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.
Manneken Pis Statue
This small statue of a urinating child has brought joy to Belgians for centuries and is now a national icon.
Brussels Christmas Market
You can do some window-shopping at Brussels Christmas Market during your visit to Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Brussels City Hall
After visiting Brussels City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Experience the area's lively festivals 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.
Brussels Stock Exchange
After visiting Brussels Stock Exchange, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Dinant and Luxembourg
From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting
Brussels: Walking Tour with Belgian Lunch, Chocolate, & Beer
Top hotels in Lower Town
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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 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 du Sablon - Zavelwijk
You might enjoy the bars while in Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk. Place du Grand Sablon is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Petit Sablon Tram Stop or Poelaert Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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 BELvue Museum and Royal Palace of Brussels, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.
Hotels Near Lower Town, Brussels
- Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk Hotels
- Grand-Place Hotels
- Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk Hotels
- Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk Hotels
- Marolles Hotels
- Saint-Josse-ten-Noode Hotels
- Stalingrad Hotels
- Ilot Sacré Hotels
- Broekwijk Hotels
- Quartier Midi-Lemonnier - Zuid-Lemonnierwijk Hotels
- Sint-Jans-Molenbeek Hotels
- Rogier Hotels
- Quartier Saint-Géry - Sint-Gorikswijk Hotels
- Quartier des Quais - Kaaienwijk Hotels
- Quartier de la Cathédrale Hotels
- Sainte-Catherine Hotels
- Brabantwijk Hotels
- Quartier Marais-Jacqmain - Wijk Marais-Jacqmain Hotels
- Quartier de la Senne - Zennewijk Hotels
- Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Sneeuw Hotels