The 10 best places to shop in Brussels

The 10 best places to shop in Brussels
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Updated October 4, 2023 by pierre

What are the 8 best places to shop in Brussels?

Do you want to improve your clothing appearance or find a beautiful, practical item for a special occasion? Or maybe buy some new decorative items for your home? In Brussels, you will be spoiled for choice among stores of all kinds, whether classic, luxury or vintage, to meet all your needs. In this article you will find a list of the eight best places or stores for shopping in Brussels.

Are you interested? If so, it's time to prepare your bag, to take everything you need because we are going to take a little tour of these wonderful stores that Brussels offers us for shopping. Well, let's go 🙂

8 exceptional places to go shopping in Brussels: at the heart of an unforgettable adventure

Brussels offers different choices of shops for more modest purchases. These options are listed below as the best places to shop. The quality of the products is also considered satisfactory by those who have visited these stores. To find out more, let's discover together the eight remarkable places for shopping in Brussels. Let's take a closer look at each address.

  • Rue Neuve: Chic, special, everything for your complete satisfaction

The Waffles of rue Neuve (c) Pierre Halleux
The Waffles of rue Neuve (c) Pierre Halleux

New Street is a small and pleasant pedestrian street flowing during the day. Located between Place Rogier and Place de la Monnaie, it attracts enough people during the day.

It is dotted with numerous shops, making it a prime shopping location in Brussels. There you will find perfume shops to choose your favorite fragrance, clothing stores to reveal your elegance, cosmetics stores to enhance your look as well as superb shopping centers for your spontaneous visits.

The street is a very lively place in Brussels, often frequented by locals. Right next door are rooms for video games and restaurants, offering a wide variety of entertainment and dining options. We therefore invite you to join the Rue Neuve community to discover all this and take full advantage of this experience.

  • Avenue Louise and Toison d'Or: the best of Brussels at your fingertips

Do you like prestigious brands and luxury items? Probably. Avenue Louise and Toison d'Or streets are full of high-end fashion boutiques, such as Louis Vuitton, Tiffany and Co., Dolce Gabbana, plus other ways to experience premium shopping.

Let's not forget the Galerie Toison d'Or which is located a few meters away. A place of reunion, cultural and artistic sharing. After a short shopping stroll in these streets, we should also mention that Avenue Louise and Toison d'Or are full of various remarkable restaurants. Also part of the top best shopping places in Brussels, it is a street to visit at all costs.

  • Rue Antoine Dansaert: best shopping area in Brussels

Japanese pop-up store on rue Antoine Dansaert (c) Pierre Halleux
Japanese pop-up store on rue Antoine Dansaert (c) Pierre Halleux

Rue Antoine Dansaert is located in the heart of Brussels, in the district of the same name. It is one of the best shopping destinations in the city, offering everything you could possibly need. Note that the street is dotted with many stores offering various products such as fashion clothing, shoes, decorative items, home accessories as well as jewelry.

Very close to this street there is a wide variety of bars and restaurants where you can choose a dish that will make you feel good. Incredible isn't it? Aren't you intrigued by this adventure or perhaps shopping in Brussels is a solution? No more reluctance. Get started too.

  • The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert: a variety of choices available

Royal Galleries Brussels (c) Photo Pierre Halleux
Royal Galleries Brussels (c) Photo Pierre Halleux

It is a commercial location located in the center of Brussels. Although it is decorated in a very customary way, its appearance encourages Brussels residents to look at its luxury windows and go shopping. This is'a place not to be missed on your first visit to Brussels

The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert are a must-see shopping destination in Brussels. There you will find a variety of boutiques combining luxury and originality. Lovers of luxury, coffee, art, cinema, paint and novels will find their happiness there. Travel the Chaussée d'Ixelles for a journey full of delights and pleasures.

Chaussée d'Ixelles (c) Photo Wikipedia Finne Boonen —
Chaussée d'Ixelles (c) Photo Wikipedia Finne Boonen —

Would you like to shop on the most popular street in Brussels? Absolutely ! It should be noted that Chaussée d'Ixelles is considered the second largest shopping street in Brussels in terms of footfall.

If you are shopping in Brussels, it is imperative to pass through this street, which is unmissable. Indeed, in addition to fashion boutiques and traditional businesses, you can discover specific products renowned throughout the world. Whether you are looking for leisure, fashion, perfume, comics, luxury or decoration stores, you will not be disappointed and will certainly find what you are looking for. So remember to include this street in your shopping trip in Brussels.

  • Saint-Jacques: a wonderful commercial district of Brussels

Brussels Grand Place (c) Pierre Halleux
Brussels Grand Place (c) Pierre Halleux

The Saint-Jacques district Brussels is very shopping friendly thanks to the variety of its attractive boutiques. In addition, during your walk, you will be able to contemplate large spaces such as the Grande Place of Brussels and the Manneken Pis Museum, Brussels City Hall or the Flower Market... To conclude, it would be impossible to talk about the Saint-Jacques district without mentioning its exceptional shops such as its quality foods, its talented artisans and designers, its refined jewelry stores, its experienced hairdressers as well as its art galleries for discerning collectors.

  • Saint-Géry Vintage Market: a place for everyone without distinction

Hall Saint Géry offers a wide selection of treasures every first Sunday, including vintage pieces and second-hand clothing for those on a tight budget. Everyone is invited to shop in this beautiful place!

Here, everything recycles and transforms automatically. There we find:

Take advantage of all its treasures while shopping in Brussels to personalize your wardrobe and, if possible, adorn your home.

  • The Flagey district: Incredible! A place to visit at all costs

PLAce Flagey in Ixelles (c) Pierre Halleux
PLAce Flagey in Ixelles (c) Pierre Halleux

Want to go shopping in Brussels? Why not?, then we recommend the Flagey district. In its streets, there are many cafes, restaurants and many shops nearby.

Interested in romantic walks along the water's edge, art discoveries, architectural, well the Flagey district is the ideal place for you. The people of Brussels have a real second-hand culture, the price is much more attractive.

In the Flagey district, there are also rental apartments, the best fashion clothing stores, the best Night Shops. It is quite simply an excellent choice of festive and cultural place.

 

More information ?

We kept our promise by providing you with the list of the eight best places to shop in Brussels. Have you already chosen your destinations for your next shopping trip? We are happy to be able to help you achieve your goals. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Find out for yourself. 🙂 That being said, do you have any suggestions or questions, contact us. Leave your comment below!

What to do with your old clothes?

Be sure to check out our article on the Yellow Bubbles of the Petits Rien clothes to give away. If you buy new clothes you can give your old clothes to yourself.

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