Popular places to visit
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
You can learn about the history of Brussels with a stop at Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
La Grand Place
A former marketplace and the stunning centrepiece of Belgium's capital.
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.
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.
Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Amsterdam to Belgium: Discover the Wonders of Brussels and Bruges
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Our pick of the best Ganshoren Hotel Deals
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
The Hotel
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
a&o Brussel Centrum
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Thon Hotel EU
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Renaissance Brussels Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ganshoren
Laken
Get to know Laken and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Royal Greenhouses of Laeken and Heysel Park, and you can jump on the metro at Centenaire Tram Stop or Stuyvenbergh Station to get around the city.
Lower Town
Known for its interesting museums and fantastic breweries, there's plenty to explore in Lower Town. Top attractions like La Grand Place and Brussels Stock Exchange are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station or De Brouckere Station to see more of the city.
Anderlecht
You might enjoy the shopping while in Anderlecht. Constant Vanden Stock Stadium is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Résistance Tram Stop or Saint Guidon Station to see more of the city.
Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk
Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk is known for its abundant dining options, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station.
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.
