Upper Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Vistbelgium.com/Ricardo de la Riva
Photo provided by Vistbelgium.com/Ricardo de la Riva
Brussels Park featuring a park and a statue or sculpture
Bellevue Museum showing interior views as well as a small group of people
Jubilee Park featuring a statue or sculpture
Cathedral of St. Michael featuring a church or cathedral, a city and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

European Union Parliament Building

European Union Parliament Building

3.5/5(12 reviews)

After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

European Union Parliament Building
Royal Palace of Brussels featuring a castle, an administrative building and heritage architecture

Royal Palace of Brussels

4/5(13 reviews)

Visit the offices of the King and Queen of Belgium – go in summer and you might even be invited inside.

Royal Palace of Brussels
Place du Grand Sablon featuring street scenes and a city

Place du Grand Sablon

3/5(2 reviews)

Eat, drink and make merry with the locals in one of the capital’s finest squares.

Place du Grand Sablon
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

4.5/5(6 reviews)

A comprehensive journey from ancient to modern and an absolute must-see for genuine art lovers.

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Magritte Museum

Magritte Museum

4/5(5 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Magritte Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Brussels. Discover the lively festivals in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Magritte Museum
Brussels Park featuring a park and a statue or sculpture

Brussels Park

4/5(6 reviews)

A verdant gem in the heart of central Brussels, this large city park, with its grand avenues and historical buildings, is a favourite with locals and visitors alike.

Brussels Park

Activities

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

AU$5
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels
Tootbus Brussels Discovery

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

AU$60
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills

Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills

AU$105
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills
Local Guide

Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting

AU$60
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Brussels: Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate & Waffle Tasting
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket

Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket

AU$28
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
Day Trip to Amsterdam from Brussels

Day Trip to Amsterdam from Brussels

AU$220
per adult
Day Trip to Amsterdam from Brussels
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Our pick of the best Upper Town Hotel Deals

The Hotel
The Hotel
4 out of 5
38 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels
The price is AU$266 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$266
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,149 reviews)
"This is the best hotel I have ever stayed at. My husband and I travel from the United States. All the staff spoke English, and were very friendly and welcoming. The bed was comfortable and the room was very clean!"

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

The Hotel
Thon Hotel EU
Thon Hotel EU
4.5 out of 5
Rue de la Loi, 75, Brussels
The price is AU$217 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Nice room with amenities. Comfy bed. Quiet room and very nice staff."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Thon Hotel EU
Renaissance Brussels Hotel
Renaissance Brussels Hotel
4 out of 5
Rue Du Parnasse 19, Brussels
The price is AU$211 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (971 reviews)
"Pool, gym fantastic"

Reviewed on 2 Mar. 2025

Renaissance Brussels Hotel
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Hilton Brussels Grand Place
4 out of 5
Carrefour De L'europe, 3, Brussels
The price is AU$301 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$301
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"We were happy with everything except for the shower. It was difficult to operate, and the water never got warm enough. We had to rush through showers."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Hilton Brussels Grand Place
Motel One Brussels
Motel One Brussels
Rue Royale 120, Brussels
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$177 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$177
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"It was a very pretty hotel, clean, pretty design and functional, the room a little small but good value for money/quality The room was calm and the area great, definetly we would book again"

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2025

Motel One Brussels
Radisson RED Brussels
Radisson RED Brussels
4 out of 5
Rue d'Idalie, 35, Brussels
The price is AU$229 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (931 reviews)
"The hotel has a really great gym in comparison to the usual hotel gym. The sauna access was a nice surprise. The area where the hotel is located felt like a ghost town but the nearest metro station was about a 10 min walk away. A walk to the main center was about 30 minutes. Overall a good stay and ..."

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Radisson RED Brussels
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Other neighbourhoods around Upper Town

Jubilee Park featuring heritage architecture and a garden

European Quarter

4/5(5 area reviews)

Travellers choose European Quarter for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station and check out top sights like Schumanplein.

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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 Royal Palace of Brussels and Place Royale, and you can jump on the metro at Palais Tram Stop or Royale Tram Stop to get around the city.

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Ixelles

Consider a visit to Avenue Louise and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Ixelles. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Dautzenberg Tram Stop or Flagey Tram Stop.

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Saint-Josse-ten-Noode

Travellers choose Saint-Josse-ten-Noode for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Gillon Tram Stop or Madou Station and check out top sights like Le Botanique.

Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
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Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk

5/5(2 area reviews)

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 du Sablon - Zavelwijk
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Etterbeek

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Etterbeek. Albert Hall Complex is a notable sight, and you can get around town at La Chasse Tram Stop or Acacias Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Etterbeek

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