Leuven City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cobblestone square with outdoor seating and historic buildings.
A Gothic-style cathedral with intricate stone carvings and multiple spires.
A symmetrical architectural view of ornate buildings with intricate designs and a clear sky.
A cobblestone square with historic buildings and trees.
A historic building with a tall tower, a cobblestone square, and a street lamp.

Stay near popular Leuven City Center attractions

Leuven Town Hall

9.4/10 (138 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist

Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist

NZ$39
per traveller
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Leuven Crazy About Beer Tour

Leuven Crazy About Beer Tour

NZ$591
per adult
Leuven Crazy About Beer Tour
woman relaxing with a cup of coffee at the airport lounge

Diamond Lounge at Brussels Airport (BRU)

NZ$78
per traveller
Diamond Lounge at Brussels Airport (BRU)
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Our pick of the best Leuven City Center Hotel Deals

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

4 out of 5
Rue Duquesnoy 5-7 Brussels
The price is NZ$317 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$317
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,794 reviews)
"We stayed there for 3 nights.This hotel has great location since its waking distance from the Train station and the city center. However it's vintage in terms of everything needs to be updated or renovated. You feel the shower heads, plumbing, walls everything is old and could use some replacement ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's

5 out of 5
Avenue Louise 71 Brussels
The price is NZ$393 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
NZ$393
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"The facility was beautiful and very well situated. The staff was courteous and the rooms were spacious and very comfortable. Breakfast was delectable."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
The Hotel

The Hotel

38 Boulevard de Waterloo Brussels
The price is NZ$386 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$386
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,391 reviews)
"Great stay. Great location, amazing views and the room was comfortable. For European standards, the room and services were outstanding."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

The Hotel
Le Châtelain

Le Châtelain

5 out of 5
17 Rue du Chatelain Brussels
The price is NZ$198 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$198
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Le Châtelain
a&o Brussel Centrum

a&o Brussel Centrum

4 out of 5
Blvd. du Roi Albert II, 44 Brussels
The price is NZ$170 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$170
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
a&o Brussel Centrum
Holiday Inn Brussels Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Brussels Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
Holidaystraat 7 Machelen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$175 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$175
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Machelen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (389 reviews)
"It was the reputation and is a regular guest at Holiday Inn when I travel. The only thing was it is far from Central Area amd needed a train and walk for 15 minutes."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Brussels Airport by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in Leuven City Center

Find the best Leuven City Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a distinctive tower and a bridge over a calm river.
Photo by Sam Peerlinck
Open Photo by Sam Peerlinck

Heverlee

Heverlee is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arenberg Castle and Abbey Park.

A cobblestone path leading to a white building with a blue dome and a black lamp post.

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.

Hertogensite

If you're spending some time in Hertogensite, Kruidtuin Botanical Garden and Dyle are top sights worth seeing.

A cobblestone street with a cyclist, a bus, and historic buildings with spires and arches.
Photo by Mattia Michieli
Open Photo by Mattia Michieli

Nieuw Kwartier

While Nieuw Kwartier isn't home to many top sights, Grand Beguinage of Leuven and Old Market Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

A narrow cobblestone street lined with historic half-timbered buildings and a stone tower.

Blauwput

Blauwput is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Stella Artois and Kessel-Lo Provincial Park while you're in town.

Leuven City Center Travel Guide

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