Laken Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Stay near popular Laken attractions
Activities
Bruges Day Trip: Canal Boat, Windmills & Damme
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from 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
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
Our pick of the best Laken Hotel Deals
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
"Clean and close to the train station"
Reviewed on 30 July 2026
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
The Hotel
"Ticks all the boxes and more Excellent room - spacious with great views Excellent staff - Friendly and professional Excellent Breakfast - great variety of high quality delicious food Excellent location -3 metro stops from Eurostar. 15 minute walk from centre of Brussels. No swimming pool but fantastic ..."
Reviewed on 31 July 2026
Le Châtelain
"Ismail at the Front Desk was extremely helpful in resolving a situation in our daughter’s room where the toilet doesn’t work. He should be highly commended for his excellent customer service. Alvin also is quite efficient and prompt in responding to a request we had. We will stay again at the hotel ..."
Reviewed on 31 July 2026
a&o Brussel Centrum
"This hotel was the dirtiest we’ve ever been in the bathroom literally smelled like urine. The carpets of the hallways were covered in large brown stains, my daughter’s pillowcase had 2/4 size blood stains. The pictures on the website are false advertisement. It looks nothing like this."
Reviewed on 30 July 2026
Holiday Inn Brussels Airport by IHG
"Staff was exceptionally helpful! Great value for the money! Great stay!"
Reviewed on 20 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Laken
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.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
