Upper Town Travel Guide
Brussels
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Popular places to visit
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Royal Palace of Brussels
Enjoy a rare glimpse of a palace interior or admire the facade of the royal palace from Brussels Park. You might even see the King or Queen of the Belgians.
Place du Grand Sablon
This central square is the place to eat, drink and be seen in Brussels. It’s packed with restaurants, antique dealers and chocolate shops.
Brussels Park
Stroll the avenue between the Royal Palace and Belgian Parliament to discover the beauty of one of the largest parks in Brussels.
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
See important classical collections and groundbreaking contemporary art at the most comprehensive art museum in Brussels.
Berlaymont Building
Berlaymont Building is just one of the places to see in Brussels, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums 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 Upper Town
The Hotel
Everything about the property was excellent — clean, comfortable, well-maintained, and thoughtfully equipped, with a great atmosphere and attentive service. The only small detail worth noting is that there was no hair balsam/conditioner provided. Other than that, the stay was truly perfect.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Renaissance Brussels Hotel
An absolute dream of a central Brussels hotel. Perfect location between city sights and family in the suburbs. The staff was top-notch and provided impeccable service, especially at The Poet. Best breakfast buffet we have had in a long time. Merci!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Thon Hotel EU
Helpful check in and informative. Generous sized family room. Spotless. Complimentary tea, coffee pods, bottled water, shower gels, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion, shower caps!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
Clean. Staff friendly. Good location.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Stanhope Hotel Brussels by Thon Hotels
The hotel and staff were truly outstanding
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Sofitel Brussels Europe
All was good, except for WiFi, though they had WiFi, they didn’t have secure WiFi acceptable to corporate VPN policies. Hence the only option was to connect to Ethernet when I needed to connect to work VPN. Staff was courteous and friendly, clean room and good location.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Town
European Quarter
Travellers choose European Quarter for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station and check out top sights like Schumanplein.
Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk
Get to know Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk and its many features like its museums and live music. You might want to explore sights like Royal Palace of Brussels and Place Royale, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.
Ixelles
Consider a visit to Avenue Louise and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Ixelles. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Dautzenberg Tram Stop or Flagey Tram Stop.
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Travellers choose Saint-Josse-ten-Noode for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Gillon Tram Stop or Madou Station and check out top sights like Place Charles Rogier.
Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk
You might enjoy the bars while in Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk. Place du Grand Sablon is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Petit Sablon Tram Stop or Poelaert Tram Stop 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.
