Guidebook for Schaarbeek
Getting Around
You have access to bus, train and traim/metro connections at Gare du Nord. 5 minutes walking distance from my place.
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Gare Du Nord station
You have access to bus, train and traim/metro connections at Gare du Nord. 5 minutes walking distance from my place.
Station Brussel-Noord
76 Rue du ProgrèsGreat bus service, budget friendly - will take you around Europe for almost no money.
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Station Brussel-Noord
76 Rue du ProgrèsGreat bus service, budget friendly - will take you around Europe for almost no money.
Eurolines Belgium - tickets shop Brussels North
80 Rue du ProgrèsBrussels Airport
LeopoldlaanParks & Nature
Concert venue and garden, great for a visit or a night out.
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Botanique station
Concert venue and garden, great for a visit or a night out.
Parc du Cinquantenaire
Vijvers van Elsene
Bois de la Cambre
Brussels Park
Square Ambiorix
Square AmbiorixEgmont Palace
8 Pl. du Petit SablonColonial Garden
Parc de Laeken
Parc de la Porte de Hal
11 Porte de HalKleine Zavel station
Egmont Park
25 Bd de WaterlooOssegempark
Lac de la Gileppe
55A Rte de la GileppeOstend
Sonian Forest
High Fens
Some of Belgium's most lovely natural scenery is to be found here.
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Durbuy
Some of Belgium's most lovely natural scenery is to be found here.
Food Scene
Flamingo
177 Rue de LaekenGreat spot for coffee or a drink at night.
At the heart of Brussels. Many bars, restaurants and stores are located in the area.
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Place Ste. Catherine
Place Sainte-CatherineAt the heart of Brussels. Many bars, restaurants and stores are located in the area.
Sint-Bonifaasstraat
Rue Saint-BonifaceCharming square with nice bars and restaurants.
Charming streets with nice bars and restaurants in the heart of the city
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Vlaamsesteenweg
Rue de FlandreCharming streets with nice bars and restaurants in the heart of the city
Chicago Café
45 Rue de FlandreMust visit!
Must visit! Great place to have an dessert, dinner or coffee in this historic and astonishing location.
Hotel Metropole Brussels
31 Pl. De BrouckèreMust visit! Great place to have an dessert, dinner or coffee in this historic and astonishing location.
Balls & Glory
35 Rue Henri MausGreat lunch!
Ellis Gourmet Burger
4 Pl. Sainte-CatherineIf you're into burgers..
Hotel NH Brussels Bloom
250 Rue RoyaleIdeal spot for a nice lunch!
Barbeton
114 Rue Antoine DansaertGreat coffee bar!
Le Perroquet
31 Rue WatteeuBest lunch! (exotic pita)
Yser Break Sandwicherie
17 Bd d'AnversBest french fries in Brussels!
A great place to lunch, or have a drink - community bar for travellers. Also hosts workshops:
http://www.viaviacafe.com/nl/home
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ViaVia Brussels
74 Quai aux BriquesA great place to lunch, or have a drink - community bar for travellers. Also hosts workshops:
http://www.viaviacafe.com/nl/home
Japanese bar and restaurant at the lovely Saint Boniface Square:
http://www.littletokyo.be/
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Little Tokyo Restaurant
15 Rue Saint-Boniface Japanese bar and restaurant at the lovely Saint Boniface Square:
http://www.littletokyo.be/
Comptoir des Galeries
36 Rue des BouchersCafé Capitale
45 Rue du MidiBest coffee in Brussels!
Café Maison du Peuple
39 Parv. de Saint-GillesBest pizza in Brussels!
http://www.brusselskitchen.com/la-belle-equipe/bruxelles/restaurant?lang=en
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La Belle Equipe
202 Rue Antoine DansaertBest pizza in Brussels!
http://www.brusselskitchen.com/la-belle-equipe/bruxelles/restaurant?lang=en
Cool place - healthy rice paper rolls. For a healthy bite!
