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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
Watch a play in the Royal Theatre or shop for gifts, fashion and books beneath the arched ceiling in this grand arcade complex.
Things to do
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Ferris Wheel
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Top hotels in Lower Town
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Close to Grand Place and other nice places
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
ibis Brussels City Centre
Staff could be more inviting, they were all huddled up in a corner having a chat.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Convenient location, especially with the train station. Beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Safestay Brussels Grand Place
Staff are not welcoming especially the guy who work on days, but otherwise hostel is very close to any tourist destination
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Novotel Brussels City Centre
A bit far from metro, city centre. But nice and clean, staffs was great and helpful
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Aris Grand-Place Hotel
Clean room, perfect location, reception staff friendly & helpful
Reviewed on 9 Mar 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 La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.
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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