Upper Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Brussels Park featuring a park and a statue or sculpture
Bellevue Museum showing interior views as well as a small group of people
Jubilee Park featuring a statue or sculpture
Cathedral of St. Michael featuring a church or cathedral, a city and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

European Union Parliament Building

European Union Parliament Building

After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

European Union Parliament Building
Royal Palace of Brussels featuring a castle, an administrative building and heritage architecture

Royal Palace of Brussels

Visit the offices of the King and Queen of Belgium – go in summer and you might even be invited inside.

Royal Palace of Brussels
Place du Grand Sablon featuring street scenes and a city

Place du Grand Sablon

Eat, drink and make merry with the locals in one of the capital’s finest squares.

Place du Grand Sablon
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

A comprehensive journey from ancient to modern and an absolute must-see for genuine art lovers.

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Brussels Park featuring a park and a statue or sculpture

Brussels Park

A verdant gem in the heart of central Brussels, this large city park, with its grand avenues and historical buildings, is a favourite with locals and visitors alike.

Brussels Park
Magritte Museum

Magritte Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Magritte Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Magritte Museum

Activities

From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

AU$87
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
Luxembourg

Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels

AU$109
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Our tourists taking pictures of the main Square of Antwerp

Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels

AU$80
per adult
Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

AU$5
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Tootbus Brussels Discovery

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

AU$58
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills

Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills

AU$112
per adult
Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills
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Our pick of the best Upper Town Hotel Deals

The Hotel

The Hotel

5 out of 5
38 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels
The price is AU$297 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$297
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,307 reviews)
"The Hotel is centrally located. The staff is friendly and helpful and the food in the Iris, exceptional. I would highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

The Hotel
Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre

Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre

4 out of 5
Parochiaansstraat 15-27, Brussels
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Brussels. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay. The staff was super nice and made our stay very enjoyable. Perfect location and while under construction still worth come to stay!! Amazing service!!!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
Renaissance Brussels Hotel

Renaissance Brussels Hotel

4 out of 5
Rue Du Parnasse 19, Brussels
The price is AU$234 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$234
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (982 reviews)
"Everyone I spoke to at the hotel was friendly and helpful - the room was a great size and comfortable. Great shower! The location of the hotel was perfect for us, with lots of day trips planned - the train station just a minute away and the metro also easily walkable. I would definitely come back ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Renaissance Brussels Hotel
Thon Hotel EU

Thon Hotel EU

4.5 out of 5
Rue de la Loi, 75, Brussels
The price is AU$229 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$229
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Room was clean and very close to the train and Metro line. It is located in the business district and is about 20-30 minutes walk away from the main attractions. Depending on where your room is located it can get noisy at night from the all the people drinking and singing on the outside terasse."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Thon Hotel EU
Radisson RED Brussels

Radisson RED Brussels

4 out of 5
Rue d'Idalie, 35, Brussels
The price is AU$254 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$254
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, wonderful staff, I would stay here again"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Radisson RED Brussels
Courtyard by Marriott Brussels EU

Courtyard by Marriott Brussels EU

4 out of 5
Rue Joseph II 32, Brussels
The price is AU$217 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$217
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (757 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay, the hotel met our expectations for a great city break"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Brussels EU
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Other neighbourhoods around Upper Town

Jubilee Park showing heritage architecture and a garden

European Quarter

4/5(5 area reviews)

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.

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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.

Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk
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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.

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Saint-Josse-ten-Noode

Travellers choose Saint-Josse-ten-Noode for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Gillon Tram Stop or Madou Station and check out top sights like Place Charles Rogier.

Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
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Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk

5/5(2 area reviews)

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 du Sablon - Zavelwijk
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Etterbeek

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Etterbeek. Albert Hall Complex is a notable sight, and you can get around town at La Chasse Tram Stop or Acacias Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Etterbeek

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