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A mix of trendy bars, restaurants, and shops, with a lively atmosphere thanks to the nearby university community.

A mix of trendy bars, restaurants, and shops, with a lively atmosphere thanks to the nearby university community.

  • The Halo TempleThe Halo TempleDay Spa
  • Escape RushEscape RushImmersive Show
  • CFlowYogaCFlowYogaYoga Studio
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Top things to do in Ixelles

  • The Halo Temple in Ixelles, Brussels

    The Halo Temple

    5.0 · 866
    Day Spa

    A ladies-only massage studio in Brussels-Ixelles offering massages, chromotherapy sauna, and natural therapies for relaxation and rejuvenation.

    Mon–Fri
    9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Escape Rush in Ixelles, Brussels

    Escape Rush

    4.9 · 4.2k
    Immersive Show

    Three escape room games close to the university campus.

    Every day
    10 AM – 11 PM
  • CFlowYoga in Ixelles, Brussels

    CFlowYoga

    5.0 · 213
    Yoga Studio

    A studio in Ixelles offering Yoga and Pilates classes, including Vinyasa, Hatha, Power, Mobility, Stretching, Yin Yoga, and Sound Bath sessions, along with Reiki and massage therapy.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 2 PM
  • Librairie Flagey in Ixelles, Brussels

    Librairie Flagey

    4.8 · 400
    Bookstore

    A bookstore offering comic books, novels, children's books, and manga.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Flagey Market in Ixelles, Brussels

    Flagey Market

    4.3 · 1.1k
    Market
    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    8 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Librebook - European Multilingual Bookshop & more in Ixelles, Brussels

    Librebook - European Multilingual Bookshop & more

    4.8 · 208
    Bookstore

    A European multilingual bookshop and cafe offering books in French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and Italian.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 7 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Nenuph'Art in Ixelles, Brussels

    Nenuph'Art

    Craft Workshop
    Mon–Tue
    10:15 AM – 6 PM
    Wed–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    10:15 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10:15 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Ixelles

  • Pop's Pancakes in Ixelles, Brussels

    Pop's Pancakes

    4.8 · 1.2k
    Breakfast· €10–20
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Map
  • Flagey in Ixelles, Brussels

    Flagey

    4.4 · 4.5k
    Live Music

    Popular performing arts center for music, film & festivals hosted in a big, Art Deco building.

  • Pastry Garcia in Ixelles, Brussels

    Pastry Garcia

    4.7 · 1.6k
    Pastry Shop
    Mon
    7:30 AM – 6 PM
    Tue–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    7:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 6 PM
    Map
  • Pompon restaurant in Ixelles, Brussels

    Pompon restaurant

    4.8 · 855
    Brunch· €30-40
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    12 PM – 3 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 4 PM
  • Humus x Hortense in Ixelles, Brussels

    Humus x Hortense

    Michelin
    Fine Dining· $$$$

    Chef Nicolas Decloedt and Caroline Baerten, your hostess and sommelière, were championing plant-based cuisine long before it became trendy.

    Website
  • Buddy Buddy · Nut Butter Coffee Bar in Ixelles, Brussels

    Buddy Buddy · Nut Butter Coffee Bar

    4.6 · 1.4k
    Coffee Shop· €1–10

    A coffee bar that crafts organic nut butters and roasts specialty coffee, known for its signature nut butter-based drinks and pastries.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 7 PM
  • Kamo in Ixelles, Brussels

    Kamo

    Michelin
    Japanese· $$$$

    Kamo is a slice of Tokyo in the heart of Ixelles. The wood-rich, pared back interior combines a contemporary feel with a serene vibe.

    Website
  • Alice et Coco in Ixelles, Brussels

    Alice et Coco

    4.8 · 240
    Bakery· €1–10
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 4 PM
  • L'Amère à Boire in Ixelles, Brussels

    L'Amère à Boire

    4.5 · 1.2k
    Bar· €1-10
    Every day
    4 PM – 2 AM

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Map of Ixelles with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1The Halo Temple
  2. 2Escape Rush
  3. 3CFlowYoga
  4. 4Pop's Pancakes
  5. 5Flagey
  6. 6Pastry Garcia
  7. 7Pompon restaurant
  8. 8Librairie Flagey
  9. 9Humus x Hortense
  10. 10Buddy Buddy · Nut Butter Coffee Bar

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