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 great live music and lively festivals.
St. Catherine's Square
You can learn about the history of Brussels when you stop by St. Catherine's Square. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels
Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)
Top hotels in Lower Town
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Quite ok
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
The room was nice, staff were friendly and helpful. Especially the concierge.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
ibis Brussels City Centre
Good location, walking distance to everything. Bathrooms really small but only few nights so worth the value.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
Clean room, friendly staff, great location. Wish they provided electric hor water kettle in the room.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
The Hoxton Brussels
Great staff and an extremely cool room with a double sized round bath. 22nd floor had a great view of Brussels
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Radisson Collection Grand Place Brussels
Great food. Friendly staff. Great hotel
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
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 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.
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk
You might enjoy the bars while in Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk. Place du Grand Sablon is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Petit Sablon Tram Stop or Poelaert Tram Stop to see more of the city.
