Lower Town Travel Guide

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Every 2 years the Grand-Place in Brussels is covered with a flower carpet of begonias. The carpet of 77 m x 24 m is composed by about 120 volunteers, with more than 600.000 begonias. The 2018 theme of the flower carpet is Mexico. The carpet is dedicated to Guanajuato, a Mexican region with a particularly rich floral culture and tradition. Next edition: August 2020. #Culture
Every 2 years the Grand-Place in Brussels is covered with a flower carpet of begonias. The carpet of 77 m x 24 m is composed by about 120 volunteers, with more than 600.000 begonias. The 2018 theme of the flower carpet is Mexico. The carpet is dedicated to Guanajuato, a Mexican region with a particularly rich floral culture and tradition. Next edition: August 2020. #Culture
Sunset in one of the most beautiful squares in Europe - The Grand Place. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. #adventure
I liked Brussels better than all expectations. The little alleys around the Grand Place, the old buildings and then again the new ones creating a funny contrast, and the shopping options were enough to convince me to return one day.
#Brussels #Belgium My Brussels Passeando por Bruxelas fui registrando aos poucos os detalhes da cidade e de suas construções. Grande parte das fotos é de construções da Grand Place que é Patrimônio Mundial da UNESCO. Strolling through Brussels, I gradually recorded the details of the city and its buildings. Most of the photos are from buildings of the Grand Place which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Popular places to visit

La Grand Place which includes a statue or sculpture

La Grand Place

4/5(21 reviews)

Declared a World Heritage site in 1998, this former food market is one of the most beautiful medieval squares in the world.

La Grand Place
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Brussels Christmas Market

3/5(1 review)

You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Brussels Christmas Market
Manneken Pis Statue showing a monument and a statue or sculpture as well as a large group of people

Manneken Pis Statue

4/5(25 reviews)

This unlikely - and tiny - iconic statue is now one of the most popular sights in the city.

Manneken Pis Statue
Belgian Comic Strip Center

Belgian Comic Strip Center

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Find out more about Belgium's well-known iconic comic heroes at this quirky museum.

Belgian Comic Strip Center
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Rue Neuve

3/5(1 review)

During your visit to Brussels, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Rue Neuve. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Rue Neuve
Town hall of Shaerbeek in the evening, Brussels

Brussels City Hall

4/5(1 review)

After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

Brussels City Hall

Activities

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

NZ$6
per traveller
98% of travellers recommend
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Luxembourg

Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels

NZ$124
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Streets of Brussels

Brussels Walking and Tasting Tour (Beers,Chocolates&Fries/Waffle)

NZ$138
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Brussels Walking and Tasting Tour (Beers,Chocolates&Fries/Waffle)
Tootbus Brussels Discovery

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

NZ$57
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option

From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

NZ$85
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train

From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train

NZ$138
per adult
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
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Our pick of the best Lower Town Hotel Deals

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

4 out of 5
Rue Duquesnoy 5-7 Brussels
The price is NZ$285 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$285
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,646 reviews)
Very clean, helpful staff

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Aparthotel Adagio Brussels Grand Place

Aparthotel Adagio Brussels Grand Place

3 out of 5
20 Boulevard Anspach Brussels
The price is NZ$231 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$231
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The room was spotless, SO quiet, very clean. Comfy bed. Great cooking amenities. Nice deep bath & powerful shower. It was very cosy. The staff were so helpful. They got me a fan when I found my room was too hot. It's nice and close to Grand Place but you don't hear any noise! Right next to De Broukere ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Brussels Grand Place
ibis Brussels City Centre

ibis Brussels City Centre

3 out of 5
Rue Joseph Plateau, 2 Brussels
The price is NZ$193 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$193
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

ibis Brussels City Centre
Safestay Brussels Grand Place

Safestay Brussels Grand Place

2 out of 5
Rue Grétry, 53 Brussels
The price is NZ$64 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$64
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions La Grand Place and Brussels Christmas Market ...
7.2/10 Good! (906 reviews)
So incredibly loud. It is one and I am completely unable to sleep due to screaming/banging/etc. While I get some of the noise is not the hostels fault, some it comes from the rooms.. Quiet hours should be imposed and earplugs should be complimentary at check in. It is so loud that it ruins the whole ...

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Safestay Brussels Grand Place
Hotel Le Dome

Hotel Le Dome

3 out of 5
Boulevard Du Jardin Botanique 9-12-13 Brussels
The price is NZ$182 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$182
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Le Dome
ibis Brussels off Grand Place

ibis Brussels off Grand Place

3 out of 5
Rue du Marché aux Herbes 100 Brussels
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$230 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$230
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Lovely friendly staff and a spacious very clean room with excellent comfortable beds. Will stay again

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

ibis Brussels off Grand Place
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Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town

Mittelalterliche Architektur am Grand Place in Brüssel

Grand-Place

If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.

Grand-Place
La Grand Place showing a castle, heritage architecture and night scenes

Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
The Saint Hubert gallery is considered the first Mall built in Europe from 1837. Really majestic with its 200 meters long.

Ilot Sacré

While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.

Ilot Sacré
In a cold winter morning

Stalingrad

While you're in Stalingrad, take in top sights like Manneken Pis Statue and jump on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station to see more of the city.

Stalingrad
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Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk

Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk is known for its abundant dining options, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station.

Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk
One of the shopping area in Brussels #brussels #belgium #jun2015

Broekwijk

While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.

Broekwijk

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