Upper Town

Brussels

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Brussels Park featuring a statue or sculpture and a garden
Bellevue Museum featuring interior views as well as a small group of people
Jubilee Park featuring a statue or sculpture
Cathedral of St. Michael which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Popular places to visit

European Union Parliament Building

European Union Parliament Building

After visiting European Union Parliament Building, 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.

European Union Parliament Building
Royal Palace of Brussels which includes chateau or palace, an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Royal Palace of Brussels

Enjoy a rare glimpse of a palace interior or admire the facade of the royal palace from Brussels Park. You might even see the King or Queen of the Belgians.

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

Place du Grand Sablon

This central square is the place to eat, drink and be seen in Brussels. It’s packed with restaurants, antique dealers and chocolate shops.

Place du Grand Sablon
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

See important classical collections and groundbreaking contemporary art at the most comprehensive art museum in Brussels.

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Brussels Park featuring a statue or sculpture and a garden

Brussels Park

Stroll the avenue between the Royal Palace and Belgian Parliament to discover the beauty of one of the largest parks in Brussels.

Brussels Park
Magritte Museum

Magritte Museum

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

Magritte Museum

Things to do

Tootbus Brussels Discovery

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

$38
per adult
80% 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

$74
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket

Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket

$19
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket
Brussels: Self-Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide

Brussels: City Walk with Audioguide in 7 Languages on your Phone

$8
per adult
Brussels: City Walk with Audioguide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Excursion to Mechelen and Leuven by train

Excursion to Mechelen and Leuven by train

$76
per adult
Excursion to Mechelen and Leuven by train
Brussels: Walking Tour with Highlights and Hidden Gems

Brussels: Walking Tour with Highlights and Hidden Gems

$41
per adult
Brussels: Walking Tour with Highlights and Hidden Gems
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Upper Town Hotel Deals

The Hotel

The Hotel

5 out of 5
38 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels
$177 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$193 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-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! (1,266 reviews)
"Good hotel. Staff helpful and friendly. Good breakfast and nice choice available . Room service was good and fast Good Internet connection We didn't use the public transport but walked to Brussels Central rail station, 20 min walk"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

The Hotel
Renaissance Brussels Hotel

Renaissance Brussels Hotel

4 out of 5
Rue Du Parnasse 19, Brussels
$119 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
$131 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Total includes taxes and fees
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! (973 reviews)
"Very clean good breakfast buffet nice lounge"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Renaissance Brussels Hotel
Thon Hotel EU

Thon Hotel EU

4.5 out of 5
Rue de la Loi, 75, Brussels
$125 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
$137 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Total includes taxes and fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderfully clean rooms, friendly staff and easy walk to Bruxelles Central train station and Grand Place. The perfect hotel for a tourist stay in Brussels!"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Thon Hotel EU
NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon

NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon

4 out of 5
Rue Bodenbroek 2/4, Brussels
$171 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
$186 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Brussels. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"One of the best choice if you have to stay in Brussels downtown"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon
Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre

Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre

4 out of 5
Parochiaansstraat 15-27, Brussels
$136 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
$149 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Brussels. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Beautiful stay. Staff was so wonderful and treated me with such grace as I couldn't find parking when I arrived. Two members met me at the paking garage to assist me to the hotel. When i return to Brussels, this is where i will stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
Hilton Brussels Grand Place

Hilton Brussels Grand Place

4 out of 5
Carrefour De L'europe, 3, Brussels
$179 nightly
The price is $195 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$195 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel is quite dated and is in need of maintenance. Housekeeping is very inefficient. Our room was not cleaned the first day! We asked the housekeeper on our floor to tend to it; but it wasn’t done. We had to call the front desk and ask for toilet paper and towels. On the plus side, the hotel ..."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hilton Brussels Grand Place
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Other neighborhoods around Upper Town

Jubilee Park which includes heritage architecture and a park

European Quarter

4.5/5(130 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the lively bars in European Quarter. Spend some time visiting top spots like Schumanplein, and catch the metro at Maalbeek-Maelbeek Station or Arts-Loi - Kunst-Wet Station to see more of the area.

European Quarter
Brussels Park which includes a garden

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.

Quartier Royal - Koninklijke Wijk
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Ixelles

Explore the vibrant Matongé district, boasting diverse shops and eateries, or unwind at scenic spots like Ixelles Ponds and Tenbosch Park. Don't miss the Art Nouveau houses by Victor Horta!

Ixelles
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Saint-Josse-ten-Noode

Spend some time visiting places like Place Charles Rogier while getting to know Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Gillon Tram Stop or Madou Station to see more of the area.

Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Place du Grand Sablon featuring heritage architecture and a city

Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk

4.5/5(63 area reviews)

Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Petit Sablon Tram Stop or Poelaert Tram Stop to explore sights like Place du Grand Sablon.

Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk
Galeries St. Hubert featuring interior views

Ilot Sacré

If you're spending some time in Ilot Sacré, La Grand Place and Rue des Bouchers are top sights worth seeing.

Ilot Sacré
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Upper Town

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