Leuven City Center Travel Guide

Leuven

Leuven City Center
Leuven City Center
Photo by Meghan D’Andrea
Photo by Meghan D’Andrea
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Photo by Jelle Canipel
Photo by Monika Krstevska
Photo by Monika Krstevska

Popular places to visit

Leuven Town Hall

Leuven Town Hall

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Leuven Town Hall
Ladeuze Square

Ladeuze Square

3/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Leuven when you spend time at Ladeuze Square. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.

Ladeuze Square

Grand Market Square

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Grand Market Square

Old Market Square

During your visit to Leuven, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Old Market Square. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Old Market Square

Leuven Christmas Market

During your trip to Leuven, you can do some window-shopping at Leuven Christmas Market. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Leuven Christmas Market

Leuven Central Library

4.5/5(3 reviews)

After visiting Leuven Central Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Leuven. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Leuven Central Library

Things to do

Shared Guided Walking Tour in Leuven

Shared Guided Walking Tour in Leuven

฿872
per adult
Shared Guided Walking Tour in Leuven
Leuven in One Day Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App

Leuven: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

฿253
per adult
Leuven: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders

Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders

฿14,637
per adult
Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders
Leuven: Exclusive Romantic Tour

Soothing Corners of Leuven - Romantic Tour

฿14,637
per adult
Soothing Corners of Leuven - Romantic Tour
The best of Leuven walking tour

Pearls of Leuven - Private Walking Tour

฿14,637
per adult
Pearls of Leuven - Private Walking Tour
Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide

Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide

฿11,338
per traveller
Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide
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Top hotels in Leuven City Center

The Hotel

The Hotel

5 out of 5
38 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels
The price is ฿5,721 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿5,721
฿6,223 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,263 reviews)
"Great stay! Must try the complimentary spa in the 25th floor!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

The Hotel
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

4 out of 5
Rue Duquesnoy 5-7, Brussels
The price is ฿4,937 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,937
฿5,392 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,484 reviews)
Wonderful, stress-free stay!
"Wonderful, stress-free stay! Beautiful hotel at an ideal location and very friendly staff! Even got a free room upgrade as it was our anniversary and a free cocktail on their cute terrace bar! Definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG

Berkenlaan 6A, Machelen
The price is ฿2,967 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿2,967
฿3,351 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Machelen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions La Grand Place and Atomium ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (291 reviews)
"Very clean and new hotel and room itself. Airport shuttle included in price was very convenient. Morning buffet breakfast included in price was also pretty good. Saved time definitely as well. Friendly staff. Definitely good choice for a stay while having long layovers"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG
Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel

Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
Brussels National Airport, Zaventem
The price is ฿4,485 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿4,485
฿5,166 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Zaventem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,163 reviews)
"Bed is good and big. Bathtub was a plus for me."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel
The Hoxton Brussels

The Hoxton Brussels

4 out of 5
SQUARE VICTORIA REGINA 1, Brussels
The price is ฿4,648 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿4,648
฿5,085 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (701 reviews)
Staying in a chic 1970s Hotel
"I've stated at The Hoxton before and love it. The vibe when you enter is super chill and makes you feel like you've stepped into a chic hotel in the 1970s. The rooftop bar is great as is the restaurant on the firat floor. My only complaint is that the water pressure in the shower is weak...not ideal, ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

The Hoxton Brussels
Renaissance Brussels Hotel

Renaissance Brussels Hotel

4 out of 5
Rue Du Parnasse 19, Brussels
The price is ฿3,897 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿3,897
฿4,289 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (979 reviews)
"Very clean good breakfast buffet nice lounge"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Renaissance Brussels Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Leuven City Center

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Hertogensite

If you're spending some time in Hertogensite, Kruidtuin Botanical Garden and Dyle are top sights worth seeing.

Hertogensite
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Sint-Maartensdal

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Sint-Maartensdal is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Ladeuze Square and Leuven Town Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Sint-Maartensdal
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Tweewaters

Tweewaters might not have many top sights, but Stella Artois and Grand Market Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tweewaters
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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.

Nieuw Kwartier
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Vaartkom

While Vaartkom isn't home to many top sights, Stella Artois and Grand Market Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Vaartkom
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Blauwput

4/5(7 area reviews)

Blauwput is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Stella Artois and Kessel-Lo Provincial Park while you're in town.

Blauwput

Leuven City Center Travel Guide