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 fascinating museums and great live music.
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 great live music 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)
Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
Top hotels in Lower Town
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
The hotel is located in a great area and has close proximity to major tourist attractions at a walkable distance. Staff was friendly and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Warwick Grand-Place Brussels
Great hotel, Sara in the lobby was awesome, great costumer service
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
ibis Brussels off Grand Place
The Ibis Brussels off Grand Place was in an ideal location for touring Brussels, just steps from the train station and the Grand Place, near beaucoup restaurants and shopping, it really had pretty much everything going for it! It was a very busy hotel, so obviously others felt the same way! Our room ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
ibis Brussels City Centre
Excellent room, great location.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
Emplacement parfait pour un petit séjour découverte de Bruxelles
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Novotel Brussels City Centre
Excellent and fast checkin Great staff to make my stay enjoyable
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lower Town
Quartier Saint-Géry - Sint-Gorikswijk
Quartier Saint-Géry - Sint-Gorikswijk is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Halles de Saint-Gery and Place de la Bourse while you're in 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 La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers.
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.
