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 great live music 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.
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Learn the stories behind Tintin, the Smurfs and Asterix at this fun and quirky comic strip museum.
Brussels City Hall
After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
St. Catherine's Square
You can learn about the history of Brussels when you stop by St. Catherine's Square. Discover the lively festivals 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 Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)
Brussels: The comic book walls walking tour
Top hotels in Lower Town
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Convenient location
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Great service and hotel location, near the central station and the Grand Place.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Radisson Collection Grand Place Brussels
Check in took 20 mins long. I was surprised as the hotel is rated 5 stars but only 2 check out counter and the lobby is very small. refrigerator cannot be used as it filled with hotel drink items (charge if remove). The 4 steps down to breakfast area from lobby. If not be careful, can easily be fall ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Aris Grand-Place Hotel
Great staff, very helpful . Nice cafe below. Our room was fine perfect base for central Brussels
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Citadines Sainte-Catherine Brussels
Location was great, breakfast was also very good.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
The Dominican, Brussels, a Member of Design Hotels
Great service and comfortable rooms.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower 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.
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
