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 acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Manneken Pis Statue
This small statue of a urinating child has brought joy to Belgians for centuries and is now a national icon.
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Learn the stories behind Tintin, the Smurfs and Asterix at this fun and quirky comic strip museum.
Brussels City Hall
After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
St. Catherine's Square
You can learn about the history of Brussels when you stop by St. Catherine's Square. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
Brussels Walking and Tasting Tour (Beers,Chocolates&Fries/Waffle)
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
Top hotels in Lower Town
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Ok
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Novotel Brussels City Centre
Room is big and clean. Close to grote markt. Staffs are friendly.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Novotel Brussels off Grand'Place
The room was great, lots of cupboard space. Luggage rack. Was cleaned daily and comfy. Wide range at Breakfast buffet.Friendly staff and food was good.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
The location is in the old town, just few minutes walk to the Brussels central train station, and to many attractions, museums, restaurants and stores. The rooms were clean and efficient. Breakfast was basic but enough to have something to start the day. Staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Have to ask the staff at least 4 to 5 times to drop in the towels, facial tissue and cosmetics
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Radisson Collection Grand Place Brussels
For a five star hotel, comfortable rooms and impeccable services are usually featured. Unfortunately, it was not the case with our experience. We found the room, the service, and the breakfast pretty mediocre. The front desk lady didn't give us accurate information about parking our car. It was the ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like Rue des Bouchers and Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.
Stalingrad
While you're in Stalingrad, take in top sights like Manneken Pis Statue and jump on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station to see more of the city.
Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk
Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk is known for its abundant dining options, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station.
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
Lower Town Travel Guide
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