Lower Town Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
La Grand Place
The former food market is still a popular spot for fine Belgian cuisine and is a protected World Heritage site.
Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Brussels City Hall
After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Learn the stories behind Tintin, the Smurfs and Asterix at this fun and quirky comic strip museum.
Manneken Pis Statue
This small statue of a urinating child has brought joy to Belgians for centuries and is now a national icon.
St. Catherine's Square
You can learn about the history of Brussels when you stop by St. Catherine's Square. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Brussels: Pub Crawl and Nightlife Party Experience
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
Brussels: Waffle Making Workshop - All You Can Eat
Top hotels in Lower Town
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
"Good location but needs renovation, staff polite and helpful"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Novotel Brussels City Centre
"Room was comfortable and clean! The hotel is in a great location with easy access to the Grand Palace! We had a great visit!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
"The carpet was dirty, three times I asked for shower gel and I never got it, I tried to have dinner at the restaurant and it was busy. I tried to order room service and they told me that they were busy so I decided to have dinner somewhere else."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Novotel Brussels off Grand'Place
"The hotel needs much maintenance as well as overall cleanliness! Our stay was for 5 nights and the stairs to the upper floors were clearly never vacuumed as we found the same trash every day on the steps. Our room was not well cleaned neither, there was disgusting trash behind the safe. We asked ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
"No tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms. Breakfast was expensive, so we went outside."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Radisson Collection Grand Place Brussels
"Pleasant location with easy access to many restaurants and shopping centers. The room was nice, but the room service wasn't the best. We booked a family suite, but unfortunately, they didn't give us the view we requested. Instead, we had a view of the interior of the hotel, which felt very ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Lower Town
Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk
If you're spending time in Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk, you might enjoy attractions like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station to see more of the city.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Brussels City Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Sint-Gillis
Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Sint-Gillis. Top attractions like Brussels South Railway Station and Saint Gilles Town Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bethléem Tram Stop or Guillaume Tell Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Lower Town Travel Guide
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