What's Laken like?
If you're in search of the perfect area to explore, consider Laken. Spend an afternoon at Mini-Europe or Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium. There's plenty more to see, including Laeken Park and Royal Greenhouses of Laeken.
Where are the best places to stay in Laken?
We have 11 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' top lodging choices in Laken:
Hotel Expo
- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk
Le Centenaire Brussels Expo
- Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Bar
How to get to Laken
Flying to:
- Brussels Airport (BRU), 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Laken
- Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.), 21.3 mi (34.3 km) from Laken
- Charleroi (CRL-Brussels South Charleroi), 30.1 mi (48.4 km) from Laken
Getting to Laken on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Centenaire Tram Stop
- Stuyvenbergh Station
- De Wand Tram Stop
Things to see and do in and around Laken
What to see in Laken
- Laeken Park
- Royal Castle of Laken
- Atomium
- King Baudouin Stadium
- Brussels Expo
Things to do in Laken
- Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
- Mini-Europe
- Planetarium of the Royal Observatory of Belgium
- Musées d’Extrême-Orient
- Streetlight Museum