Leuven Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Leuven
Leuven
Photo by Richard Reakes
Photo by Richard Reakes
Photo by Richard Reakes
Photo by Richard Reakes
Photo by Meghan D’Andrea
Photo by Meghan D’Andrea

Where to stay in Leuven

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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.

Leuven City Center
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Heverlee

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

Heverlee
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Kessel-Lo

You'll enjoy the breweries and parks in Kessel-Lo. You might want to make time for a stop at Kessel-Lo Provincial Park or Vlierbeek Abbey.

Kessel-Lo
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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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Hertogensite

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

Hertogensite
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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
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's

3.5 out of 5
Avenue Louise 71, Brussels
The price is AU$336 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$336
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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The Hotel

The Hotel

5 out of 5
38 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$286 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$286
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,270 reviews)
"The hotel staff were excellent and the room exceeded expectations with a very comfortable bed and modern style. The gym was also amazing with new equipment and panoramic views of Brussels. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

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a&o Brussel Centrum

a&o Brussel Centrum

2 out of 5
Blvd. du Roi Albert II, 44, Brussels
The price is AU$123 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$123
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
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Getaway Studios Leuven

Getaway Studios Leuven

Vital Decosterstraat 23, Leuven
Stay at this aparthotel in Leuven. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Popular attractions M - Museum Leuven and Ladeuze Square are ...
Getaway Studios Leuven
Smartflats Budget Louvain Central

Smartflats Budget Louvain Central

48 Diestsestraat, Leuven
Stay at this apartment in Leuven. Enjoy free WiFi, a snack bar/deli, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions M - Museum Leuven and Tweebronnen Library ...
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Budget Flats Leuven

Budget Flats Leuven

Bierbeekstraat 75, Leuven
Stay at this aparthotel in Leuven. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Relaxfactory and Park Belle Vue are located ...
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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
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
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

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.

KU Leuven

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.

UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus

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

Activities

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$535
per traveller
Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide
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
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