Brussels Travel Guide:
Awesome Hidden Gems by Real Locals

Everybody knows their way to the Grand Palace and the Atomium, but where do Brussels locals go? Check our online travel guide & download our app for hidden local gems. No algorithms, no fake reviews, and away from the touristic traps. Try Spotted by Locals! It's like having a bunch of good local friends abroad advising you where to go!

Our Local Spotters in Brussels

Our handpicked locals live & love in Brussels and speak the local language.

  • Anna van Wuijckhuijse photo

    Anna

    My passion is multilingualism. So what better place to live in than Brussels...
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  • Charlotte Mewis photo

    Charlotte

    Brussels is a city with endless possibilities - nothing is too crazy!
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  • Stéphanie Newport photo

    Stéphanie

    I love exploring Brussels on foot, going off the beaten track to find charming, underrated spots.
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  • Nettah Yoeli - Rimmer photo

    Nettah

    Brussels is at once extremely international and strangely provincial; busy and eerily quiet.
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  • Emilia D'Ettorres photo

    Emilia

    I'm a food enthusiast who loves experimenting with different cuisines by cooking for my friends.
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  • André Corrado photo

    André

    Writing is one of my biggest passions. I find that Brussels is a bit like the ‘ugly duckling’...
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  • Wouter Spitters photo

    Wouter

    When I had to look again for a nice place to live, Brussels was the obvious choice for me.
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  • Renata Riva photo

    Renata

    I take any excuse to go to concerts, exhibitions, anything. And Brussels is just perfect for this!
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  • Sarah Filion photo

    Sarah

    Brussels is a city often snubbed by travelers or even locals; I have a soft spot for underdogs...
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  • Davy Verbeke photo

    Davy

    I came to Brussels to study English literature. I stuck around. I love being in a bathrobe.
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  • William Mertens photo

    William

    Brussels, the capital of Europe, a vibrant city where nobody takes him or herself too seriously...
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  • Petra Perazzini photo

    Petra

    I am very happy to be living in Brussels because it has become a very cool place to live...
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  • ONLY LOCAL FAVORITES No tourist highlights
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Spotted by Locals

What to do in Brussels?

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Art & Culture

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Bars & Nightlife

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Cinema

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Coffee & Bakeries

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Music

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Relaxing

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Restaurants

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Shopping

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Cinema & Theatres

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