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A brick building with outdoor seating and string lights.

A courtyard with a lawn, a cherry blossom tree, and a building with a glass conservatory.

A modern reception area with a glass wall, a reception desk, and several seating areas with chairs.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk, a chair, and a fireplace.

1. Martin's Klooster

Leuven City Center, 2 km from KU Leuven

Amanda

฿3,654

฿4,436 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A courtyard with a lawn, seating areas, and a statue.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a clock, and a receptionist.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a shower area.

A restaurant interior with wooden beams, tables, chairs, and a vintage cart.

2. Begijnhof Hotel

1.3 km from KU Leuven

David

฿3,596

฿4,371 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, and a chandelier.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two blue chairs, a blue sofa, and a large window.

A modern building with large glass windows and a concrete pathway.

A breakfast buffet with bread, pastries, and fruits in a room with brick walls and large windows.

3. Hotel The Lodge Heverlee

Heverlee, 0.6 km from KU Leuven

David

฿4,572

฿5,464 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern dining area with a skylight, multiple tables and chairs, and a cozy seating area.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden stools, and a large island.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A bedroom with a large mural on the ceiling, a bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a skylight.

4. The Shepherd

1.8 km from KU Leuven

Mark

฿4,572

฿5,464 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A billiards table with balls, a pool cue, and a glass of drink. There are bookshelves filled with books and a clock on the wall.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple hanging disco balls, and a neon sign on the wall.

A modern building with a brick-paved entrance and a sign for the Centra Hotel.

5. pentahotel Leuven

Leuven City Center, 2.2 km from KU Leuven

Robert J

฿3,562

฿4,333 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A historic building with a courtyard featuring lush greenery and flowering plants.

A modern conference room with brick walls, black tables with white centerpieces, and a large window.

A staircase with wooden railings and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A buffet setup with various food items and plates.

6. Irish College Leuven

1.7 km from KU Leuven

eoin

฿4,513

฿7,068 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A reception area with a light blue wall and a wooden counter.

A modern indoor space with a staircase, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view through large windows.

A modern building with a distinctive geometric facade, outdoor seating area with umbrellas, and a visible sign for 'ibis'.

7. ibis Leuven Heverlee

Heverlee, 2.1 km from KU Leuven

Duncan

฿2,755

฿3,429 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building with a vertical sign reading "GETAWAY SHORT STAY".

A modern hotel room with a shower, a bed, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, dark cabinets, and a white countertop.

A hotel corridor with framed artwork on the walls, a tiled floor, and a ceiling light.

8. Getaway Leuven

Leuven City Center, 2.5 km from KU Leuven

Edwin

฿3,048

฿3,756 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a balcony with plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a chair, and a large floral artwork on the wall.

A historic building with a cafe and a restaurant.

A dormitory room with a single bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a wall-mounted painting.

9. Theater Hotel Leuven Centrum

Leuven City Center, 2.4 km from KU Leuven

Kayla

฿5,595

฿6,611 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden beams, and large arched windows allowing natural light.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a black reception counter, and a reception sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A historic building with the "La Royale Hotel" sign, featuring classic architecture with arched windows and a detailed facade.

10. Hotel La Royale

3 km from KU Leuven

Karen

฿3,582

฿4,356 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a bed, and a bathroom.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a small table, a sofa, a staircase, and a kitchenette.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a microwave and sink.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a small refrigerator, and a sink. A white ladder leads to a lofted sleeping area.

11. Budget Flats Leuven

Heverlee, 2.7 km from KU Leuven

Sakthivel

฿2,593

฿3,248 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel named "Hotel Professor" with a classic brick facade, arched windows, and a sign indicating a cocktail bar.

A hotel room with a wooden door, a mirror, a bed with a headboard, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A hotel room with two single beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table with a tray.

A bar area with multiple liquor taps and shelves stocked with various glassware.

12. Hotel Professor

Leuven City Center, 2.1 km from KU Leuven

Takashi

฿3,098

฿3,814 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern bathroom with a glass partition, wooden elements, and a view of the outdoors.

A dining area with a brick wall, a glass door, and a chandelier.

A large, historic building with multiple windows and a prominent tower, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by two chandeliers, and a view of a garden through an open doorway.

13. Park 7

11 km from KU Leuven

Maxime

฿5,015

฿5,617 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern building with a rooftop terrace featuring outdoor seating and umbrellas, overlooking a calm body of water and a sunset.

A modern building with a courtyard and a reflective water feature.

A modern restaurant with wooden tables and patterned seating, large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a wine display.

14. Radisson Collection The National Hotel, Brussels

12 km from KU Leuven

Ivan

฿6,585

฿7,940 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of buildings, a lamp, and a potted plant on the windowsill.

A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, white cabinets, and a dining area with a table set for four.

A patio with a grill, outdoor table, benches, and an umbrella.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a coffee machine, an oven, and a toaster.

15. B&B Daya

Blauwput, 3.4 km from KU Leuven

Ahmet Gokhan

฿5,493

฿6,496 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A courtyard with cobblestone flooring, brick buildings, and a wooden door.

A table with a potted plant, a wine bottle, and a bowl of fruit on a balcony with a view of a garden and a building.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with blinds, and hanging pendant lights.

A brick building with a red-tiled roof, a black metal fence, and a paved pathway.

16. B&B Hippo-Droom

19.9 km from KU Leuven

Bartosz

฿4,930

฿5,522 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern dining area with large windows, a round table set for two, and a large green plant.

A modern reception desk with a curved design, a receptionist, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a built-in TV, a wooden headboard, and a walk-in closet.

