Leuven Travel Guide

Tourist 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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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
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Hertogensite

If you're spending some time in Hertogensite, Kruidtuin Botanical Garden and Dyle are top sights worth seeing.

Hertogensite
Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's

Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher's

4.5 out of 5
Avenue Louise 71, Brussels
The price is Rp3.370.051 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp3.370.051
Rp3.652.393 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 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 Rp2.578.090 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.578.090
Rp2.812.914 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,262 reviews)
"Excelllet stay. Location easy to find. Walkable area"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

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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 Rp1.080.734 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.080.734
Rp1.225.717 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing hotel and good location"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 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 Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and cable TV channels. Popular attractions M - Museum Leuven and Ladeuze Square are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (318 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 Wi-Fi, 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 Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Relaxfactory and Fun Oase are located ...
6.8/10 (195 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

Massage back and neck

Massage back and neck

Rp1.320.122
per adult
Massage back and neck
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The Walter case

Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The Walter case

Rp382.453
per traveller
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The Walter case
Leuven Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

Leuven Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

Rp205.386
per adult
Leuven Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour
Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders

Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders

Rp7.385.028
per adult
Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders
Leuven: Exclusive Romantic Tour

Soothing Corners of Leuven - Romantic Tour

Rp7.385.028
per adult
Soothing Corners of Leuven - Romantic Tour
The best of Leuven walking tour

Pearls of Leuven - Private Walking Tour

Rp7.385.028
per adult
Pearls of Leuven - Private Walking Tour
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