Quartier de la Cathédrale Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral
Admire the Gothic architecture of this historic cathedral, visit the Roman ruins beneath or listen to the 49 bells chiming from the top of its towers.

La Grand Place
The former food market is still a popular spot for fine Belgian cuisine and is a protected World Heritage site.

Atomium
The strangest piece of architecture in Brussels is a series of steel spheres that can be seen from across the city. The site houses a restaurant and museum.

Avenue Louise
During your trip to Brussels, you can do some window-shopping at Avenue Louise. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Tour & Taxis
Learn about the events happening in Tour & Taxis during your trip to Brussels. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this culturally rich area.

NATO Headquarters
After visiting NATO Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium

From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)

From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train
Top hotels in Quartier de la Cathédrale

Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
If I could give this hotel 6 stars I would. The "experience" is everything you should expect when comfort, class, excellent service and quality meet cozy, quaint, elegant and welcoming, while rejecting ostentatious, pretentious and cold "luxury". I travelled solo for work (attending a conference ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Hotel Le Dome
Enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
Very spacious room with private sauna!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

The Hotel
Situated in a convenient location to many sites of interest. Staff were welcoming, rooms had all the necessary amenities one would need during their stay for comfort and the highlight for me was their extensive breakfast buffet range in a cosy table setting. I would highly recommend The Hotel for ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Very nice room. Very clean. Comfortable bed. But free WiFi is very poor
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's
I love this hotel chain, we have stayed at multiple countries, thank you
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Quartier de la Cathédrale

Ilot Sacré
While visiting Ilot Sacré, you might make a stop by sights like La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.

Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.

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.

Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and The King's House are top sights worth seeing.

Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk
Get to know Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk and its many features like its museums and live music. You might want to explore sights like Royal Palace of Brussels and Place Royale, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.

Lower Town
Known for its interesting museums and fantastic breweries, there's plenty to explore in Lower Town. Top attractions like La Grand Place and Brussels Stock Exchange are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station or De Brouckere Station to see more of the city.