http://www.kneestochin.com/
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Knees to Chin
125 Rue de Livourne Cool place - healthy rice paper rolls. For a healthy bite!
http://www.kneestochin.com/
Amazing healthy food place - a bit pricey but a great culinary experience. They refresh their menu often, so it's always a surprise to be there. All organic and creative cooking.
http://www.brusselskitchen.com/rutabaga/bruxelles/restaurant
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Rutabaga
393 Chau. de Waterloo Amazing healthy food place - a bit pricey but a great culinary experience. They refresh their menu often, so it's always a surprise to be there. All organic and creative cooking.
http://www.brusselskitchen.com/rutabaga/bruxelles/restaurant
Hip, Peruvian burger/fastfood place. Go there!
http://kingkong.me/fr
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King Kong
227 Chaussée de Charleroi Hip, Peruvian burger/fastfood place. Go there!
http://kingkong.me/fr
Delecta
5 Rue LannoyMaison Du Dragon
146 Bd Adolphe MaxGreat place to have an ice cream, lunch or just a coffee in this astonishing historic location.
http://www.metropolehotel.com/nl/dineren/cafe-metropole
Café Métropole
31 Pl. De BrouckèreGreat place to have an ice cream, lunch or just a coffee in this astonishing historic location.
http://www.metropolehotel.com/nl/dineren/cafe-metropole
senzanome
1 Pl. du Petit SablonCipiace
49A Parv. de Saint-GillesGreat for Sunday Brunch! It's also an organic food shop, or an ideal place to have a coffee:
http://www.chyl.be/
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Chyl
62 Rue de Belle-VueGreat for Sunday Brunch! It's also an organic food shop, or an ideal place to have a coffee:
http://www.chyl.be/
For the vegans and vegan-lovers, Moon Food is the place to be:
http://www.thefoodalist.com/portfolios/moonfood-restaurant-brussels/
Mun Food
58 Rue des Colonies For the vegans and vegan-lovers, Moon Food is the place to be:
http://www.thefoodalist.com/portfolios/moonfood-restaurant-brussels/
Takumi Flagey
8 Rue LesbroussartBar Bik
3 Quai aux Pierres de TailleGreat food, nice design.
La Fabbrica
86C Av. du PortL'Axess
86C Av. du Portsett club
Zebrano
47 Rue de RotterdamBeaucoup Fish
2 Rue Van GaverGreat for lunch or dinner (before you catch a performance at Kaaitheater):
http://www.kaaitheater.be/nl/p291/kaaicafe
Kaaicafé
18 Sq. Sainctelette Great for lunch or dinner (before you catch a performance at Kaaitheater):
http://www.kaaitheater.be/nl/p291/kaaicafe
Chana
24 Parv. de Saint-GillesA dizzling culinary experience - food with a view!
http://www.lavillainthesky.be/en/
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La Villa in the Sky
480 Av. Louise A dizzling culinary experience - food with a view!
http://www.lavillainthesky.be/en/
La Villa Emily
4 Rue de l'AbbayeTop chef, a bit pricey but definitely worth it. If you're into Japanese fine dining, this is the place for you:
http://www.restaurant-kamo.be/
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Kamo
550A Chau. de Waterloo Top chef, a bit pricey but definitely worth it. If you're into Japanese fine dining, this is the place for you:
