Saint-Gilles

Brussels' hippest gentrifying district, multicultural, Art Nouveau-rich, with Parvis de Saint-Gilles market and a vibrant young creative community.

Updated May 19, 20265 min read

About Saint-Gilles

Saint-Gilles (Sint-Gillis) is Brussels' hippest and most rapidly gentrifying district, a small, dense, multicultural quarter that has transformed from working-class roots into one of Brussels' most desirable young-professional and creative-industry neighborhoods. The district sits just south of the city centre, anchored by Parvis de Saint-Gilles (with its daily morning market), Maison Hannon, and exceptional Art Nouveau architecture. Residential prices run EUR 4,000-7,000 per square metre with gross yields of 4.8-6.5%, Brussels' best inner-city yields. The market mixes grand townhouses (many converted to apartments) with modern lofts and renovated period buildings. Lifestyle is dense, multicultural, and creative-driven: Parvis market, vibrant cafe scene, Belgian-Portuguese-Moroccan food, and a strong creative-industry community.

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Saint-Gilles in Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium

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