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.
Grand Beguinage of Leuven
You can browse the exhibits at Grand Beguinage of Leuven, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Leuven. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its bars.
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.
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.
Leuven Central Library
After visiting Leuven Central Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Leuven. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
University Hall
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University Hall during your trip to Leuven. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
Things to do
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Leuven: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Children's escape game in the city of Leuven Marsupilami
Escape The City Leuven City Walk With Puzzles
Leuven’s Historic Streets: A Walking Experience
Historical Leuven: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Top hotels in Leuven City Center
Citybox Brussels Centre Louise
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Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Hotel
Everything was great and my only complain has nothing to do with the staff but with how thin the floors are. Someone who was above me was walking heavily during my entire stay. They obviously didn't know that you were supposed to walk on the pads of your feet instead of your heels. They woke me up ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Room cleaning is very random, during 4 nights stay I only got room clean once, and the last day stay I put on dnd and room cleaner slamming on the door at 9am asking if room clean is needed There’s no such bad room cleaning service I have ever been through
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Great location in old town. The hotel is generally lovely and you can tell they have put the effort into the lobby. The rooms were nice but not as nice as other Hiltons. Restaurant and bar really good
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Standard Brussels
Great hotel, lovely staff. Tea & coffee options in the room were awful, that’s the only fault!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery
Staff was great and room was nice
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
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, Leuven Town Hall and Grand Market Square 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, Grand Market Square and Leuven Town Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Blauwput
Blauwput is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Kessel-Lo Provincial Park and Leuven Central Library while you're in town.