Lower Town Travel Guide
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.
Manneken Pis Statue
This small statue of a urinating child has brought joy to Belgians for centuries and is now a national icon.
Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Brussels City Hall
After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Learn the stories behind Tintin, the Smurfs and Asterix at this fun and quirky comic strip museum.
Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
Watch a play in the Royal Theatre or shop for gifts, fashion and books beneath the arched ceiling in this grand arcade complex.
Things to do
Brussels Highlights Walking and Bus Tour w/ Waffle
From Brussels: Day Trip to Bruges by Train
Brussels: Beer Tasting Tour with 7 Beers and Snacks
Small-Group Highlights of Brussels Bike Tour
Brussels Waffle Workshop
Day Trip to Amsterdam from Brussels
Top hotels in Lower Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Royal Theatre Toone are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Sainte-Catherine
Travellers love Sainte-Catherine for its popular shops, and you can see more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Sainte Catherine-Sint Katelijne Station or Ypres Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Brussels Christmas Market and St. Catherine's Square.
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.
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.
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Brussels Museum of Industry and Labour and MIMA are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Duchesse de Brabant Tram Stop or Triangle Tram Stop to get around.
Hotels Near Lower Town, Brussels
- Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk Hotels
- Grand-Place Hotels
- Saint-Josse-ten-Noode Hotels
- Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk Hotels
- Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk Hotels
- Sint-Jans-Molenbeek Hotels
- Sainte-Catherine Hotels
- Marolles Hotels
- Dansaert Hotels
- Quartier Marais-Jacqmain - Wijk Marais-Jacqmain Hotels
- Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk Hotels
- Rogier Hotels
- Stalingrad Hotels
- Brabantwijk Hotels
- Quartier de la Cathédrale Hotels
- Ilot Sacré Hotels
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Sneeuw Hotels
- Quartier des Quais - Kaaienwijk Hotels
- Broekwijk Hotels
- Anneessens Hotels