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

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 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.

Leuven Central Library

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

Shared Guided Walking Tour in Leuven

Shared Guided Walking Tour in Leuven

NZ$45
per adult
Shared Guided Walking Tour in Leuven
Leuven in One Day Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App

Leuven: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

NZ$13
per adult
Leuven: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders

Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders

NZ$754
per adult
Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders
Leuven: Exclusive Romantic Tour

Soothing Corners of Leuven - Romantic Tour

NZ$754
per adult
Soothing Corners of Leuven - Romantic Tour
The best of Leuven walking tour

Pearls of Leuven - Private Walking Tour

NZ$754
per adult
Pearls of Leuven - Private Walking Tour
Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide

Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide

NZ$584
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$310 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$310
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,236 reviews)
"Overall experience is 10/10."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

The Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG

Berkenlaan 6A, Machelen
The price is NZ$175 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$175
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Machelen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions La Grand Place and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (273 reviews)
"Air conditioning could have been colder. Rest was quite pleasant…"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG
Thon Hotel EU

Thon Hotel EU

4.5 out of 5
Rue de la Loi, 75, Brussels
The price is NZ$235 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$235
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Lovely modern hotel.
"Hotel is in a good quiet location with good transport links close by to visit Brussels. The rooms are superb. Plenty of space, with a large bathroom and comfortable beds. Tea/ coffee facilities, fridge. Air con that is easy to use and a room safe. Hotel is immaculately clean and bright. Didn't have ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Thon Hotel EU
The Hoxton Brussels

The Hoxton Brussels

4 out of 5
SQUARE VICTORIA REGINA 1, Brussels
The price is NZ$265 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$265
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (683 reviews)
"The Hoxton is next to the Botanic Gardens, with a 20 minute walk into central Brussels and the tourist areas. Just scored down slightly for the lack of storage space for a stay of a few nights, but the roomy rooms are roomy! If the weather is good, make sure you book the roof terrace bar a few days ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

The Hoxton Brussels
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

4 out of 5
Rue Duquesnoy 5-7, Brussels
The price is NZ$245 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$245
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,478 reviews)
"Very central"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre

4 out of 5
Avenue du Boulevard 17, Brussels
The price is NZ$215 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$215
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,009 reviews)
I would recommend
"Overall, I would recommend the hotel. Its location was great, right next door to the metro. Grand Place, Mannequin Pis and Bruxelles Palace and Museums are all walkable. There are also lots of shops and fast food on your doorstep. The hotel itself has a good gym and bar area. The room had a little ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
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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 Kessel-Lo Provincial Park while you're in town.

Blauwput

Leuven City Center Travel Guide

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