Quartier de la Cathédrale Travel Guide
Brussels
Visit Quartier de la Cathédrale
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 romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels
Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)
Historical Walking Tour: The Story of Brussels - by Legends
Top hotels in Quartier de la Cathédrale
Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
Our room was spacious and welcoming. We really enjoyed the relatively small size of the hotel and found it wonderfully situated - a nice walk to Grand-Place and many wonderful restaurants and Christmas markets. Staff were outstanding.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
The Hotel
Comforrsble beds, nice interior and style, good location, clean room, helpful staff
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Room was amazing and staff was great
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Quite ok
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Martin's Brussels EU
Very nice hotel. Clean and well maintained.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Urban Yard
Beautiful space, a gem really in the neighborhood that it is. Neighborhood isn’t great as there are homeless gathered but they don’t interrupt you enough to deter you from staying. Good staff and very aesthetic hotel.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
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 Royal Theatre Toone 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.
