Leuven City Center Travel Guide
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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.
Ladeuze Square
Find out about the history of Leuven when you spend time at Ladeuze Square. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
Arenberg Castle
Learn about the local history of Leuven when you spend time at Arenberg Castle. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.
Old Market Square
During your visit to Leuven, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Old Market Square. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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.
Leuven Christmas Market
During your trip to Leuven, you can do some window-shopping at Leuven Christmas Market. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Top hotels in Leuven City Center
The Hotel
Very nice hotel. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
The hotel is located in a great area and has close proximity to major tourist attractions at a walkable distance. Staff was friendly and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
Great location, big bonus is check in @ 2pm and checkout at 12pm
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
Good location and breakfast options
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Citybox Brussels
Clean, surprisingly spacious rooms with comfortable bed with easy check in (automated).
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Room was spotless and very comfy bed, good gym for a hotel gym
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Leuven City Center
Hertogensite
If you're spending some time in Hertogensite, Kruidtuin Botanical Garden and Dyle are top sights worth seeing.
Sint-Maartensdal
Sint-Maartensdal is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Ladeuze Square and Leuven Town Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Tweewaters
Tweewaters might not have many top sights, but Grand Market Square and Leuven Town Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nieuw Kwartier
While Nieuw Kwartier isn't home to many top sights, Grand Beguinage of Leuven and Old Market Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Vaartkom
While Vaartkom isn't home to many top sights, Stella Artois and Grand Market Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Blauwput
Blauwput is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Stella Artois and Ladeuze Square while you're in town.
Leuven City Center Travel Guide
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- Old Market Square
- Leuven Town Hall
- Ladeuze Square
- Grand Market Square
- Leuven Christmas Market
- Leuven Central Library
- Kerk St-Franciscus Solanus
- M - Museum Leuven
- St. Peter's Church
- Pope's College
- University Hall
- Tweebronnen Library
- La Grand Place
- Avenue Louise
- Tour & Taxis
- European Union Parliament Building
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- Walibi Belgium
- Manneken Pis Statue
- Place du Grand Sablon
- Brussels South Railway Station
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- Brussels City Hall
- King Baudouin Stadium
- Berlaymont Building
