Upper Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A fountain in a city park with buildings in the background.
A modern building with a curved facade and a large entrance.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, a large building with vertical lines, and a well-maintained garden.
A large classical building with a dome and columns, surrounded by a black fence and trees with green leaves.
A large stone archway with statues on top and columns on either side.

Stay near popular Upper Town attractions

A modern building with a curved glass facade and a large outdoor plaza.

European Union Parliament Building

8.4/10 (2,327 reviews)
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
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Activities

From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent in a Day Guided Tour

From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent

NZ$95
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent
Bruges Day Trip: Canal Boat, Windmills & Damme

Bruges Day Trip: Canal Boat, Windmills & Damme

NZ$88
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bruges Day Trip: Canal Boat, Windmills & Damme
Tootbus Brussels Discovery

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

NZ$55
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels

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

NZ$107
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels
From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Dinant and Luxembourg

From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Dinant and Luxembourg

NZ$76
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Dinant and Luxembourg
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket

Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket

NZ$35
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
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Our pick of the best Upper Town Hotel Deals

The Hotel

The Hotel

38 Boulevard de Waterloo Brussels
The price is NZ$371 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$371
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
The Hotel
Motel One Brussels

Motel One Brussels

Rue Royale 120 Brussels
The price is NZ$209 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$209
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Motel One Brussels
Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre

Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre

4 out of 5
Parochiaansstraat 15-27 Brussels
The price is NZ$308 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$308
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Brussels. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Great property, very close to everything we wanted to see and do in Brussels. We arrived by Train to Brussels Central train station, it was a very short walk to the hotel. The hotel is literally next door to St Michaels Cathedral and a short walk to Grand Place and other typical tourist spots. Staff ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
First Euroflat Hotel

First Euroflat Hotel

Boulevard Charlemagne 50 Brussels
The price is NZ$133 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$133
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions La Grand Place and Manneken Pis ...
8.2/10 Very good! (686 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

First Euroflat Hotel
Thon Hotel EU

Thon Hotel EU

4 out of 5
Rue de la Loi, 75 Brussels
The price is NZ$268 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
NZ$268
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, helpfull staff. Could not control sir conditioning"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Thon Hotel EU
NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon

NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon

4 out of 5
Rue Bodenbroek 2/4 Brussels
The price is NZ$375 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$375
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon
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Our guide on where to stay in Upper Town

Find the best Upper Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Ornate European architecture with golden accents and statues.

Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk

If you're spending time in Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk, you might enjoy attractions like La Grand Place and Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station to see more of the city.

A large floral carpet in a public square with ornate buildings in the background.
Photo by Marc De Vos
Open Photo by Marc De Vos

Grand-Place

If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.

A historic European town with a central fountain, surrounded by colorful buildings and a willow tree.

Ixelles

Consider a visit to Avenue Louise and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Ixelles. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Dautzenberg Tram Stop or Flagey Tram Stop.

A grand church interior with a large classical painting, ornate columns, and a high ceiling.

Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk

Get to know Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk and its many features like its museums and live music. You might want to explore sights like Royal Palace of Brussels and Place Royale, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.

A large, historic archway with statues and a central monument, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a parking area.

European Quarter

Travellers choose European Quarter for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station and check out top sights like Schumanplein.

Upper Town Travel Guide

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