4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Leuven is a lovely old town with lots of things to see. The market was very nice. Many young people since there are several international universities in the area. The night life is full of college students.
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Where to stay in Leuven
Hertogensite
While visiting Hertogensite, you might make a stop by sights like Kruidtuin Botanical Garden and Dyle.
Blauwput
4.5/5(7 area reviews)
Blauwput is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Stella Artois and Leuven Central Library.
Sint-Maartensdal
4/5(1 area review)
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 Central Library are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Nieuw Kwartier
While Nieuw Kwartier might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Grand Beguinage of Leuven and Old Market Square.
Wilsele Dorp
Wilsele Dorp might not have many top sights, but Stella Artois and Kessel-Lo Provincial Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Vaartkom
When in Vaartkom, you can plan a visit to Stella Artois and Grand Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Urban Yard
Square De L Aviation 6-8, Brussels
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Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
Place Victor Horta 1, Brussels
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
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Getaway Studios Leuven
Vital Decosterstraat 23, Leuven
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Leuven. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Popular attractions M - Museum Leuven and Ladeuze Square ...
Smartflats Budget Louvain Central
48 Diestsestraat, Leuven
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Leuven. Enjoy free WiFi, a snack bar/deli, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions M - Museum Leuven and Tweebronnen ...
Condo Gardens Leuven
Dekenstraat 87, Leuven
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Leuven. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Relaxfactory and Fun Oase are located ...
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Popular places to visit
Leuven Town Hall
5/5(1 review)
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.
Arenberg Castle
Learn about the local history of Heverlee with a stop at Arenberg Castle. Amble around the area's forest or visit its churches.
Ladeuze Square
Find out about the history of Leuven when you take a trip to Ladeuze Square. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
Explore the campus of UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus, during your trip to Heverlee. Amble around the area's forest or visit its churches.
KU Leuven
5/5(6 reviews)
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit KU Leuven, during your trip to Heverlee. Amble around the area's forest or visit its churches.
Grand Beguinage of Leuven
5/5(1 review)
You can browse the exhibits at Grand Beguinage of Leuven, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Leuven. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its bars.
Things to do
Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide
$331
per traveler
Regensburg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour
$14
per adult
Leuven: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
$7
per adult
Leuven Family Walking Tour Historic Squares & Botanical Wonders
$427
per adult
Reviews of Leuven
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Beautiful little town, often overlooked from the tourist trail.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Nice college town.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
The city of Leuven is fantastic. Wonderfully friendly people. Save money by going to the information office where you can buy a discount ticket for the City Hall tour, museum and university library which is a must see.
- UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
- KU Leuven
- Grand Beguinage of Leuven
- Leuven Town Hall
- Grand Market Square
- Old Market Square
- Leuven Central Library
- Stella Artois
- Ladeuze Square
- Arenberg Castle
- Haasrode Research-Park
- Kruidtuin Botanical Garden
- University Library & Bell Tower
- Leuven Christmas Market
- Abbey Park
- Kessel-Lo Provincial Park
- Vlierbeek Abbey
- University Hall
- M - Museum Leuven
- St. Michael's Church
- Relaxfactory
- St. Peter's Church
- OLV-ter-Koorts Chapel
- St. John the Baptist Church
- Pope's College
- Kerk St-Franciscus Solanus
- Sint-Donatus Park
- STUK
- Fun Oase
- Tweebronnen Library