Lower Town Travel Guide

Brussels

A large floral carpet in a public square with ornate buildings in the background.
A historic square with ornate buildings, cobblestone pavement, and a crowd of people.
A historic building with ornate architecture and a statue in the foreground.
Ornate architectural details with sculptures and gold accents on a building.
A grand neoclassical building with large columns and detailed sculptures.

Stay near popular Lower Town attractions

A grand, ornate building with intricate architectural details and a large open square in front.

La Grand Place

9.4/10 (6,770 reviews)
The former food market is still a popular spot for fine Belgian cuisine and is a protected World Heritage site.
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Things to do

Tootbus Brussels Discovery

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

£24
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Bruges Day Trip: Canal Boat, Windmills & Damme

Bruges Day Trip: Canal Boat, Windmills & Damme

£39
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bruges Day Trip: Canal Boat, Windmills & Damme
From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Dinant and Luxembourg

From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Dinant and Luxembourg

£50
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Dinant and Luxembourg
Picture 18 for Activity From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam

From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise

£59
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

£42
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket

Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket

£15
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
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Top hotels in Lower Town

Warwick Brussels Grand-Place

Warwick Brussels Grand-Place

4 out of 5
Rue Duquesnoy 5-7 Brussels
The price is £124 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£124
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,821 reviews)
"The hotel and the staff were lovely. We were able to check in 3 hours early and park our car, which was lovely. The 4th floor corner room was a great size with many large windows opening to the street. We went to the rooftop bar with lovely views, even with the rain!"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Warwick Brussels Grand-Place
Novotel Brussels City Centre

Novotel Brussels City Centre

4 out of 5
Rue De La Vierge Noire 32 Brussels
The price is £121 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£121
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Novotel Brussels City Centre
Latroupe Grand Place

Latroupe Grand Place

Bd Anspach Brussels Bruxelles
The price is £84 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£84
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions La Grand Place and Manneken Pis Statue ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (191 reviews)
"Wonderful staff; very helpful 💙💕💙"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Latroupe Grand Place
ibis Brussels off Grand Place

ibis Brussels off Grand Place

3 out of 5
Rue du Marché aux Herbes 100 Brussels
The price is £110 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£110
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
Aris Grand-Place Hotel

Aris Grand-Place Hotel

3 out of 5
Rue du Marché aux Herbes 78-80 Brussels
The price is £106 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£106
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,335 reviews)
"A very nice hotel which is a 5 minute walk from Brussels Central train station. Brussels Central train station being a one stop train journey from Brussels Midi/zuid and the train staff in both stations very helpful with platform information and train times. The hotel staff were very friendly and ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Aris Grand-Place Hotel
Novotel Brussels off Grand'Place

Novotel Brussels off Grand'Place

4 out of 5
120 Rue Du Marche Aux Herbes Brussels
The price is £127 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£127
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Novotel Brussels off Grand'Place
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Where to stay in Lower Town

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Ornate European architecture with golden accents and statues.

Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk

If you're spending time in Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk, you might enjoy attractions like La Grand Place and Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station to see more of the city.

A large floral carpet in a public square with ornate buildings in the background.
Photo by Marc De Vos
Open Photo by Marc De Vos

Grand-Place

If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.

A historic European town with a central fountain, surrounded by colorful buildings and a willow tree.

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.

A grand church interior with a large classical painting, ornate columns, and a high ceiling.

Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk

Get to know Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk and its many features like its museums and live music. You might want to explore sights like Royal Palace of Brussels and Place Royale, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.

A large, historic archway with statues and a central monument, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a parking area.

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.

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