Nieuw Kwartier Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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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.
KU Leuven
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of KU Leuven during your trip to Leuven. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.
UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus during your travels in Leuven. 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.
Activities

Leuven Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

Aqualibi Water Park Entrance Ticket

Leuven AI Resistance Self-Guided Puzzle Quest Adventure

Leuven: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Our pick of the best Nieuw Kwartier Hotel Deals

Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
Decent hotel at a good location ( Stephanie Tram stop is 2mins and Louiza Metro stop is 5 mins walk) - the decor of the hotel looks tired. The higher floor rooms are very warm on a sunny day and somehow the AC couldn’t cool it. For sustainability reasons they change sheets every 3 days but for us ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Excellent hotel, very well situated
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
The most ideal location for Brussels -especially for families and if you are traveling to other cities in Belgium or Netherlands as Brussels Midi station is the main hub for transportation. Highly recommend this place.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Everything was so beautiful
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

ibis Brussels City Centre
Other neighbourhoods around Nieuw Kwartier

Leuven City Center
If you're spending some time in Leuven City Center, Grand Market Square and Old Market Square are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Heverlee
Heverlee is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arenberg Castle and Abbey Park.

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.

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

