Quartier de la Cathédrale Travel Guide
Brussels
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Popular places to visit
St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral
Admire the Gothic architecture of this historic cathedral, visit the Roman ruins beneath or listen to the 49 bells chiming from the top of its towers.
La Grand Place
The former food market is still a popular spot for fine Belgian cuisine and is a protected World Heritage site.
Atomium
The strangest piece of architecture in Brussels is a series of steel spheres that can be seen from across the city. The site houses a restaurant and museum.
Avenue Louise
During your trip to Brussels, you can do some window-shopping at Avenue Louise. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Top hotels in Quartier de la Cathédrale
Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
The Hotel
Staff is very helpful, location is perfect and room is clean
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
I took breakfast one day only, in my room with fresh fruit (bananas, kiwi, & pineapple), it was perfect.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Great location next to the Brussels train station. It's very close to major shopping areas, restaurants and tourist sites.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
Everything
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Quartier de la Cathédrale
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like Rue des Bouchers and Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
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 Royal Theatre Toone are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Lower Town
Known for its interesting museums and fantastic breweries, there's plenty to explore in Lower Town. Top attractions like Brussels Stock Exchange and Halles de Saint-Gery are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station or De Brouckere Station to see more of the city.
Quartier de la Cathédrale Travel Guide
- St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral
- Atomium
- Avenue Louise
- NATO Headquarters
- European Union Parliament Building
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Manneken Pis Statue
- Place du Grand Sablon
- Mini-Europe
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- King Baudouin Stadium
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- Docks Bruxsel
- Berlaymont Building
- Brussels Park
- Genval Lake
- UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
- Universite Libre de Bruxelles Solbosch Campus
