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Where to Stay in Ixelles (Elsene), Brussels
A large, diverse commune south of the centre, including the lively Matongé district and the upscale Avenue Louise area. Popular with expats and students, with plenty of bars, restaurants, and boutiques.
✦ The vibe
Multicultural, vibrant, and residential with pockets of nightlife.
👤 Best for
Young travellers, budget to mid-range, those wanting a local feel and nightlife options.
🏨 Where to stay
Mix of budget hotels, hostels, and mid-range chains; cheaper than the centre.
🚇 Getting around
Walkable to the centre? Not really – 30 min walk; better on tram or metro. Frequent trams connect to Gare du Midi for airport trains.
📍 Nearby
Flagey Square, Bois de la Cambre.
Best hotels in Ixelles (Elsene)
6 hotels ranked by how close they are to Ixelles (Elsene)
Fleur de Ville
Rue du Fossé aux Loups 46, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
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Carr de l'Europe 3, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
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Carr de l'Europe 3, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
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Pl. Charles Rogier 20, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium
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Rue Royale 250, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium
View intelligence briefing →MEININGER Hotel Bruxelles Gare du Midi
Rue Bara 101, 1070 Brussels, Belgium
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