Laken Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An aerial view of a city with a large dome structure, parking lots, and surrounding buildings.
A red abstract sculpture and a metallic spherical structure in a park.
A metallic spherical structure with a reflective surface, connected by metal beams against a cloudy sky.
A large metallic structure with spherical elements and connecting rods.
A large metallic structure with a spherical glass dome and a staircase leading up to it.

Stay near popular Laken attractions

A spherical structure with a reflective surface against a clear blue sky.

Atomium

8.6/10 (3,323 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Picture 13 for Activity Bruges Day Trip: Canal Boat, Windmills & Damme

From Brussels: Bruges day trip with optional boat trip

AU$73
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Bruges day trip with optional boat trip
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

AU$79
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
Tootbus Brussels Discovery

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

AU$45
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Dinant and Luxembourg

From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Dinant and Luxembourg

AU$92
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Dinant and Luxembourg
Brussels: Guided Walking Tour

Brussels: Guided Walking Tour

AU$40
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Brussels: Guided Walking Tour
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From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise

AU$111
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise
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Our pick of the best Laken Hotel Deals

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's

5 out of 5
Avenue Louise 71 Brussels
The price is AU$325 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$325
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a great location. All of the staff were extremely helpful. The rooms are spacious and the beds are very comfortable. Everything is very clean. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
The Hotel

The Hotel

38 Boulevard de Waterloo Brussels
The price is AU$300 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$300
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,393 reviews)
"Great stay! The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. I highly recommend this place! »"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

The Hotel
Hotel Indigo Brussels - City by IHG

Hotel Indigo Brussels - City by IHG

Place Charles Rogier 20 Brussels
The price is AU$217 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$217
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (829 reviews)
"Very good hotel. Great breakfast. Close to many attractions but far enough away from too much busy-ness. We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Hotel Indigo Brussels - City by IHG
Motel One Brussels

Motel One Brussels

Rue Royale 120 Brussels
The price is AU$169 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$169
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Motel One Brussels
Warwick Brussels Grand-Place

Warwick Brussels Grand-Place

4 out of 5
Rue Duquesnoy 5-7 Brussels
The price is AU$268 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$268
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,861 reviews)
"Great location. Rooms were a bit tired. Our room had tea and coffee facilities in a cupboard next to the window. Over this cupboard there was a television. It was very difficult to access the tea and coffee area. It was very dark and the kettle couldn't be moved. The furniture looked very tired. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Warwick Brussels Grand-Place
Holiday Inn Brussels Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Brussels Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Holidaystraat 7 Machelen
The price is AU$143 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$143
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Machelen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (411 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Brussels Airport by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in Laken

Find the best Laken areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Ornate European architecture with golden accents and statues.

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.

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Photo by Marc De Vos
Open Photo by Marc De Vos

Grand-Place

If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.

A historic European town with a central fountain, surrounded by colorful buildings and a willow tree.

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.

A grand building with a central archway and a field of vibrant tulips in the foreground.

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.

A historic building with intricate architecture, a prominent tower, and a colorful flower arrangement in the foreground.

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.

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