Lower Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 construç�ões 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

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

Manneken Pis Statue

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

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

Belgian Comic Strip Center
Town hall of Shaerbeek in the evening, Brussels

Brussels City Hall

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

Brussels City Hall
Panoramic view of catholic church in Place Ste. Catherine in Bru

St. Catherine's Square

You can learn about the history of Brussels when you stop by St. Catherine's Square. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

St. Catherine's Square
EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018

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.

Rue Neuve

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$127
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Tootbus Brussels Discovery

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

NZ$58
per adult
80% 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$87
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$141
per adult
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

NZ$99
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
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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$274 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$274
per night
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,614 reviews)
Staff

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
The Dominican, Brussels, a Member of Design Hotels

The Dominican, Brussels, a Member of Design Hotels

4.5 out of 5
Rue Leopold 9 Brussels
The price is NZ$368 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
NZ$368
per night
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Stay at this luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room. Great hotel aesthetics. Plenty of sites, restaurants and bars in the local area.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

The Dominican, Brussels, a Member of Design Hotels
Radisson Collection Grand Place Brussels

Radisson Collection Grand Place Brussels

4.5 out of 5
47 Rue Du Fosse Aux Loups Brussels
The price is NZ$335 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$335
per night
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Stay at this luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (534 reviews)
Rooms are great, no issues at this hotel

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Radisson Collection Grand Place Brussels
Hilton Brussels Grand Place

Hilton Brussels Grand Place

4 out of 5
Carrefour De L'europe, 3 Brussels
The price is NZ$353 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
NZ$353
per night
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
bonjour, tout était parfait sauf l'incident la nuit du 30 DECEMBRE où l'alarme incendie a déclenché et personne ne répondait au téléphone à la réception et aucun appel d'évacuation à tous les clients de la part de la réception. pas normal, nous sommes descendus de notre propre initiative.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hilton Brussels Grand Place
La Bourse Hotel

La Bourse Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Rue de la Bourse Brussels Bruxelles
The price is NZ$181 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
NZ$181
per night
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (911 reviews)
Fantastic location

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

La Bourse Hotel
Aris Grand-Place Hotel

Aris Grand-Place Hotel

3 out of 5
Rue du Marché aux Herbes 78-80 Brussels
The price is NZ$239 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$239
per night
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,135 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Aris Grand-Place Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town

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

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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