Visit Lower Town
Popular places to visit
La Grand Place
The former food market is still a popular spot for fine Belgian cuisine and is a protected World Heritage site.
Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Manneken Pis Statue
This small statue of a urinating child has brought joy to Belgians for centuries and is now a national icon.
Brussels City Hall
After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Learn the stories behind Tintin, the Smurfs and Asterix at this fun and quirky comic strip museum.
St. Catherine's Square
You can learn about the history of Brussels when you stop by St. Catherine's Square. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)
Top hotels in Lower Town
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
The hotel is located in a great area and has close proximity to major tourist attractions at a walkable distance. Staff was friendly and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Location was great. The room was big. Was it clean? Clean enough . The staff? They were wonderful! The elevators? Didn’t work well. They were on it, though. Breakfast was good and we had dinner once or twice and it was very good.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
The Ibis Brussels off Grand Place was in an ideal location for touring Brussels, just steps from the train station and the Grand Place, near beaucoup restaurants and shopping, it really had pretty much everything going for it! It was a very busy hotel, so obviously others felt the same way! Our room ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
ibis Brussels City Centre
Excellent room, great location.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
Emplacement parfait pour un petit séjour découverte de Bruxelles
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Novotel Brussels City Centre
Great location and the room was big etc.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town
Quartier Saint-Géry - Sint-Gorikswijk
Quartier Saint-Géry - Sint-Gorikswijk is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Halles de Saint-Gery and Place de la Bourse while you're in town.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Royal Theatre Toone are top sights worth seeing.
Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
If you're spending time in Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk, you might enjoy attractions like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station to see more of the city.
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.
Stalingrad
While you're in Stalingrad, take in top sights like Manneken Pis Statue and jump on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station to see more of the city.
Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk
Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk is known for its abundant dining options, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station.
Lower Town Travel Guide
Hotels Near Lower Town, Brussels
- Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk Hotels
- Grand-Place Hotels
- Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk Hotels
- Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk Hotels
- Marolles Hotels
- Stalingrad Hotels
- Ilot Sacré Hotels
- Broekwijk Hotels
- Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk Hotels
- Saint-Josse-ten-Noode Hotels
- Quartier Saint-Géry - Sint-Gorikswijk Hotels
- Sint-Jans-Molenbeek Hotels
- Quartier des Quais - Kaaienwijk Hotels
- Quartier de la Cathédrale Hotels
- Rogier Hotels
- Brabantwijk Hotels
- Sainte-Catherine Hotels
- Quartier de la Senne - Zennewijk Hotels
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Sneeuw Hotels
- Quartier Marais-Jacqmain - Wijk Marais-Jacqmain Hotels