http://www.restaurant-kamo.be/
John & Rose
Peï & Meï
15 Rue de RollebeekLovely dinner spot:
http://www.henrietagnes.com/#atelier-de-production-de-bonnes-choses
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Henri & Agnes
48 Rue Véronèse Lovely dinner spot:
http://www.henrietagnes.com/#atelier-de-production-de-bonnes-choses
Café du Sablon
26 Rue de la RégenceNonbe Daigaku
31 Av. Adolphe BuylLa Mercerie
Yeti
Rue de Bon SecoursPistolet Original - Sablon
26 Rue Joseph StevensGreat for lunch!
bulthaup brussels
11 Quai du CommerceAu Vieux Bruxelles
35 Rue Saint-BonifaceCerto . Aussi livraison ou “à emporter” : 0473496493
48 Rue Longue VieLe Wine Bar des Marolles
198 Rue HauteMakisu
5 Rue du BailliGo here, and try the "community table," good for lunch and dinner:
http://www.pointalbert.com/
Point Albert
10 Place Albert Leemans Go here, and try the "community table," good for lunch and dinner:
http://www.pointalbert.com/
Pepette & Ronron
53 Rue Léon LepageAnother lovely Ethiopian place, nice atmosphere, true fine dining:
http://www.kokob.be/
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Kokob
10 Rue des Grands Carmes Another lovely Ethiopian place, nice atmosphere, true fine dining:
http://www.kokob.be/
Toukoul
34 Rue de Laeken Great Ethiopian food:
http://www.toukoul.be/
Little Asia
8 Rue Sainte-CatherineGreenwich Café Bruxelles
7 Rue des ChartreuxMer du Nord
45 Pl. Sainte-Catherine For all the fish-lovers, come here for your dinner.
Charli
34 Rue Sainte-Catherine Best cakes and "tartes" in town! Treat yourself.
Amadeus Maroquinerie
65 Rue de NamurEl Bocadillo
2 Rue de LaekenFresh sandwiches, simply delicious.
La Belle Maraîchère
11a Pl. Sainte-CatherineCheap Asian fusion place; ideal for a quick bite. You can take out too!
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Yaki
52 Rue du Midi Cheap Asian fusion place; ideal for a quick bite. You can take out too!
Madagasikara
10 Rue de FlandreLe Duy
12 Place du SamediGood for tarte tatin and chili con carne! This place has an authentic feel and relaxed vibe, at least go there for a drink.
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La Fin de Siècle
3 Av. de l'Armée Good for tarte tatin and chili con carne! This place has an authentic feel and relaxed vibe, at least go there for a drink.
Pipaillon
231 Quai au Bois à BrûlerLe Vistro
16 Quai aux BriquesTry the Belgian dish "stoemp & worst" - mashed potatoes and sausage!
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9 et Voisins
1 Rue Van ArteveldeTry the Belgian dish "stoemp & worst" - mashed potatoes and sausage!
Umamido St-Catherine
1 Pl. Sainte-CatherineWoodpecker 47
47 Rue du Marché aux PouletsPataya
49 Rue Antoine Dansaert If you're into Thai food, this a great place to stop by.
Chez Franz
30 Av. du Haut-Pont Nice bar, serves a good pasta and burger too!
Brussels Grill Debrouckere
19 Pl. De BrouckèrePAUL
9 Bd AnspachPAUL
9 Bd AnspachPAUL
9 Bd AnspachPAUL
9 Bd AnspachGreat place to taste Belgian French fries (potato chips) - a must while you're here!
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Frit Flagey
Place Eugène Flagey Great place to taste Belgian French fries (potato chips) - a must while you're here!
Shopping
In case you need to do groceries (Supermarkt, drug store, clothing etc.), Nieuwstraat is the closest street where you find everything you might need.
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Rue Neuve
Rue NeuveIn case you need to do groceries (Supermarkt, drug store, clothing etc.), Nieuwstraat is the closest street where you find everything you might need.
Karel Rogierplein
Place Charles RogierMany businesses, stores, and other facilities are to be found at Rogier square.
HEMA
3E KorenmarktAnything you might need as a traveler, you can purchase at HEMA.
Rue Antoine Dansaert
Rue Antoine DansaertLovely shopping area
If you prefer to do your groceries at an organic food market: this is the place to be.
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färm.saintecatherine
43 Quai au Bois à BrûlerIf you prefer to do your groceries at an organic food market: this is the place to be.
Shopping center that hosts all the basic stores eg. ZARA, Inno, Delhaize groceries, Ici Paris, Rituals etc.
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Zigzag City 2
123 Rue NeuveShopping center that hosts all the basic stores eg. ZARA, Inno, Delhaize groceries, Ici Paris, Rituals etc.
If you're into antiques shopping / flee markets.
