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 fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Manneken Pis Statue
This unlikely - and tiny - iconic statue is now one of the most popular sights in the city.
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Find out more about Belgium's well-known iconic comic heroes at this quirky museum.
Brussels City Hall
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.
Rue Neuve
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.
Activities
Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels
Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Our pick of the best Lower Town Hotel Deals
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
"Beautiful hotel. We got a fabulous room with a sitting area. Location is ideal - everything is walkable. Only one problem departing - the concierge was not helpful in calling us a cab."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Novotel Brussels City Centre
"Loved it. Perfect day. Great location and family rooms. Great breakfast. Would definitely recommend."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Novotel Brussels off Grand'Place
"Clean room, wonderful staff plus a lovely breakfast. Great location as well!!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
"Great location. Reasonable breakfast. Only annoying thing was the room doors which banged and disturbed our sleep."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
"Great location, in front of the train station"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre
"It is nicely placed in the centre of the city. Nearby walkable tourist sites"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Brussels City Museum 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.
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
