Brussels city guide

Coming to visit Affordable Art Fair Brussels (4 – 8 February 2026, Tour & Taxis) from elsewhere? We’ve pulled together a list of hotels, museums, restaurants, bars, cafés, shops and more, all within a 2km radius of the fair, to explore during your trip. Discover things to do in the area for first timers and old hands alike.

Hotel recommendations

The Hoxton Brussels

The Hoxton Brussels is located in the city centre, easily accessible from the airport or Brussels North station. It has 198 rooms with the interior vibe influenced by the 70’s and a unique view over  Brussels skyline. Discover Cantina Valentina, a Peruvian-inspired restaurant located on the ground floor or head up to TOPE, the Mexican rooftop on the 22nd floor.

Square Victoria Régina 1, 1210 Brussels

Things to do & see

KVS

Theatre

Quai aux Pierres de Taille 7, 1000 Brussels

Argos centre for audiovisual arts

Exhibition: to be announced soon

Rue du chantier 13, 1000 Brussels

Botanique

Explore their concert and exhibition programs on their website and be sure to take a stroll in the park.

Rue Royale 236, 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode

iMAL, Art Center for Digital Cultures & Technology

Exhibitions: conveyor_contentio by Manoah Camporini until 15 February and La société automatique by Félix Luque Sánchez, in collaboration with Vincent Evrard, Damien Gernay and Íñigo Bilbao Lopategui until 12 February

30 Quai des Charbonnages, 1080 Brussels

René Magritte Museum

The house where René Magritte lived and worked from 1930 to 1954 now also hosts an Abstract Art Museum.

Rue Esseghem 137, 1090 Jette

Image © Andrea Anoni

MigratieMuseumMigration

The MigratieMuseumMigration does not tell The Story of migration in Brussels. It honours the many migrants who have helped to shape Brussels.

Rue des Ateliers 17, 1080 Molenbeek

Saint Martin Bookshop

Bookshop with a curated selection of artists books, rare catalogues of modern and contemporary artists, art magazines and more

Rue de Flandre 114, 1000 Brussels

Urban Therapy

Ethical concept store combining fair trade, local crafts, and unique experiences.

Rue de Flandre 84, 1000 Brussels

Art in public space

Make sure to stop by Wim Delvoye’s Cement Truck (Quai au Foin, 1000 Brussels), Pol Bury’s Fountain (Boulevard Emile Jacqmain, 1000 Brussels) and explore all the street art near Tour & Taxis by visiting this interactive map

 

Cafés

Kosto

Specialty coffee, eatery and apéro

Quai des Péniches 35, 1000 Brussels

MOK Speciality Coffee Roastery & Bar

Coffee shop

Rue Antoine Dansaert 196, 1000 Brussels

Wide Awake Specialty Coffee Brew Bar

Coffee shop

Rue Antoine Dansaert 185, 1000 Brussels

Restaurants

Le Phare du Kanaal

Coffee, lunch, weekend brunch and coworking space

Quai des Charbonnages 40, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean

Nightshop

Natural wine and simple seasonal food

Rue de Flandre 167, 1000 Brussels

Giulia Trattoria

Modern Italian café that serves pizza, pasta and a weekend brunch

Rue de Flandre 103, 1000 Brussels

Bars

Brasserie de la Senne – Zenne Bar

Brewery and bar

Drève Anna Boch 19 – 21, 1000 Brussels

Barbeton

Cafe and bar

Rue Antoine Dansaert 208, 1000 Brussels

Brussels Beer Project

Taproom and tours of the brewery with tasting

Rue Antoine Dansaert 188, 1000 Brussels