Ixelles Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Popular places to visit

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.

European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Place du Luxembourg
Learn about the local history of Brussels when you take a trip to Place du Luxembourg. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this culturally rich area.

Architecture Museum de Loge
You can study the exhibits at Architecture Museum de Loge, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Brussels. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Parlamentarium
You can study the exhibits at Parlamentarium, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Free University of Brussels-VUB
Explore the campus of Free University of Brussels-VUB during your visit to Brussels. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels

From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

Explore Brussels and Bruges on a Guided Tour from Paris
Our pick of the best Ixelles Hotel Deals

Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery
This was a very nice centrally located hotel in the heart of Brussels. It was the nicest property my wife and I stayed at during our travels and we would certainly like to visit again.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Radisson RED Brussels
Awesome place
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Renaissance Brussels Hotel
Excellent service from all staff. Lunch was very good with quality service.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hôtel Aqua by HappyCulture
So this was a great hotel, staff were excellent and positioned about 4 stops from the main train station. The room had alot of room and the bed was massive. Our only problem was it had that typical bathroom door were you can see everything going on inside, plugs no where near the bed and the main ...
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Moxy Brussels City Center
I stayed in this hotel for 4 nights as I had to attend my sister's wedding in Brussels. Everything is great in this hotel. The room size is good, the rooms are clean. It is in walking distance from the center and next to public transport. My fligh arrived early in the morning and the receptionist ...
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

B&B HOTEL Brussels Centre Louise
Clean room, comfortable and good location. Eric at front desk very friendly and accommodating. Other staff were also helpful
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ixelles

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.

Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk
You might enjoy the bars while in Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk. Place du Grand Sablon is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Petit Sablon Tram Stop or Poelaert Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Marolles
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Marolles. You might want to make time for a stop at Place du Jeu de Balle or Law Courts of Brussels.

Etterbeek
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Etterbeek. Albert Hall Complex is a notable sight, and you can get around town at La Chasse Tram Stop or Acacias 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.

Upper Town
Upper Town is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Parlamentarium and Place du Luxembourg. See more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station.