Lower Town Travel Guide

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Every 2 years the Grand-Place in Brussels is covered with a flower carpet of begonias. The carpet of 77 m x 24 m is composed by about 120 volunteers, with more than 600.000 begonias. The 2018 theme of the flower carpet is Mexico. The carpet is dedicated to Guanajuato, a Mexican region with a particularly rich floral culture and tradition. Next edition: August 2020. #Culture
Every 2 years the Grand-Place in Brussels is covered with a flower carpet of begonias. The carpet of 77 m x 24 m is composed by about 120 volunteers, with more than 600.000 begonias. The 2018 theme of the flower carpet is Mexico. The carpet is dedicated to Guanajuato, a Mexican region with a particularly rich floral culture and tradition. Next edition: August 2020. #Culture
Sunset in one of the most beautiful squares in Europe - The Grand Place. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. #adventure
I liked Brussels better than all expectations. The little alleys around the Grand Place, the old buildings and then again the new ones creating a funny contrast, and the shopping options were enough to convince me to return one day.
#Brussels #Belgium My Brussels Passeando por Bruxelas fui registrando aos poucos os detalhes da cidade e de suas construções. Grande parte das fotos é de construções da Grand Place que é Patrimônio Mundial da UNESCO. Strolling through Brussels, I gradually recorded the details of the city and its buildings. Most of the photos are from buildings of the Grand Place which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Popular places to visit

La Grand Place which includes a statue or sculpture

La Grand Place

4/5(21 reviews)

A former marketplace and the stunning centrepiece of Belgium's capital.

La Grand Place
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Brussels Christmas Market

3/5(1 review)

You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Brussels Christmas Market
Manneken Pis Statue showing a monument and a statue or sculpture as well as a large group of people

Manneken Pis Statue

4/5(25 reviews)

The statue of a boy relieving himself – an unlikely cultural icon!

Manneken Pis Statue
Belgian Comic Strip Center

Belgian Comic Strip Center

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Join Tintin and the Smurfs on a journey through the history of the comic strip.

Belgian Comic Strip Center
Town hall of Shaerbeek in the evening, Brussels

Brussels City Hall

4/5(1 review)

After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Brussels City Hall
Panoramic view of catholic church in Place Ste. Catherine in Bru

St. Catherine's Square

5/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Brussels when you stop by St. Catherine's Square. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

St. Catherine's Square

Activities

Luxembourg

Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels

AU$109
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

AU$5
per traveller
98% of travellers recommend
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option

From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

AU$74
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

AU$85
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
Tootbus Brussels Discovery

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

AU$50
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
From Brussels: Full-Day Guided Tour of Ghent in Spanish

From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium

AU$74
per adult
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
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Our pick of the best Lower Town Hotel Deals

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

4 out of 5
Rue Duquesnoy 5-7 Brussels
The price is AU$234 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$234
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,614 reviews)
Staff

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
The Dominican, Brussels, a Member of Design Hotels

The Dominican, Brussels, a Member of Design Hotels

4.5 out of 5
Rue Leopold 9 Brussels
The price is AU$328 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$328
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room. Great hotel aesthetics. Plenty of sites, restaurants and bars in the local area.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

The Dominican, Brussels, a Member of Design Hotels
Aris Grand-Place Hotel

Aris Grand-Place Hotel

3 out of 5
Rue du Marché aux Herbes 78-80 Brussels
The price is AU$204 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$204
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,135 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Aris Grand-Place Hotel
Citadines Sainte-Catherine Brussels

Citadines Sainte-Catherine Brussels

3 out of 5
51 Quai Au Bois A Bruler Brussels
The price is AU$160 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$160
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,383 reviews)
Location was great, breakfast was also very good.

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Citadines Sainte-Catherine Brussels
La Bourse Hotel

La Bourse Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Rue de la Bourse Brussels Bruxelles
The price is AU$159 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$159
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (911 reviews)
Fantastic location

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

La Bourse Hotel
Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre

Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre

3.5 out of 5
Rue Du Midi 135 Brussels
The price is AU$166 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$166
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
All the receptionists are lovely, willing to help the customer navigate route.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town

Mittelalterliche Architektur am Grand Place in Brüssel

Grand-Place

If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.

Grand-Place
La Grand Place showing a castle, heritage architecture and night scenes

Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
The Saint Hubert gallery is considered the first Mall built in Europe from 1837. Really majestic with its 200 meters long.

Ilot Sacré

While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.

Ilot Sacré
In a cold winter morning

Stalingrad

While you're in Stalingrad, take in top sights like Manneken Pis Statue and jump on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station to see more of the city.

Stalingrad
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Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk

Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk is known for its abundant dining options, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station.

Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk
One of the shopping area in Brussels #brussels #belgium #jun2015

Broekwijk

While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.

Broekwijk

Lower Town Travel Guide

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