Hertogensite Travel Guide
Leuven
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Popular places to visit
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.
Grand Beguinage of Leuven
You can browse the exhibits at Grand Beguinage of Leuven, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Leuven. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its bars.
Kruidtuin Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kruidtuin Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Leuven. While you're in the area, find time to 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.
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.
Things to do
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Children's escape game in the city of Leuven Marsupilami
Leuven’s Historic Streets: A Walking Experience
Historical Leuven: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Timeless Leuven: Town Hall, Gothic Landmarks & Medieval Heritage
Soothing Corners of Leuven - Romantic Private Tour
Top hotels in Hertogensite
Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
"Small but clean room that was very quiet. Very easy to check in and check out."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Hotel
"Very clean...spacious room choice"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
"A nice clean stay. Pool was very nice, but make sure you reserve your timeslot to use as it can be busy"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
"Good place to stay and best location"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Standard Brussels
"We had a great stay. Room was clean and the view was good. Gym was fine, small but had the basics needed for a short work out. We had an issue with the staff at Lila 29 on the night we wanted to grab a drink, they were busy but managed to find us a table. The staff member was rude, didn’t greet us ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery
"Breakfast was decent, order if you can. The omelette was wonderful!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hertogensite
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.
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.
Vaartkom
While Vaartkom isn't home to many top sights, Grand Market Square and Leuven Town Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Wilsele Dorp
Though Wilsele Dorp may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kessel-Lo Provincial Park and Stella Artois.
