Leuven

Travel Guide

Leuven
Leuven
Photo by Richard Reakes
Photo by Richard Reakes
Photo by Richard Reakes
Photo by Richard Reakes
Photo by Meghan D’Andrea
Photo by Meghan D’Andrea

Where to stay in Leuven

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Leuven City Center

If you're spending some time in Leuven City Center, Grand Market Square and Old Market Square are top sights worth seeing.

Leuven City Center
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Heverlee

Heverlee is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arenberg Castle and Fun Oase.

Heverlee
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Kessel-Lo

You'll enjoy the breweries and parks in Kessel-Lo. You might want to make time for a stop at Kessel-Lo Provincial Park or Vlierbeek Abbey.

Kessel-Lo
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Sint-Maartensdal

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Sint-Maartensdal is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Ladeuze Square and Leuven Town Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Sint-Maartensdal
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Blauwput

4/5(7 area reviews)

Blauwput is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Stella Artois and Kessel-Lo Provincial Park while you're in town.

Blauwput
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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.

Nieuw Kwartier
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's

4.5 out of 5
Avenue Louise 71, Brussels
The price is €183 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
€183
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Holiday
"We had a fantastic holiday in Brussels. The hotel was amazing. Fab breakfast and the staff at breakfast so welcoming, friendly and attentive. Fab room, with walk in wardrobe and fabulous bathroom. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
The Hotel

The Hotel

5 out of 5
38 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels
The price is €153 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
€153
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,259 reviews)
Location location location
"Four days in Brussels and a great location . A 20 minute walk to the old town and five minutes to great shopping and food. The bed was comfortable but the sheets kept crumbling up and I was not a fan of the open bathroom but overall a good place to stay"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

The Hotel
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels

4 out of 5
Rue Duquesnoy 5-7, Brussels
Fully refundable
The price is €144 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€144
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,494 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay, the staff were all very friendly and everything was close by. The bed was comfortable as well."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
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Getaway Studios Leuven

Getaway Studios Leuven

Vital Decosterstraat 23, Leuven
Stay at this aparthotel in Leuven. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Popular attractions M - Museum Leuven and Ladeuze Square are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (317 reviews)
Nice place for Leuven visit
"Nice place to stay at Leuven. Good location and reasonable price. Large room with lift."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Getaway Studios Leuven
Smartflats Budget Louvain Central

Smartflats Budget Louvain Central

48 Diestsestraat, Leuven
Stay at this apartment in Leuven. Enjoy free WiFi, a snack bar/deli, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions M - Museum Leuven and Tweebronnen Library ...
5.2/10 (34 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay other than area is quite noisy at night which disturbed our sleep slightly."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

Smartflats Budget Louvain Central
Condo Gardens Leuven

Condo Gardens Leuven

3 out of 5
Dekenstraat 87, Leuven
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Leuven. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Relaxfactory and Fun Oase are located ...
6.8/10 (194 reviews)
"Very good!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Condo Gardens Leuven
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Popular places to visit

Leuven Town Hall

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.

Leuven Town Hall
Arenberg Castle

Arenberg Castle

Learn about the local history of Leuven when you spend time at Arenberg Castle. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.

Arenberg Castle
Ladeuze Square

Ladeuze Square

Find out about the history of Leuven when you spend time at Ladeuze Square. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.

Ladeuze Square

KU Leuven

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of KU Leuven during your trip to Leuven. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.

KU Leuven

UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus during your travels in Leuven. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.

UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus

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.

Grand Market Square

Things to do

Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders

Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders

€386
per adult
Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders
Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide

Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide

€299
per traveller
Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist

Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist

€20
per traveller
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
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