Schaerbeek (Schaarbeek)

About Schaerbeek (Schaarbeek)

Schaerbeek is Brussels' most underrated neighbourhood and arguably its most exciting in terms of potential. Home to an extraordinary concentration of Art Nouveau architecture — rivalling Saint-Gilles — it's a commune in the middle of a slow but unmistakable gentrification. Young creatives, artists, and budget-conscious expats are discovering its wide boulevards, affordable rents, and vibrant multicultural energy. The weekly market at Place Colignon is one of the best in the city. Places Princesse Elisabeth and Liedts are becoming cultural hubs. Give it five years and everyone will wish they'd moved here sooner.