Where to shop in Brussels
Updated on December 5, 2022 by Pierre
Brussels where to go shopping?
Everyone knows that women in Brussels love fashion and shopping. Just count the vintage boutiques , bead and jewelry shops , shoe stores, and other high-end boutiques to see for yourself. If you're looking for something more sophisticated, tourist guides will direct you to Avenue Louise for its luxury and upscale shops. However, we've uncovered the favorite spots for Brussels locals to spend a day shopping in Brussels.
#1: Docks Bruxelles: the new temple of shopping in Brussels
A new shopping center opened in the capital on Thursday, October 20, 2016. The center is called " Docks Bruxsel ." In total, it boasts nearly 40.000 square meters of retail space and expects to welcome 8.000.000 million visitors annually. This shopping center could well change the shopping habits of Brussels residents and those living in the surrounding area. Indeed, Docks Bruxsel is located in an area not typically frequented by shoppers . It's just a short walk from Schaerbeek train station, which is where shopping enthusiasts will need to go. If you're looking to spend a day shopping in Brussels, Docks Bruxsel might be of interest. Learn more here.
#2: Shopping Center Woluwe Saint Lambert
For shopping fans, from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m., the Woluwé Shopping Center will welcome visitors a few steps from the metro station. There is something for every taste. And all the shopping desires of the moment: Accessories, gifts, beauty, hygiene, hairdressers, shoes, leisure, children's games etc...
#3: Flea market and second-hand shopping
If you're visiting the Sablon district, be sure to stop by the Place du Jeu de Balle! Whether you're a bargain hunter, a tourist, a local, or simply passing through to do some shopping in search of a hidden gem , it's well worth a visit. The shops surrounding the square speak for themselves and reflect the history of this neighborhood: home decor, antiques, design, and vintage. Indeed, since the end of World War II, the Sablon district has seen a steady influx of antique shops and design stores , gradually transforming the traditional pre-war neighborhood of patrician families into a new hub for Brussels antiques. Learn more about the Brussels flea market.
#4 Westland shopping: a Brussels shopping center in Anderlecht
Over the years, the Westland has become an essential shopping center for the inhabitants of the West of Brussels. The Westland shopping serves as a village square and warmly welcomes you to Anderlecht. In total, no less than 140 brands will allow you to successfully purchase your "essentials" of the season for the whole family! Like most malls, you'll find food, clothing, jewelry, personal care, multimedia, and even restaurants here. Exhibitions and events are regularly organized there.
The Westland shopping center is easily accessible. By car, it is ideally located two minutes from exit 14 of the Brussels West RING. By public transport, Westland Shopping is also served by STIB and DE LIJN buses. Bus: 46, 75, 89. Nearest METRO: Saint-Guidon 116, 117, 118, 571, 572 and 810.
#5: Go shopping at the Vintage Market in Brussels
The Brussels Vintage Market was launched in Brussels in 2011. Initially located at Madame Moustache on Place Sainte-Catherine, it quickly had to relocate to accommodate the growing number of vintage enthusiasts and shoppers. Every first Sunday of the month, around 40 vintage and secondhand vendors, along with more than 20 designers, gather at the splendid Halles Saint-Géry, where the Brussels Vintage Market welcomes them.
#6 More places for shopping in Brussels
Barely a foot in the Belgian capital, Pierre launched “InsideBrussels.be” more than 10 years ago, the idea is simple: “What to do? Where to go to eat or have a drink? “. Entrepreneur at heart, this is not his first project! Far from there. EatLocal.io; KingCard.be, Bricabrac.be … Like wine, with time the project improves!
Pierre does not hesitate to share his favorites and his best addresses of Brussels restaurants that he could recommend to you with his eyes closed.