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Antiekmarkt van de Zavel
Place du Grand SablonIf you're into antiques shopping / flee markets.
hosts some of the best chocolatiers, restaurants, cinema and coffee places in town.
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Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
5 Galerie du Roihosts some of the best chocolatiers, restaurants, cinema and coffee places in town.
Noorddoorgang
Passage du NordAvenue Louise
Blaesstraat
Rue BlaesWaterstone's
71/75 Bd Adolphe MaxPassa Porta
46 Rue Antoine DansaertBruxelles Midi Market
Avenue FonsnyHunting and Collecting
17 Rue des ChartreuxEssentiel Antwerp
18 Av. LouiseZara
25 Av. de la Toison d'OrH&M
769 Chau. d'AlsembergMANGO
53 Rue NeuveCOS
32 Av. LouiseThe Game
Design store
KURE
13 Bd de WaterlooStijl
74 Rue Antoine DansaertIsabelle Bajart
25 Rue des ChartreuxEntertainment & Activities
Spacious venue that holds many bars and restaurants. Events and exhibitions are organized here often too.
Havenlaan station
Spacious venue that holds many bars and restaurants. Events and exhibitions are organized here often too.
UGC De Brouckère
38 Pl. De BrouckèreMovie Theatre
Nice event location during summer! A 5 minute walk from my place
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Bruxelles-Les-Bains
Nice event location during summer! A 5 minute walk from my place
If you want to catch a movie in a charming venue.
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Musée du cinéma de Bruxelles
9 Rue Baron HortaIf you want to catch a movie in a charming venue.
Yoga - COURS N EXISTE PLUS
7 Rue BrialmontIf you don't want to miss your daily yoga workout while in Brussels..
Nova
3 Rue d'ArenbergGreat art house cinema that hosts a nice bar too!
Cinéma Aventure
15 Rue des FripiersKinepolis Brussel
20 Bd du CentenaireMini-Europe
1 Av. du FootballOcéade
Arts & Culture
Kaaitheater
19 Sq. SaincteletteInternational performing arts venue.
KVS - Koninklijke Vlaamse Schouwburg
7 Quai aux Pierres de TaillePerforming arts venue
Not very close, but easy to get to from my home is the Japanese tower and garden.
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Jardin de la Tour Japonaise
44 Av. Van PraetNot very close, but easy to get to from my home is the Japanese tower and garden.
Argos
13 Rue du ChantierFilm archive and exhibition space.
Kunstenfestivaldesarts
18 Quai du CommerceTheatre festival, of which venues are located nearby.
Wiels
354 Av. Van VolxemGreat art space; and host of interesting events.
Brussels Comic Book Museum
20 Rue des SablesIf you're into comic books, check it out.
If you're into performing arts, have a look into their programming.
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BRONKS théâtre jeune public
15 Rue du Marché aux PorcsIf you're into performing arts, have a look into their programming.
Musée Magritte Museum
1 Pl. RoyaleMust visit!
Flagey
Beursschouwburg
20 Auguste OrtsstraatLUCA School of Arts
70 Rue des PalaisHouse of Arts
147 Chau. de HaechtLa Monnaie De Munt
Place de la MonnaieKAAISTUDIO'S
81 Rue Notre-Dame-du-SommeilVrije Universiteit Brussel
2 Bd de la PlaineLa Fabrique Chatelain
122 Rue AméricaineOne of Brussels' most hidden gems; an artistic and architectural pearl.
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Villa Empain
67 Av. Franklin RooseveltOne of Brussels' most hidden gems; an artistic and architectural pearl.
Beautiful building that hosts an interesting museum as well as a bar/lunch place with an amazing view over the city.
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Musical Instruments Museum
2 Rue Montagne de la CourBeautiful building that hosts an interesting museum as well as a bar/lunch place with an amazing view over the city.