A bartender pouring a drink at a bar with a well-stocked wine and liquor shelf in the background.

17. Mövenpick hotel Brussels Airport

15.7 km from KU Leuven

Tania

฿4,263

฿5,219 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

An aerial view of a large estate with a main building, a tennis court, and a river.

A historic building with arched windows and a tower with a weather vane.

A modern house with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a stone pathway.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with two chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a garden.

18. B&B Baron's House Neerijse - Leuven

6.2 km from KU Leuven

Anthony

฿4,882

฿5,468 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a staircase, and a glass door leading inside.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a variety of seating options including chairs and tables.

A reception area with a dark wall, a wooden counter, and green plants.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Brussels Airport

17 km from KU Leuven

Hugo

฿4,268

฿5,002 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A brick building with a black wrought iron gate and a sign reading "W16 WHITLOCK APARTHOTEL".

A marble staircase leading to a black metal door with a doormat reading "W11".

A hallway with a wall displaying 'WHITLOCK 16 Brussels' and two large vases on a console table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

20. Whitlock16 - Luxe Aparthotel Montgomery Square Brussels

19.2 km from KU Leuven

Ben

฿3,518

฿4,323 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to KU Leuven

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Martin's Klooster	9.2 Wonderful 663 reviews	View
Begijnhof Hotel	8.8 Excellent 377 reviews	View
Hotel The Lodge Heverlee	8.8 Excellent 270 reviews	View
The Shepherd	8.8 Excellent 138 reviews	View
pentahotel Leuven	8.6 Excellent 780 reviews	View

Top KU Leuven Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room with comfortable bed. Excellent facilities. My only complaint was waiting almost an hour for the shuttle from the airport."

Motel One Brussels

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast are delicious and definitely worth the cost. The staff very helpful. Location was perfect for what and were we went. I would definitely go back!"

B&B HOTEL Brussels Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

Holiday Inn Brussels Airport by IHG

8/10 Good

"La navette aéroportuaire super!"

NH Brussels Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Très belle chambre service de navette disponible et restauration abordable. Les chambres sont neuves et sans tapis"

Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport

8/10 Good

"This is a beautiful hotel The staff was so helpful - wonderful restaurant/ beautiful room but the water never got above lukewarm."

Hotel Indigo Brussels - City by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Thon Hotel EU

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly helpfully staff nothing to much trouble Rooms had everything you need ,comfy , clean Good coffee and water Lovely extras for birthday 🎁"

Latroupe Grand Place

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely location, very reasonable breakfast. Fun to see all the young people exploring Europe. Bed was comfortable, room was clean and well appointed."

Other attractions near KU Leuven

Grand Beguinage of Leuven

9.4/10 (84 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Grand Beguinage of Leuven, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Leuven. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its bars.

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Arenberg Castle

8.8/10 (37 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Leuven when you spend time at Arenberg Castle. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.

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St. John the Baptist Church

St. John the Baptist Church is just one of the places to see in Leuven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its bars.

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Kruidtuin Botanical Garden

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Kruidtuin Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Leuven. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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STUK

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to STUK during your stay in Leuven. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its bars.

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Kerk St-Franciscus Solanus

Enjoy an outing to Kerk St-Franciscus Solanus during your stay in Leuven. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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St. Michael's Church

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

St. Michael's Church is just one of the places to see in Leuven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Sint-Donatus Park

Sint-Donatus Park is just one of the places to see in Leuven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around KU Leuven?

KU Leuven is located in an area of Leuven that travellers like for its historic landmarks. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 7 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to KU Leuven?

Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. You'll find it 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from KU Leuven. Other good choices around the area include Radisson Collection The National Hotel, Brussels and Holiday Inn Brussels Airport by IHG.

How many hotels should I expect to find near KU Leuven?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from KU Leuven.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near KU Leuven, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near KU Leuven.

What can I see and do near KU Leuven?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Grand Beguinage of Leuven and M - Museum Leuven. Arenberg Castle, Vlierbeek Abbey and Castle of Leefdaal are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Haasrode Research-Park, Kruidtuin Botanical Garden or Sint-Donatus Park.

How can I get to KU Leuven?

If you want to venture outside of the area, hop on a train at Heverlee Station. There might not be many public transport choices close to KU Leuven so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for KU Leuven hotels

1. Martin's Klooster

2. Begijnhof Hotel

3. Hotel The Lodge Heverlee

4. The Shepherd

5. pentahotel Leuven

6. Irish College Leuven

7. ibis Leuven Heverlee

8. Getaway Leuven

9. Theater Hotel Leuven Centrum

10. Hotel La Royale

11. Budget Flats Leuven

12. Hotel Professor

13. Park 7

14. Radisson Collection The National Hotel, Brussels

15. B&B Daya

16. B&B Hippo-Droom

17. Mövenpick hotel Brussels Airport

18. B&B Baron's House Neerijse - Leuven

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Brussels Airport

20. Whitlock16 - Luxe Aparthotel Montgomery Square Brussels

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Top KU Leuven Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG

Motel One Brussels

B&B HOTEL Brussels Airport

Holiday Inn Brussels Airport by IHG

NH Brussels Airport

Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport

Hotel Indigo Brussels - City by IHG

Thon Hotel EU

Latroupe Grand Place

Other attractions near KU Leuven

Grand Beguinage of Leuven

Arenberg Castle

St. John the Baptist Church

Kruidtuin Botanical Garden

STUK

Kerk St-Franciscus Solanus

St. Michael's Church

Sint-Donatus Park

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