Lower Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Visit Brussels
Photo provided by Visit Brussels
Photo provided by Visit Brussels
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Manneken Pis Statue showing a monument and a statue or sculpture as well as a large group of people
La Grand Place featuring heritage architecture, a city and outdoor eating
Belgian Comic Strip Center which includes a city

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
Brussels Christmas Market

Brussels Christmas Market

3/5(1 review)

You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the lively festivals 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
Brussels City Hall

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 fascinating museums and great live music.

Brussels City Hall
St. Catherine's Square

St. Catherine's Square

5/5(1 review)

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.

St. Catherine's Square

Activities

Explore the best of Ghent and Bruges on your day trip from Brussels

Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels

NZ$95
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels
Dinant - Birthplace of the saxophone

Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels

NZ$129
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent in a Day Guided Tour

From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent

NZ$92
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

NZ$6
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

NZ$68
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting
Tootbus Brussels Discovery

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

NZ$63
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
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Our pick of the best Lower Town Hotel Deals

The Hoxton Brussels

The Hoxton Brussels

4 out of 5
SQUARE VICTORIA REGINA 1, Brussels
The price is NZ$265 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$265
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (683 reviews)
"The Hoxton is next to the Botanic Gardens, with a 20 minute walk into central Brussels and the tourist areas. Just scored down slightly for the lack of storage space for a stay of a few nights, but the roomy rooms are roomy! If the weather is good, make sure you book the roof terrace bar a few days ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

The Hoxton Brussels
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

4 out of 5
Rue Duquesnoy 5-7, Brussels
The price is NZ$245 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$245
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,478 reviews)
"Very central"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre

4 out of 5
Avenue du Boulevard 17, Brussels
The price is NZ$215 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$215
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
I would recommend
"Overall, I would recommend the hotel. Its location was great, right next door to the metro. Grand Place, Mannequin Pis and Bruxelles Palace and Museums are all walkable. There are also lots of shops and fast food on your doorstep. The hotel itself has a good gym and bar area. The room had a little ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Novotel Brussels City Centre

Novotel Brussels City Centre

4.5 out of 5
Rue De La Vierge Noire 32, Brussels
The price is NZ$237 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$237
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Exellent location"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Novotel Brussels City Centre
ibis Brussels City Centre

ibis Brussels City Centre

3 out of 5
Rue Joseph Plateau, 2, Brussels
The price is NZ$199 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$199
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Perfect location! So many restaurants and shops around, and walking distance from most of the cultural sites."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

ibis Brussels City Centre
ibis Brussels off Grand Place

ibis Brussels off Grand Place

3 out of 5
Rue du Marché aux Herbes 100, Brussels
The price is NZ$225 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$225
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very good central to everything , air condition great , breakfast great"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

ibis Brussels off Grand Place
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Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town

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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
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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
Galeries St. Hubert showing interior views

Ilot Sacré

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

Ilot Sacré
Manneken Pis Statue showing a monument and a statue or sculpture as well as a large group of people

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
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Broekwijk

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

Broekwijk

Lower Town Travel Guide

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