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

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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Nieuw Kwartier

While Nieuw Kwartier might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Grand Beguinage of Leuven and Old Market Square.

Nieuw Kwartier
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Hertogensite

While visiting Hertogensite, you might make a stop by sights like Kruidtuin Botanical Garden and Dyle.

Hertogensite
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's

4.5 out of 5
Avenue Louise 71, Brussels
The price is CA $289 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
CA $289
CA $313 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff willing to help in any way possible"

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2025

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The Hotel

The Hotel

5 out of 5
38 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $215 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $215
CA $235 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,265 reviews)
"The hotel staff were excellent and the room exceeded expectations with a very comfortable bed and modern style. The gym was also amazing with new equipment and panoramic views of Brussels. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

The Hotel
a&o Brussel Centrum

a&o Brussel Centrum

2 out of 5
Blvd. du Roi Albert II, 44, Brussels
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $91 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $91
CA $103 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing hotel and good location"

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2025

a&o Brussel Centrum
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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! (319 reviews)
Nice place for Leuven visit
"Nice place to stay at Leuven. Good location and reasonable price. Large room with lift."

Reviewed on May 9, 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 Apr. 13, 2025

Smartflats Budget Louvain Central
Budget Flats Leuven

Budget Flats Leuven

Bierbeekstraat 75, Leuven
Stay at this aparthotel in Leuven. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Relaxfactory and Park Belle Vue are located ...
6.6/10 (62 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2025

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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 with a stop at Arenberg Castle. Amble around the area's forest or visit its churches.

Arenberg Castle
Ladeuze Square

Ladeuze Square

Find out about the history of Leuven when you take a trip to Ladeuze Square. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.

Ladeuze Square

KU Leuven

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit KU Leuven, during your trip to Leuven. Amble around the area's forest or visit its churches.

KU Leuven

UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus

Explore the campus of UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus, during your trip to Leuven. Amble around the area's forest or visit its churches.

UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus

Grand Market Square

Learn about the local history of Leuven with a stop at 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

CA $621
per adult
Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders
Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide

Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide

CA $481
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

CA $32
per traveller
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
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