Visit Upper Town
Popular places to visit

European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Royal Palace of Brussels
Enjoy a rare glimpse of a palace interior or admire the facade of the royal palace from Brussels Park. You might even see the King or Queen of the Belgians.

Place du Grand Sablon
This central square is the place to eat, drink and be seen in Brussels. It’s packed with restaurants, antique dealers and chocolate shops.

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
See important classical collections and groundbreaking contemporary art at the most comprehensive art museum in Brussels.

Brussels Park
Stroll the avenue between the Royal Palace and Belgian Parliament to discover the beauty of one of the largest parks in Brussels.

Magritte Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Magritte Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do

Brussels: Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop with Tastings

Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket

Brussels: City Walk with Audioguide in 7 Languages on your Phone

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Belgian Beer World
Top hotels in Upper Town

The Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Thon Hotel EU
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Renaissance Brussels Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

9Hotel Central
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Radisson RED Brussels
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Town

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.

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.

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.

Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Travellers choose Saint-Josse-ten-Noode for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Gillon Tram Stop or Madou Station and check out top sights like Place Charles Rogier.

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.

Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.
- European Union Parliament Building
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Place du Grand Sablon
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- Berlaymont Building
- Brussels Park
- Mont des Arts
- St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral
- Cinquantenaire Park
- Place Royale
- Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History
- Church of Our Blessed Lady of the Sablon
Hotels Near Upper Town, Brussels
- Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk Hotels
- Ixelles Hotels
- European Quarter Hotels
- Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk Hotels
- Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk Hotels
- Marolles Hotels
- Schaerbeek Hotels
- Broekwijk Hotels
- Saint-Josse-ten-Noode Hotels
- Etterbeek Hotels
- Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Hotels
- Quartier de la Cathédrale Hotels
- Wijk van de Squares Hotels
- Jourdan Hotels
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Sneeuw Hotels
- Quartier Marais-Jacqmain - Wijk Marais-Jacqmain Hotels
- Quartier des Libertés - Vrijheidswijk Hotels
- Dailly Hotels
- Plasky Hotels