Lower Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lower Town
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.
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.
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Find out more about Belgium's well-known iconic comic heroes at this quirky museum.
Manneken Pis Statue
This unlikely - and tiny - iconic statue is now one of the most popular sights in the city.
Brussels City Hall
After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
St. Catherine's Square
You can learn about the history of Brussels when you stop by St. Catherine's Square. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels
Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent
Our pick of the best Lower Town Hotel Deals
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
The room was very comfortable and clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet is excellent, highly recommend. The location is fantastic, nothing not to like about this terrific property.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
ibis Brussels City Centre
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Paid extra to have club access…just not worth it. Breakfast consisted of some so danish, croissants, fruit salad and yogurt. Nothing added to midday …even saw the fruit salad still there. We had a suite…fridge empty, not even a bottle of water. Bedroom very sparse .. broken window shade and electrical ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Novotel Brussels off Grand'Place
Amazing location and a very spacious room
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Novotel Brussels City Centre
Clean, well-maintained room, excellent location, delicious breakfast, and outstanding service.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
Rooms were small but perfect for us that only needed it for sleeping. Friendly staff always ready to help and amazing location
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House 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.
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like Rue des Bouchers and Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.
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.
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 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.
