Transvaal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Foret de Soignes Sport
Catch an event at Foret de Soignes Sport during your trip to Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
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 walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Tour & Taxis
Learn about the events happening in Tour & Taxis during your trip to Brussels. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels
Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels
From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Our pick of the best Transvaal Hotel Deals
The Hotel
Great stay in a clean, fresh & upscale hotel in the heart of the south side close to metros, EU, and many tourist attractions. Best area to stay in if a tourist for leisure or business.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
This hotel was good value for the price and location was excellent. The room did have a musty smell and they only cleaned once during our five night stay. The self service was relatively easy...but i would have appreciated cleaning at least every other day. Location was excellent. Loved the restaurant ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
It’s one of the most beautiful hotels I’ve stayed at anywhere and I liked the ambiance of the hotel along with spaciousness of the suite we stayed at, it was very nicely designed also but unfortunately the suite had a sewage smell in it! The moment we entered the suite the smell was there and nothing ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
Decent hotel at a good location ( Stephanie Tram stop is 2mins and Louiza Metro stop is 5 mins walk) - the decor of the hotel looks tired. The higher floor rooms are very warm on a sunny day and somehow the AC couldn’t cool it. For sustainability reasons they change sheets every 3 days but for us ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Chaotic breakfast service. Staff not allocated to sections , if you ask for something they never come back to you
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Did not get breakfast but fellow travellers did and said it was excellent. Nice last drink roof top bar.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Transvaal
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.
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.
Upper Town
Upper Town is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Place du Luxembourg and European Union Parliament Building. See more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station.
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 BELvue Museum and Royal Palace of Brussels, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.
Ukkel
Ukkel is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Van Buuren Museum and Centre Culturel d'Uccle are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Marlow Tram Stop or Héros Tram Stop to get around.
