Leuven City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Leuven City Center
Popular places to visit
Leuven Town Hall
Leuven Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Leuven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
Ladeuze Square
Find out about the history of Leuven when you spend time at Ladeuze Square. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
Arenberg Castle
Learn about the local history of Leuven when you spend time at Arenberg Castle. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.
Grand Market Square
Learn about the local history of Leuven when you take a trip to Grand Market Square. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
Old Market Square
During your visit to Leuven, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Old Market Square. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Leuven Christmas Market
During your trip to Leuven, you can do some window-shopping at Leuven Christmas Market. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Activities
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide
Leuven Private Family Walking Tour: Historic & Botanical Wonders
Our pick of the best Leuven City Center Hotel Deals
The Hotel
Excellent stay, clean room and friendly staff. Great city view from the room, conveniently located.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Modern hotel with large, comfortable, quiet rooms.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
a&o Brussel Centrum
Room was spacious, staff was excellent and helpful. Breakfast had heaps of options. The only downfall is that the hotel is located close to Gare du Nord station which is a red light area where thieves operate. Highly recommend to take a taxi. Apart from that, the hotel is excellent
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
very good location
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Thon Hotel EU
Helpful check in and informative. Generous sized family room. Spotless. Complimentary tea, coffee pods, bottled water, shower gels, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion, shower caps!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Brussels Centre Midi
Hotel is basic but right across from train station and rooms very clean. Check in and out was fast and efficient.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Leuven City Center
Hertogensite
If you're spending some time in Hertogensite, Kruidtuin Botanical Garden and Dyle are top sights worth seeing.
Sint-Maartensdal
Sint-Maartensdal is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Leuven Town Hall and Grand Market Square are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Tweewaters
Tweewaters might not have many top sights, but Grand Market Square and Leuven Town Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nieuw Kwartier
While Nieuw Kwartier isn't home to many top sights, Grand Beguinage of Leuven and Old Market Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Vaartkom
While Vaartkom isn't home to many top sights, Grand Market Square and Leuven Town Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Blauwput
Blauwput is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Stella Artois and Leuven Central Library while you're in town.
