Lower Town Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
La Grand Place
Declared a World Heritage site in 1998, this former food market is one of the most beautiful medieval squares in the world.
Manneken Pis Statue
This unlikely - and tiny - iconic statue is now one of the most popular sights in the city.
Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Brussels City Hall
After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Find out more about Belgium's well-known iconic comic heroes at this quirky museum.
Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
Wander the ornate, arched halls of this 19th-century shopping complex and find a delightful range of boutiques, bookshops, restaurants and theatres.
Activities
Brussels Highlights Walking and Bus Tour w/ Waffle
Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills
From Brussels: Day Trip to Bruges by Train
Brussels: Beer Tasting Tour with 7 Beers and Snacks
Small-Group Highlights of Brussels Bike Tour
Brussels Waffle Workshop
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Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Royal Theatre Toone are top sights worth seeing.
Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
If you're spending time in Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk, you might enjoy attractions like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station to see more of the city.
Sainte-Catherine
Travellers love Sainte-Catherine for its popular shops, and you can see more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Sainte Catherine-Sint Katelijne Station or Ypres Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Brussels Christmas Market and St. Catherine's Square.
Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk
You might enjoy the bars while in Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk. Place du Grand Sablon is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Petit Sablon Tram Stop or Poelaert Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk
Get to know Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk and its many features like its museums and live music. You might want to explore sights like Royal Palace of Brussels and Place Royale, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Brussels Museum of Industry and Labour and MIMA are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Duchesse de Brabant Tram Stop or Triangle Tram Stop to get around.
Are there hotels near Lower Town?
- Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk Hotels
- Grand-Place Hotels
- Saint-Josse-ten-Noode Hotels
- Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk Hotels
- Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk Hotels
- Sint-Jans-Molenbeek Hotels
- Sainte-Catherine Hotels
- Marolles Hotels
- Dansaert Hotels
- Quartier Marais-Jacqmain - Wijk Marais-Jacqmain Hotels
- Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk Hotels
- Rogier Hotels
- Stalingrad Hotels
- Brabantwijk Hotels
- Quartier de la Cathédrale Hotels
- Ilot Sacré Hotels
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Sneeuw Hotels
- Quartier des Quais - Kaaienwijk Hotels
- Broekwijk Hotels
- Anneessens Hotels