Leuven City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Leuven City Center
Leuven City Center
Photo by Meghan D’Andrea
Photo by Meghan D’Andrea
Photo by Jelle Canipel
Photo by Jelle Canipel
Photo by Monika Krstevska
Photo by Monika Krstevska

Popular places to visit

Leuven Town Hall

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.

Leuven Town Hall
Ladeuze Square

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.

Ladeuze Square
Arenberg Castle

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.

Arenberg Castle

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.

Grand Market Square

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.

Old Market Square

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.

Leuven Christmas Market

Activities

Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist

Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist

AU$36
per traveller
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders

Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders

AU$690
per adult
Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders
Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide

Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide

AU$534
per traveller
Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide
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Our pick of the best Leuven City Center Hotel Deals

The Hotel

The Hotel

5 out of 5
38 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels
The price is AU$309 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$309
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! (1,292 reviews)
Un mot : Exceptionnel
"Nous avons passé 3 jours exceptionnels dans cet Hôtel et nous sommes tellement déçue de devoir partir… Le meilleur Hôtel que nous ayons fait et notre petit garçon de 1 an et demi ne dira pas le contraire. Surtout ne changez pas ! Nous reviendrons au plus vite !"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

The Hotel
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre

4 out of 5
Avenue du Boulevard 17, Brussels
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$216 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$216
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Good meeting facilities, very convenient for public transport."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
a&o Brussel Centrum

a&o Brussel Centrum

2 out of 5
Blvd. du Roi Albert II, 44, Brussels
The price is AU$131 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$131
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"I liked this hotel it was so good! I loved the staff and how clean the hotel was! Great option to stay and explore the city"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

a&o Brussel Centrum
Pullman Brussels Centre Midi

Pullman Brussels Centre Midi

4.5 out of 5
Place Victor Horta 1, Brussels
The price is AU$210 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$210
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great stay; easy connection to local or international trains. Room is clean and the bed is very comfortable. Highly recommend for traveling between Belgium and beyond."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

4 out of 5
Rue Duquesnoy 5-7, Brussels
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$259 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$259
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,526 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and very friendly staff. Great location. The only issue was my mum who is in her late 70s was very cold in her room because the room thermostat didn’t work. The hotel did provide her with an extra blanket and tried to fix it but was the same on the second night, her hands were freezing ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre

Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre

4 out of 5
Parochiaansstraat 15-27, Brussels
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$240 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$240
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,004 reviews)
Place to Stay
"Excellent place to stay, a real nice location, close to the Grand Palace, the Cathedral, shops and food places. Personel was awesome, ALL OF THEM. Train station near by, plus Central Station at walking distance (10 min). Highly recomended."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Leuven City Center

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Hertogensite

If you're spending some time in Hertogensite, Kruidtuin Botanical Garden and Dyle are top sights worth seeing.

Hertogensite
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Sint-Maartensdal

Sint-Maartensdal is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Ladeuze Square and Leuven Town Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Sint-Maartensdal
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Tweewaters

Tweewaters might not have many top sights, but Stella Artois and Grand Market Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tweewaters
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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.

Nieuw Kwartier
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Vaartkom

While Vaartkom isn't home to many top sights, Stella Artois and Grand Market Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Vaartkom
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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.

Blauwput

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