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 fascinating museums 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.
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.
Belgian Comic Strip Center
Learn the stories behind Tintin, the Smurfs and Asterix at this fun and quirky comic strip museum.
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
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
Hard Rock Cafe Brussels Dining Experience
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)
Top hotels in Lower Town
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
I took breakfast one day only, in my room with fresh fruit (bananas, kiwi, & pineapple), it was perfect.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Great walk in Shower, Everything else as expected of this calibre of Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Novotel Brussels City Centre
Very friendly staff and helpful! Room are big, clean, nicely furnished, and centrally located! Great breakfast. We enjoyed our stay there.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
ibis Brussels City Centre
Friendly helpful staff at all times room was small but fine for one night
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
Very convenient location in the heart of the city and just a 2 minute walk from Central Train Station. Modern facility with very clean, comfortable rooms. Friendly and accommodating staff. Good breakfast buffet option.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
NH Brussels Grand Place Arenberg
Fantastic location. Perfect for exploring the city centre. Lots of restaurants nearby. Main attractions are minutes away walking. Staff were welcoming and friendly. I will stay again if in Brussels.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 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 Rue des Bouchers and Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.
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.
Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk
Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk is known for its abundant dining options, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Anneessens Tram Station.
Broekwijk
While visiting Broekwijk, you might make a stop by sights like Rue Neuve and City 2 Shopping Mall.
