Ilot Sacré Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ilot Sacré
Popular places to visit
Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
Wander the ornate, arched halls of this 19th-century shopping complex and find a delightful range of boutiques, bookshops, restaurants and theatres.
La Grand Place
Declared a World Heritage site in 1998, this former food market is one of the most beautiful medieval squares in the world.
NATO Headquarters
After visiting NATO Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Atomium
This quirky architectural structure in Brussels is a much-loved symbol of the city.
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.
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.
Activities
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Brussels Walking and Tasting Tour (Beers,Chocolates&Fries/Waffle)
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Brussels Hidden Delights A Self Guided Epicurean Adventure
Our pick of the best Ilot Sacré Hotel Deals
Hotel des Galeries
Super clean room - huge for Paris! Staff was extremely friendly, breakfast was great - breakfast attendant was so nice and friendly.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Safestay Brussels Grand Place
Clean, safe, but doen’t even come with a towel or a lock for the lockers (of if it did that was not commuicated to me).
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Le Dome
Enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
Very spacious room with private sauna!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Hotel
Nice staff, The Lounge was great,
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Very nice room. Very clean. Comfortable bed. But free WiFi is very poor
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ilot Sacré
Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
If you're spending time in Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk, you might enjoy attractions like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Bourse-Beurs 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.
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.
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
Stalingrad
While you're in Stalingrad, take in top sights like Manneken Pis Statue and jump on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station to see more of the city.
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.
