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.
Brussels City Hall
After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Find out more about Belgium's well-known iconic comic heroes at this quirky museum.
St. Catherine's Square
You can learn about the history of Brussels when you stop by St. Catherine's Square. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
Brussels: City Center Guided Food Tour with Tastings
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
Hard Rock Cafe Brussels Dining Experience
Our pick of the best Lower Town Hotel Deals
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Clean, lovely views, delicious food and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Novotel Brussels City Centre
Excellent
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
A little dated but in the center of everything in Brussels.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
Very convenient location in the heart of the city and just a 2 minute walk from Central Train Station. Modern facility with very clean, comfortable rooms. Friendly and accommodating staff. Good breakfast buffet option.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
ibis Brussels City Centre
Friendly helpful staff at all times room was small but fine for one night
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
NH Brussels Grand Place Arenberg
Fantastic location. Perfect for exploring the city centre. Lots of restaurants nearby. Main attractions are minutes away walking. Staff were welcoming and friendly. I will stay again if in Brussels.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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.
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.
Lower Town Travel Guide
Are there hotels near Lower Town?
- Grand-Place Hotels
- Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk Hotels
- Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk Hotels
- Marolles Hotels
- Saint-Josse-ten-Noode Hotels
- Sint-Jans-Molenbeek Hotels
- Brabantwijk Hotels
- Sainte-Catherine Hotels
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Sneeuw Hotels
- Quartier de la Senne - Zennewijk Hotels
- Quartier Marais-Jacqmain - Wijk Marais-Jacqmain Hotels
