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

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

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

A brick building with a garden featuring hedges, a lawn, and red flowers.

1. Begijnhof Hotel

1.3 km from KU Leuven

David

2.784.038 ₫

3.384.402 ₫ 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 breakfast buffet with bread, pastries, and fruits in a room with brick walls and large windows.

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

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

2. Hotel The Lodge Heverlee

Heverlee, 0.6 km from KU Leuven

David

3.539.730 ₫

4.230.871 ₫ 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 bedroom with a large mural on the ceiling, a bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a skylight.

A hotel with a brick facade, a large window, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

3. The Shepherd

1.8 km from KU Leuven

Mark

3.539.730 ₫

4.230.871 ₫ 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 modern restaurant interior with a tufted booth seating area, wooden tables, and black chairs.

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

4. pentahotel Leuven

Leuven City Center, 2.2 km from KU Leuven

Robert J

2.757.886 ₫

3.355.111 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A buffet setup with various food items and plates.

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

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

5. Irish College Leuven

1.7 km from KU Leuven

eoin

3.494.090 ₫

5.472.590 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, breakfast tray, red chairs, and a refrigerator.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, seating, and a TV screen.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a reception desk, and large windows.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a bartender.

6. Novotel Leuven Centrum

3.2 km from KU Leuven

Elizabeth

2.520.137 ₫

3.088.832 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Getaway Leuven

Leuven City Center, 2.5 km from KU Leuven

Edwin

2.258.613 ₫

2.795.926 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A buffet with various food items including fruits, pastries, and meats.

A modern bar area with wooden cabinetry, a bar counter, and four black bar stools.

A bookshelf with books and potted plants.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a digital screen displaying images, and a plant in the background.

8. ibis Leuven Centrum

Leuven City Center, 2.1 km from KU Leuven

Garnet

2.258.349 ₫

2.795.630 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A modern reception area with a glass wall, a reception desk, a blue chair, and a white table.

9. ibis Leuven Heverlee

Heverlee, 2.1 km from KU Leuven

Duncan

2.133.135 ₫

2.655.390 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a red chair, a window with a view of buildings, and a ceiling light fixture.

A reception desk with a laptop, a vase of flowers, and a desk lamp.

A cozy cafe with a wooden counter, coffee machines, and a variety of beverages. There is a large window with blinds, a hanging light fixture, and a potted plant.

A modern waiting area with a wooden herringbone-patterned wall, two grey armchairs, and a yellow sofa.

10. Hotel Ladeuze

2.6 km from KU Leuven

Ambre

2.905.818 ₫

3.520.795 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A historic building with a cafe on the ground floor, large windows, and a classic European architectural style.

A historic building with a cafe and a restaurant.

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

11. Theater Hotel Leuven Centrum

Leuven City Center, 2.4 km from KU Leuven

Kayla

4.332.311 ₫

5.118.468 ₫ 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 room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A table with magazines, newspapers, and a vase with flowers.

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

12. Hotel La Royale

3 km from KU Leuven

Karen

2.773.736 ₫

3.372.863 ₫ 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 compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a small refrigerator, and a sink. A white ladder leads to a lofted sleeping area.

A spacious hallway with a staircase, a display table with postcards, and a chandelier.

13. Budget Flats Leuven

Heverlee, 2.7 km from KU Leuven

Sakthivel

2.034.073 ₫

2.544.441 ₫ 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 bar area with a curved counter, multiple beer taps, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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

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

14. Hotel Professor

Leuven City Center, 2.1 km from KU Leuven

Takashi

2.398.718 ₫

2.952.843 ₫ 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 table set for four, surrounded by two chandeliers, and a view of a garden through an open doorway.

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

A garden with blooming pink and white roses along a brick wall.

15. Park 7

11 km from KU Leuven

Maxime

3.883.230 ₫

4.349.218 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a coffee machine, an oven, and a toaster.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a white door, and a potted plant.

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

16. B&B Daya

Blauwput, 3.4 km from KU Leuven

Ahmet Gokhan

4.253.061 ₫

5.029.707 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern spa area with a wooden lounge chair, a wooden barrel, and a wooden wall.

A two-story building with a symmetrical facade, featuring a central entrance with a door and windows on either side.

A gym with exercise equipment, a hopscotch game, and large windows.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large paintings on the walls, and a staircase in the background.

17. Hotel Kronacker

18.9 km from KU Leuven

Ralph

3.751.147 ₫

4.201.285 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern bar area with a central island, stools, and a chandelier.

A modern interior with a glass door leading to a balcony, a ceiling-mounted air conditioning unit, and a minimalist design with clean lines.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a skylight, large windows, and a cozy seating area.

18. Off Meeting Wavre Hotel

15.6 km from KU Leuven

Maxime

2.930.248 ₫

3.368.425 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A neatly made bed with a tray of breakfast items, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with a plant and a magazine.

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

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

19. B&B Hippo-Droom

19.9 km from KU Leuven

Bartosz

3.817.252 ₫

4.275.251 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

20. Whitlock16 - Luxe Aparthotel Montgomery Square Brussels

19.2 km from KU Leuven

Ben

2.724.210 ₫

3.346.981 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Top KU Leuven Hotel Reviews

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"

Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG

8/10 Good

"Room was clean & comfortable. Front desk allowed me to check in early after a flight change. This hotel is advertised as having a free airport shuttle, which is why I booked. I was not notified until the day before I arrived that the shuttle only runs 8 times in the morning & 8 times in the evening. I still had to pay for transportation."

Motel One Brussels

10/10 Excellent

"Well located for the historic centre, fine art museum, European Parliament. Comfortable, good continental breakfast, friendly, helpful staff."

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 🎁"

Hilton Garden Inn Brussels Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel after several days in downtown Brussels and Munich in tiny rooms. Soap dispensers in the shower, living the high life!"

The Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Good location"

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.

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, Abbey Park and Vlierbeek Abbey 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. Begijnhof Hotel

2. Hotel The Lodge Heverlee

3. The Shepherd

4. pentahotel Leuven

5. Irish College Leuven

6. Novotel Leuven Centrum

7. Getaway Leuven

8. ibis Leuven Centrum

9. ibis Leuven Heverlee

10. Hotel Ladeuze

11. Theater Hotel Leuven Centrum

12. Hotel La Royale

13. Budget Flats Leuven

14. Hotel Professor

15. Park 7

16. B&B Daya

17. Hotel Kronacker

18. Off Meeting Wavre Hotel

19. B&B Hippo-Droom

20. Whitlock16 - Luxe Aparthotel Montgomery Square Brussels

Top KU Leuven Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Brussels Airport by IHG

NH Brussels Airport

Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport

Hotel Indigo Brussels - City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG

Motel One Brussels

Thon Hotel EU

Hilton Garden Inn Brussels Airport

The Hotel

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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