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.
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 romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Tour & Taxis
Learn about the events happening in Tour & Taxis during your trip to Brussels. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this culturally rich area.
NATO Headquarters
After visiting NATO Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels
Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Ferris Wheel
Our pick of the best Ilot Sacré Hotel Deals
Safestay Brussels Grand Place
Staff are not welcoming especially the guy who work on days, but otherwise hostel is very close to any tourist destination
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel des Galeries
Adorable and ideally located.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Nice hotel and good location but a bit dated with uncomfortable bed and no room service after midnight which is absurd for a hotel of this size and stature. Walls also paper thin so you can hear your neighbors talking or crying etc. staff doesn’t ask how your stay was on departure
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Very nice hotel, the rooms were a tad small and a little outdated, but it was such a wonderful location and the staff was great, so it that made up for it. Plus if you are there to sightsee and enjoy the surrounding areas, it is exactly what you need. We were able to check in early too which was ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Hotel
It was great. Service was impeccable and staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were very clean and updated. Will definitely return.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
pentahotel Brussels Airport
Good stay for a night near the airport
Reviewed on 14 Mar 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 Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert. 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 Place de la Bourse 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.
