Northern Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northern Quarter
Activities
From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Dinant and Luxembourg
Brussels: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
From Brussels: Antwerp and Ghent Full-Day Guided Tour
Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting
From Brussels: Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges Tour
Our pick of the best Northern Quarter Hotel Deals
The Standard Brussels
a&o Brussel Centrum
"Many people in the line before us had entered and checked into dirty rooms"
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026
Warwick Brussels Grand-Place
"They would not honor a price online at desk, and jacked it up"
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026
Thon Hotel EU
"Great hotel in a handy location for the metro and landmarks. Very well maintained and would highly recommend staying"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Motel One Brussels
"Todo muy bien, excelente ubicación"
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026
Hotel Indigo Brussels - City by IHG
"Beautifully decorated, excellent helpful staff, well located near tram and metro but a short walk away from Grande Place and the centre. Only downside - the radiators in the room cannot be controlled so it was unbearably hot the whole time. The AC can be controlled but it barely makes a dent in the ..."
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Northern Quarter
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.
Ixelles
Consider a visit to Avenue Louise and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Ixelles. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Dautzenberg Tram Stop or Flagey Tram Stop.
Sint-Gillis
Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Sint-Gillis. Top attractions like Brussels South Railway Station and Saint Gilles Town Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bethléem Tram Stop or Guillaume Tell Tram Stop to see more of the city.
European Quarter
Travellers choose European Quarter for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station and check out top sights like Schumanplein.
