Leuven City Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Leuven City Center
Leuven City Center
Photo by Meghan D’Andrea
Photo by Meghan D’Andrea
Photo by Jelle Canipel
Photo by Jelle Canipel
Photo by Monika Krstevska
Photo by Monika Krstevska

Popular places to visit

Leuven Town Hall

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.

Leuven Town Hall
Ladeuze Square

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.

Ladeuze Square
Arenberg Castle

Arenberg Castle

Learn about the local history of Leuven when you spend time at Arenberg Castle. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.

Arenberg Castle

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.

Grand Market Square

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.

Old Market Square

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.

Leuven Christmas Market

Activities

Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist

Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist

NZ$40
per traveller
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders

Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders

NZ$766
per adult
Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders
Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide

Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide

NZ$593
per traveller
Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide
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Our pick of the best Leuven City Center Hotel Deals

The Hotel

The Hotel

5 out of 5
38 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels
The price is NZ$320 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$320
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,282 reviews)
"Friendly staff and perfect location - a beautiful park in the back yard and an easy walk to Sablon, Grand Place, and Mont des Arts. Beautiful views from the rooms and the best breakfast buffet we’ve experienced in three years of traveling Europe. The corner suites are well worth the money."

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025

The Hotel
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre

4 out of 5
Avenue du Boulevard 17, Brussels
The price is NZ$239 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$239
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Hotel was basic and needs updating. Good location for walking and city transports."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Pullman Brussels Centre Midi

Pullman Brussels Centre Midi

4.5 out of 5
Place Victor Horta 1, Brussels
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$247 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$247
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Good stay
"Location is very good, direct entrance from train station Staff is helpful Area felt a bit unsafe"

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2025

Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
a&o Brussel Centrum

a&o Brussel Centrum

2 out of 5
Blvd. du Roi Albert II, 44, Brussels
The price is NZ$144 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$144
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean Room
"Clean and spacious room , good value for the money"

Reviewed on 5 Sep. 2025

a&o Brussel Centrum
Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre

Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre

4 out of 5
Parochiaansstraat 15-27, Brussels
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Brussels. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
Great hotel
"A great located hotel near the central train station and not to far to walk for all the sights , clean, comfy just right for a couple of nights to sightsee"

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

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Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
ibis Brussels off Grand Place

ibis Brussels off Grand Place

3 out of 5
Rue du Marché aux Herbes 100, Brussels
The price is NZ$274 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$274
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Very close to the Grand Plaza and train station for easy travel to other parts of Belgium."

Reviewed on 11 Sep. 2025

ibis Brussels off Grand Place
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Other neighbourhoods around Leuven City Center

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Hertogensite

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

Hertogensite
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Sint-Maartensdal

Sint-Maartensdal is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Ladeuze Square and Leuven Town Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Sint-Maartensdal
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Tweewaters

Tweewaters might not have many top sights, but Stella Artois and Grand Market Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tweewaters
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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.

Nieuw Kwartier
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Vaartkom

While Vaartkom isn't home to many top sights, Stella Artois and Grand Market Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Vaartkom
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Blauwput

Blauwput is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Stella Artois and University Library & Bell Tower while you're in town.

Blauwput

Leuven City Center Travel Guide

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