Lower Town Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
La Grand Place
A former marketplace and the stunning centrepiece of Belgium's capital.
Manneken Pis Statue
The statue of a boy relieving himself – an unlikely cultural icon!
Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Join Tintin and the Smurfs on a journey through the history of the comic strip.
Brussels City Hall
After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
Experience old-world luxury with a visit to this lavish 19th-century shopping centre, which houses boutiques, theatres and restaurants.
Activities
Brussels Highlights Walking and Bus Tour w/ Waffle
Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills
From Brussels: Day Trip to Bruges by Train
Brussels: Beer Tasting Tour with 7 Beers and Snacks
Small-Group Highlights of Brussels Bike Tour
7-Day Sightseeing Tour to Belgium — Netherlands from Brussels by Minivan
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Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Royal Theatre Toone are top sights worth seeing.
Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
If you're spending time in Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk, you might enjoy attractions like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station to see more of the city.
Sainte-Catherine
Travellers love Sainte-Catherine for its popular shops, and you can see more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Sainte Catherine-Sint Katelijne Station or Ypres Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Brussels Christmas Market and St. Catherine's Square.
Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk
You might enjoy the bars while in Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk. Place du Grand Sablon is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Petit Sablon Tram Stop or Poelaert Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk
Get to know Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk and its many features like its museums and live music. You might want to explore sights like Royal Palace of Brussels and Place Royale, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.
Marolles
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Marolles. You might want to make time for a stop at Place du Jeu de Balle or Law Courts of Brussels.
Are there hotels near Lower Town?
- Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk Hotels
- Grand-Place Hotels
- Saint-Josse-ten-Noode Hotels
- Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk Hotels
- Sint-Jans-Molenbeek Hotels
- Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk Hotels
- Sainte-Catherine Hotels
- Marolles Hotels
- Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk Hotels
- Dansaert Hotels
- Quartier Marais-Jacqmain - Wijk Marais-Jacqmain Hotels
- Stalingrad Hotels
- Rogier Hotels
- Brabantwijk Hotels
- Quartier de la Cathédrale Hotels
- Ilot Sacré Hotels
- Broekwijk Hotels
- Anneessens Hotels
- Quartier Saint-Géry - Sint-Gorikswijk Hotels
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Sneeuw Hotels