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.
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.
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.
Leuven Central Library
After visiting Leuven Central Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Leuven. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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.
Activities
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Historical Leuven: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Leuven Private Family Walking Tour: Historic & Botanical Wonders
Our pick of the best Leuven City Center Hotel Deals
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Nice hotel and good location but a bit dated with uncomfortable bed and no room service after midnight which is absurd for a hotel of this size and stature. Walls also paper thin so you can hear your neighbors talking or crying etc. staff doesn’t ask how your stay was on departure
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Hotel
We loved the hotel clean, lovely staff, breakfast was amazing and lounge upgrade definitely worth it most definitely will be back .
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Spa was dysfunctional and not highlighted on property listing. I could have booked another hotel, if I was told earlier.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
pentahotel Brussels Airport
Good stay for a night near the airport
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
ibis Brussels City Centre
Clean room with daily maid service, nice breakfast selection from 6.30am, good bar friendly staff, in house shop with self service. Great location for bars and restaurants.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Not sure if time of year or the city but the room was more than expected
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Leuven City Center
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 Central Library and Leuven Town Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Tweewaters
Tweewaters might not have many top sights, but Grand Market Square and Leuven Town Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Vaartkom
While Vaartkom isn't home to many top sights, Grand Market Square and Leuven Town Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Blauwput
Blauwput is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Stella Artois and Leuven Central Library while you're in town.
