One of Brussels' most vibrant communes with the trendy Flagey/Place Jourdan area, Matongé (African quarter), ULB university, and Avenue Louise shopping. Safe, diverse, and full of great restaurants.

A quiet residential commune near the European institutions. Parc du Cinquantenaire is here. Safe and pleasant but not very touristy.

A pleasant residential commune with the Wiels contemporary art centre, Forest National concert hall, and the beautiful Parc Duden. Safe and leafy.

One of Brussels' most affluent and green communes. Home to the Bois de la Cambre and very residential. Very safe and pleasant.

A quiet, affluent residential commune with parks and good public transport. Safe and family-friendly.

One of Brussels' wealthiest communes with the beautiful Parc de Woluwe and Stockel area. Very safe.

A green, residential commune on the edge of the Forêt de Soignes. Safe and quiet.

The greenest commune in Brussels with garden city architecture and the Forêt de Soignes. Very safe and peaceful.

Evere is a quiet residential area. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.

Ganshoren is a quiet residential area. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.

A residential commune where René Magritte was born. The Magritte Museum (birthplace) is here. Safe and local.

Home to the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart, one of the largest churches in the world. Otherwise quiet and residential. Safe.

Berchem-Sainte-Agathe is a quiet residential area. Safe for solo travellers with no major concerns.

The central commune containing Grand Place, the Magritte Museum, Manneken Pis, and the European Quarter. Very touristy and generally safe but pickpockets operate around Grand Place and Gare du Midi. The area near Gare du Nord can feel uncomfortable at night.

A bohemian commune with stunning Art Nouveau architecture, the Parvis de Saint-Gilles, and an increasingly trendy dining scene. Generally safe but some streets near Gare du Midi feel rough at night.

A large, diverse commune with beautiful Art Nouveau houses in the south and a more working-class character in the north. The area around Gare du Nord has some safety concerns. Rapidly improving overall.

A diverse commune that has received negative media attention but is more nuanced than its reputation. The canal area is gentrifying with new galleries and cafes. Use normal city awareness.

A large working-class commune home to the Erasmus House museum and Anderlecht RSCA football club. Not particularly touristy. Safe in central areas during the day.

Brussels' smallest and most densely populated commune. Very diverse with Turkish and North African communities. Busy and chaotic but not dangerous. The area around Rogier can feel uncomfortable.