Royal Library of Belgium
28 Bd de l'EmpereurMuseum of Ixelles
71 Rue Jean Van VolsemParlementarium
Musee Charlier
16 Av. des ArtsMusee Fin-De-Siecle
3 Rue de la RégencePaleis voor Schone Kunsten, Brussel
23 Rue RavensteinTrain World
5 Pl. Princesse ElisabethAutoworld
11 Parc du CinquantenaireBrussels City Museum
Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History
3 Parc du CinquantenaireCoudenberg Palace
7 Pl. des PalaisArt & Marges Musee
314 Rue HauteBeer Museum
7 Place des PalaisMusée d'Art Fantastique
7 Rue AméricaineHorta station
Musee Wiertz
62 Rue VautierAlmine Rech Gallery
20 Rue de l'AbbayeGreta Meert Gallery
13 Rue du CanalBalsamine theater
1 Av. Félix MarchalThéâtre Varia
78 Rue du SceptreThéâtre de la Vie
45 Rue TraversièreLes Brigittines
1 Pt Rue des BrigittinesBellone Café
46 Rue de FlandreLa Raffinerie - Charleroi Danse
Ancienne Belgique
110 Bd AnspachLes Halles de Schaerbeek
22a Rue Royale-Sainte-MarieXavier Hufkens
44 Rue Van EyckJan Mot
10 Pl. du Petit SablonKomplot
124 Rue de l'InstructionVanhaerents art collection
29 Rue AnneessensLa Loge
86 KluisstraatGalerie rodolphe janssen brussels belgium
159 Rue Antoine DansaertMuntpunt Library
6 Pl. de la MonnaieOffice Baroque
30 HarmoniestraatIf you'd like to combine a visit to one of Belgium's preserved castle and an art space, visit Kasteel van Gaasbeek
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Gaasbeek Castle
40 KasteelstraatIf you'd like to combine a visit to one of Belgium's preserved castle and an art space, visit Kasteel van Gaasbeek
ModeMuseum
28 NationalestraatMunicipal Museum of Contemporary Art
1 Jan HoetpleinVerbeke Foundation
1 WestakkerEverything Else
In case you're in Brussels for educational purposes at Vlerick Business School, and need short or longer term accomodation - it's nearby.
Vlerick Business School
21 BolwerklaanIn case you're in Brussels for educational purposes at Vlerick Business School, and need short or longer term accomodation - it's nearby.
In case you're looking for a stay near WTC towers because of a business trip - my home is right around the corner.
WTC
In case you're looking for a stay near WTC towers because of a business trip - my home is right around the corner.
If you're traveling for business, and need to be in the financial district. Zenith is one of the office building around the corner from my home.
Zenith
37 Boulevard Roi Albert IIIf you're traveling for business, and need to be in the financial district. Zenith is one of the office building around the corner from my home.
In case you need to be in Brussels to visit the Bxl office of film production company Caviar Content - it's nearby.
Caviar
75 Av. du PortIn case you need to be in Brussels to visit the Bxl office of film production company Caviar Content - it's nearby.
Vlaams Parlement
86 Rue de LouvainThe Flemish Parliament is approx. 15 minutes from my home by tram or car.
The main Central Station is 15 minutes away from my home by tram and 5 by train (from Gare du Nord).
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Bruxelles Central station
Carrefour de l'EuropeThe main Central Station is 15 minutes away from my home by tram and 5 by train (from Gare du Nord).
If you're in town for business, or in need of parking. Their parking garages offers affordable parking, yet, it's closed over weekends.
WTC station
If you're in town for business, or in need of parking. Their parking garages offers affordable parking, yet, it's closed over weekends.
Carrefour express Manhattan
2 Rue de la MadeleineIf you need to go grocery shopping
Brabantstraat
Rue de BrabantIf you need to find some smaller grocery stores, or snack bars.
Frederic Blondeel
39 Rue de GanshorenBest Belgian chocolates!
Brussels Police Station
30 Rue du Marché au Charbon KolenmarktIn case of emergency, you can always head towards this office.