Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
KU Leuven
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of KU Leuven during your trip to Leuven. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.
UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus during your travels in Leuven. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.
Abbey Park
Explore the great outdoors at Abbey Park, a lovely green space in Leuven. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.
Things to do
Leuven’s Historic Streets: A Walking Experience
Leuven: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Self-Guided Secrets of Leuven Exploration Game
Children's escape game in the city of Louvain - Peter Pan
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The Walter case
Top hotels in Heverlee
The Hotel
Excellent. Nice people ( staff) Very quiet Excellent breakfast Confortable room with a Nice view ( 13th floor)
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
The room was clean, spacious and had a lovely ambiance
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
a&o Brussel Centrum
Room was spacious, staff was excellent and helpful. Breakfast had heaps of options. The only downfall is that the hotel is located close to Gare du Nord station which is a red light area where thieves operate. Highly recommend to take a taxi. Apart from that, the hotel is excellent
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Room was clean and spacious. Hotel was in great location close to station and very walkable area.
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
Radisson Hotel Brussels Centre Midi
Nicest staff. Foods are great. Room is clean and nice.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heverlee
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.
Hertogensite
If you're spending some time in Hertogensite, Kruidtuin Botanical Garden and Dyle are top sights worth seeing.
Leuven City Center
If you're spending some time in Leuven City Center, Grand Market Square and Old Market Square are top sights worth seeing.
Sint-Maartensdal
Sint-Maartensdal is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Leuven Town Hall and Grand Market Square are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Tweewaters
Tweewaters might not have many top sights, but Grand Market Square and Leuven Town Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Vaartkom
While Vaartkom isn't home to many top sights, Grand Market Square and Leuven Town Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
