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.
Grand Beguinage of Leuven
You can browse the exhibits at Grand Beguinage of Leuven, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Leuven. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its bars.
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 Central Library
After visiting Leuven Central Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Leuven. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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 Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Historical Leuven: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Soothing Corners of Leuven - Romantic Private Tour
Aqualibi Water Park Entrance Ticket
Our pick of the best Leuven City Center Hotel Deals
The Hotel
"Excellent location and service"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
"Amazing experience and the rooms are spacious, hip with amazing art. Room controls for lighting and window are a learning curve but honestly for the price we paid this over delivered."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
"Location was good. Room was big and it’s a safe place to stay"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
a&o Brussel Centrum
"In non-smoking rooms you are going to feel that someone has already smoked there. Nearby shops open very late. Breakfast simple. Staff is very unhelpful"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
"Beautiful hotel. We got a fabulous room with a sitting area. Location is ideal - everything is walkable. Only one problem departing - the concierge was not helpful in calling us a cab."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery
"Had great experience. Hotel is close to the train station and walkable distance from many attractions. Hotel staff was polite and helpful."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
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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 Kessel-Lo Provincial Park while you're in town.
