Lower Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

La Grand Place
A former marketplace and the stunning centrepiece of Belgium's capital.

Manneken Pis Statue
The statue of a boy relieving himself – an unlikely cultural icon!

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.

Belgian Comic Strip Center
Join Tintin and the Smurfs on a journey through the history of the comic strip.

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 fascinating museums.

St. Catherine's Square
You can learn about the history of Brussels when you stop by St. Catherine's Square. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Activities

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

Brussels: Historical Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Dinant and Luxembourg

Brussels: Walking Tour with Belgian Lunch, Chocolate, & Beer

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
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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 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.
Are there hotels near Lower Town?
- Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk Hotels
- Grand-Place Hotels
- Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk Hotels
- Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk Hotels
- Marolles Hotels
- Stalingrad Hotels
- Broekwijk Hotels
- Saint-Josse-ten-Noode Hotels
- Sint-Jans-Molenbeek Hotels
- Quartier Marais-Jacqmain - Wijk Marais-Jacqmain Hotels
- Sainte-Catherine Hotels