Lower Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lower Town
Popular places to visit
Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the lively festivals 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.
Manneken Pis Statue
The statue of a boy relieving himself – an unlikely cultural icon!
Brussels City Hall
After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Rue Neuve
During your visit to Brussels, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Rue Neuve. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
Our pick of the best Lower Town Hotel Deals
Novotel Brussels City Centre
"Excellent hotel Breakfast expensive so avoided it On last night room beside us very very noisy but once rang reception it was dealt with Would definitely return"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
"Amazing location, nice clean rooms, nothing amazing, but overall a good choice"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Novotel Brussels off Grand'Place
"Most beautiful central location for walking to historic and city center sites. Excellent staff and service. Great rooms and hotel."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
"We stayed there mainly forts location which is right next to the main train station, you don't even have to cross the street. It's a big hotel with good size rooms which is nice attribute in Europe and with two double beds. The place is somewhat dated and needs some TLC. It is well located very near ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
"Hotel located at walking distance of relevant land marks. Nice and accommodating staff. Great and complete breakfast. Restaurants and shops nearby galore."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Radisson Collection Grand Place Brussels
"The hotel hits all the right spots, the location is excellent, the design is sleek, and the atrium is impressive. Standard rooms face inwards towards the courtyard rather than outside of the city, so if you are looking for natural light, this might not be the best option. If you value natural light, ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Lower Town
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.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Brussels City Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Ixelles
Consider a visit to Avenue Louise and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Ixelles. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Dautzenberg Tram Stop or Flagey Tram Stop.
European Quarter
Travellers choose European Quarter for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station and check out top sights like Schumanplein.
Sint-Gillis
Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Sint-Gillis. Top attractions like Brussels South Railway Station and Saint Gilles Town Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bethléem Tram Stop or Guillaume Tell Tram Stop to see more of the city.
