Lower Town
Brussels
Visit Lower Town
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 fascinating museums and great live music.
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
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
Top hotels in Lower Town
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
It was a great room.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Some of the staff members were not very guest focused
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Novotel Brussels City Centre
We loved our stay. The location is fantastic, with parking right in front of the hotel and all major tourist attractions within easy walking distance. The amenities were great — we used the gym, and our kids had a wonderful time in the indoor pool. Breakfast was delicious with plenty of options. ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Novotel Brussels off Grand'Place
Stayed with family for 4 nights. Hotel very well located, safe and clean. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
Clean comfortable room, great location, nice on site bar but they were out of menu items every night we were there.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Radisson Collection Grand Place Brussels
Very good hotel in a great location. Very close to Grand Place and in the heart of Brussels
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Royal Theatre Toone 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.
