Lower Town Travel Guide
Brussels
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 lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Learn the stories behind Tintin, the Smurfs and Asterix at this fun and quirky comic strip museum.
Manneken Pis Statue
This small statue of a urinating child has brought joy to Belgians for centuries and is now a national icon.
Brussels City Hall
After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Rue Neuve
During your visit to Brussels, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Rue Neuve. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Bruges Day Trip: Canal Boat, Windmills & Damme
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
Top hotels in Lower Town
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
"Nice size room but didn’t like looking at a brick wall and nothing else from window for 4 nights. Very good location."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Novotel Brussels City Centre
"Perfect for our needs. Right in the heart of Brussels. The breakfast and bar were well appointed with plenty of choice. Staff were helpful and accomplished. The gym reopened during our stay which we appreciated. The swimming pool was in great demand because of the very hot weather so we sadly gave ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Novotel Brussels off Grand'Place
"Location was super central. Perfect to quickly hop on the train."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
"Big room and big bathrooms"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre
"Its a good one recommended"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
"Great location"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Lower Town
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.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Brussels City Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Sint-Gillis
Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Sint-Gillis. Top attractions like Brussels South Railway Station and Saint Gilles Town Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bethléem Tram Stop or Guillaume Tell Tram Stop to see more of the city.
