is one of its founders. John Julius Norwich descri...” ·
Fred says “The Magritte Museum on the Place Royale in Brussels gathers more than 200 works of the famous Belgia...” ·
Bear says “The Atomium is a building in Brussels originally constructed for Expo 58, the 1958 Brussels World's ...” ·
Nicolas says “A really interesting museum on musical instruments in one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau building...” ·
Nicolas says “The best place to learn about Belgian beers! This cozy bar have a quality-focused selection of beers...” ·
Bruno says “No nonsense food, really good prices, all served in an authentic and typically Belgian setting. Dutc...” ·
Line says “The park It has a pond, a closed street for rollerbladers, and plenty of paths to get lost in. Lots ...” ·
Bettina says “French fries or chips are a Belgian specialty, and there is no better place to try them than at Anto...” ·
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13. Place Flagey
Eugène Flageyplein
185local recommendations
Stéphanie Et Pierre says “Marché ouvert , avec bars et food trucks tous les week end, mais aussi son 'fritkot' et les balades ...” ·
Tamara says “The best bar with a huge choice of Belgian beers of the neighborhood. Concert and Dj set on the week...” ·
Laura says “'Manneken Pis' (meaning "Little man Pee" in Dutch) is a landmark small bronze sculpture (61 cm) in B...” ·
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16. Halles Saint-Géry - Agora bruxelloise
1 Place Saint-Géry
61local recommendations
Alex says “The Halles Saint-Géry gather lots of pubs and bars. Grab a beer and mingle with locals, expats and t...” ·
Saïd says “This is said to be one of the three best beer bars in the world ! It is actually just a nice place ...” ·
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18. Avenue Louise
Louizalaan
103local recommendations
Charlotte says “Serious shopping from Louis Vuitton, Max Mara on Avenue Louise and Zara etc when you walk toward Toi...” ·
Ataur says “Cultural center in a former botanical glasshouse, with regular concerts, art exhibitions & theater. ...” ·
Cendre says “This is going out: sometimes you land in a cosy jazz atmosphere, sometimes you're dancing next to to...” ·
Virginie says “If you like to dance on rock music of the 60s, even of the 20s, this is a place for you. It's opened...” ·
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22. Vossenplein
Vossenplein
213local recommendations
Tiana says “For antique lovers this is a must. Every weekend this square gets overtaken by scores of antiques tr...” ·
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23. Étang d'lxelles
51local recommendations
Frédéric says “Visitors will enjoy walking or jogging around the ponds and admiring the unusual nearby Sainte Croix...” ·
Khadija says “A variety of art programs (exhibition, cinema, theatre...) I go here mainly for some world music est...” ·
Alice says “Belgian beers.In the back of the café you’ll find a separate dining area, where four different spagh...” ·
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26. Rue Neuve
Rue Neuve
84local recommendations
Damien says “Rue Neuve (French) or Nieuwstraat (Dutch) is "the" pedestrian street in Brussels' city center! It is...” ·
Miyuki says “My favourite bar with a nice sunny terrace and wi fi. Good and experimental kitchen, lunch for 10 eu...” ·
Veronique says “Very intimate and dark. All dishes based on mushrooms. Reservation needed. Opposite the street sam...” ·
Martinelli says “Bar, concert, happy hour 19h/20h, antipasti” ·
Avi says “Concerts every night. Check out the programme before coming to Bxl and get your tickets on line. If ...” ·