Esseghem Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

Atomium
This unique structure, made up of nine stainless steel spheres, has been called Europe's most bizarre building, and is the number one attraction in Brussels.

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.

Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

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.

Royal Palace of Brussels
Visit the offices of the King and Queen of Belgium – go in summer and you might even be invited inside.
Activities

From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium

Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Our pick of the best Esseghem Hotel Deals

The Hotel
Everything
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Quite ok
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Was very good. Only issue we had to keep reminding them that there was 3 people im room.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Room was great. Spacious and well decorated. Unfortunately our room was not cleaned throughout our whole stay. The cleaning lady came at 9am whilst we were still in bed. We asked her to come back a little while later, but nobody returned. However, this was a very minor detail & possible just a miscommunication. ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
Room is spacious, floor had some weird stains, and the bathroom has a frosted door which we did not find appropriate for a family. You could see the person on the toilet or undressing.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
Very nice hotel conveniently located in the train station.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Esseghem

Schaerbeek
Get to know Schaerbeek and its many features like its churches and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Schaerbeek Museum of Beer and Spontaneous Art Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Pogge Tram Stop or Eenens Tram Stop to get around the city.

Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.

Lower Town
Known for its interesting museums and fantastic breweries, there's plenty to explore in Lower Town. Top attractions like Brussels Stock Exchange and Halles de Saint-Gery are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station or De Brouckere Station to see more of the city.

Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like Rue des Bouchers and Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.

Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Royal Theatre Toone are top sights worth seeing.

Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Travellers choose Saint-Josse-ten-Noode for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Gillon Tram Stop or Madou Station and check out top sights like Le Botanique.

