Leuven City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Leuven City Center
Popular places to visit
Leuven Town Hall
Leuven Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Leuven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
Grand Beguinage of Leuven
You can browse the exhibits at Grand Beguinage of Leuven, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Leuven. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its bars.
Grand Market Square
Learn about the local history of Leuven when you take a trip to Grand Market Square. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
Old Market Square
During your visit to Leuven, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Old Market Square. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Ladeuze Square
Find out about the history of Leuven when you spend time at Ladeuze Square. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
Leuven Christmas Market
During your trip to Leuven, you can do some window-shopping at Leuven Christmas Market. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Activities
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Historical Leuven: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Our pick of the best Leuven City Center Hotel Deals
The Hotel
"I love this hotel as it is newer, clean, beautiful views and lounge! The gym is wonderful and so is the spa. The staff at front were very friendly and helpful. However my only issue was the communication after booking was very frustrating. The hotel kept saying they would charge us 70euros a day ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
a&o Brussel Centrum
"Con mucho polvo la habitación"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
"The place was great, amazing staff, and the breakfast was amazing. The restaurant on the roff top view is amazing."
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Le Châtelain
"The hotel was clean, well maintained and the room was comfortable; the bed was large, comfortable, and with good pillows. The bathroom was an excellent size and very good quality fixtures and fittings. We were pleased to have a coffee machine, fridge, safe and large wardrobe with plenty of coat hangers, ..."
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
"This hotel was great. Everything was clean and as advertised. This hotel offers automated check in/check out. There are options for contacting a person, but I did not need to. There are tons of shopping and dining options in the surrounding neighborhood."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
"Very Nice"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Leuven City Center
Heverlee
Heverlee is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arenberg Castle and Fun Oase.
Kessel-Lo
You'll enjoy the breweries and parks in Kessel-Lo. You might want to make time for a stop at Kessel-Lo Provincial Park or Vlierbeek Abbey.
Blauwput
Blauwput is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Kessel-Lo Provincial Park and Leuven Town Hall while you're in town.
Hertogensite
If you're spending some time in Hertogensite, Kruidtuin Botanical Garden and Dyle are top sights worth seeing.
Sint-Maartensdal
Sint-Maartensdal is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Leuven Town Hall and Grand Market Square are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
