Hertogensite Travel Guide
Leuven
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Popular places to visit
Leuven Town Hall
Leuven Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Leuven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
Grand Beguinage of Leuven
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.
Kruidtuin Botanical Garden
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.
KU Leuven
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of KU Leuven during your trip to Leuven. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.
UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus during your travels in Leuven. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.
Grand Market Square
Learn about the local history of Leuven when you take a trip to Grand Market Square. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
Things to do
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Children's escape game in the city of Leuven Marsupilami
Leuven’s Historic Streets: A Walking Experience
Historical Leuven: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Timeless Leuven: Town Hall, Gothic Landmarks & Medieval Heritage
Soothing Corners of Leuven - Romantic Private Tour
Top hotels in Hertogensite
The Hotel
"The stay was pleasant except the smell in the public area. It was nice to be able to open the windows in the room, but some kind of odor in the shower and the hole way bothered us."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
"I love the hotel and hospitality."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
"The air-con in the room wasn’t working and the staff did not respond via the chat tool. I finally found someone in the host’s office and the only option was a fan provided by the hotel. As there were no rooms. The host also said this was known issue for certain rooms and that I should check the next ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
a&o Brussel Centrum
"Location of the hotel was perfect, close to train and station, but the good experience ends here. Reception staff were like robots, no welcome and not explanatory. Getting to the room gives the impression that the hotel needs a lift up. Dirty and market floor carpets. Checking in the room was no ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Le Châtelain
"Nice area Chatelain."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
"Good location but needs renovation, staff polite and helpful"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Hertogensite
Leuven City Center
If you're spending some time in Leuven City Center, Grand Market Square and Old Market Square are top sights worth seeing.
Heverlee
Heverlee is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arenberg Castle and Abbey Park.
Kessel-Lo
You'll enjoy the breweries and parks in Kessel-Lo. You might want to make time for a stop at Kessel-Lo Provincial Park or Vlierbeek Abbey.
Blauwput
Blauwput is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Stella Artois and Kessel-Lo Provincial Park while you're in town.
Sint-Maartensdal
Sint-Maartensdal is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Leuven Town Hall and Grand Market Square are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
