Leuven City Center Travel Guide
Leuven
Visit Leuven City Center
Popular places to visit
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.
Grand Beguinage of Leuven
You can browse the exhibits at Grand Beguinage of Leuven, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Leuven. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its bars.
Old Market Square
During your visit to Leuven, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Old Market Square. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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.
Leuven Central Library
After visiting Leuven Central Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Leuven. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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.
Top hotels in Leuven City Center
Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
Centrally located, easy parking in the hotel garage, spacious and clean room with a comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hotel Le Dome
Enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
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
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
Thon Hotel EU
Great location with very nice amenities
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Leuven City Center
Hertogensite
If you're spending some time in Hertogensite, Kruidtuin Botanical Garden and Dyle are top sights worth seeing.
Sint-Maartensdal
Sint-Maartensdal is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Leuven Central Library and Leuven Town Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Tweewaters
Tweewaters might not have many top sights, but Grand Market Square and Leuven Town Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Vaartkom
While Vaartkom isn't home to many top sights, Leuven Town Hall and Old Market Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
Blauwput
Blauwput is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Stella Artois and Leuven Central Library while you're in town.
