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EUR 65 - 145 La Royale
Right across from the station, this hotel offers an outside terrace, a night reception and practical, elegant guest rooms with free Wi-Fi – at compe… MoreEUR 99 - 275 Martin´s Klooster
Situated in the historic centre of Leuven, this former convent offers 4-star facilities and an attractive interior. There is a terrace overlooking the… MoreEUR 95 - 125 Huis aan´t Water
This B&B is located in the heart of Leuven and has a charming city garden with views of the Dijle Canal and the Saint-Geertrui Abbey Tower.
Huis aan … MoreEUR 65 - 80 Hotel Professor
Hotel Professor is located in city centre of Leuven, near shops, restaurants and bars. The train station is a 15-minute walk away.
Professor has basi… MoreEUR 90 - 150 Hotel New Damshire
Hotel New Damshire is located in the heart of Leuven, within walking distance of nightlife and shops. Brussels Airport is only 20 minutes away.
The h… MoreEUR 68 - 250 Mercure Leuven Center
Mercure Leuven Center is situated in the heart of the city of Leuven. Leuven is directly accessible from the E40 and E314 motorways and is only 30 km… MoreEUR 38 - 80 Mille Colonnes
Situated opposite the train and bus stations of Leuven, this hotel simply offers clean, comfortable rooms for budget travellers to have a good night… MoreEUR 89 - 150 The Lodge Heverlee
The Lodge Heverlee combines the authentic features of its renovated farmhouse with stylish, modern design to create a tasteful base for your stay near… MoreEUR 80 - 195 Theater Hotel Leuven Centrum
Theater Hotel Leuven is situated in the heart of Leuven, 100 meters from the Grote Markt and 50 meters from Museum M. There is free internet.
The roo… MoreEUR 110 - 135 Rêve de Luxe
Rêve de Luxe is situated in a renovated stately mansion on a green boulevard off the Leuven ring road. It features free Wi-Fi and an intimate garden … MoreEUR 55 - 75 Park Bed & Breakfast
This family-run bed and breakfast is situated across the lakes from Norbertine Park Abbey, 2 km from Leuven city centre. Park offers free Wi-Fi, priva… MoreEUR 69 - 189 Novotel Leuven Centrum
Come and enjoy the hospitable atmosphere at this modern, trendy hotel in the centre of historical Leuven and admire its beautiful setting.
From this … MoreEUR 68 - 130 Hotel Malon
This historic townhouse, opposite Leuven Railway Station, offers modern Boutique-style rooms with cable TV, buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Mal… MoreEUR 60 - 75 Hotel Industrie
Located on Martelarenplein in Leuven, this hotel is conveniently in front of the main train station and a 5 to 10-minute walk from Grote Markt and its… MoreEUR 47 - 135 Boardhousing
Boardhousing offers luxury rooms, mini flats, business flats and apartments for short or long term periods.
The mini flats and apartments have a full… MoreEUR 43 - 175 Budget Flats Leuven
Offering an affordable and independent alternative to a traditional hotel, these practically furnished flats are ideally situated, close to the histor… MoreEUR 65 - 145 Boardhouse
This modern hotel offers a sophisticated, minimalist interior and has created a new hotel concept with a personal touch.
The comfortable and relaxing… MoreEUR 119 - 273 Begijnhof Hotel
This hotel is situated only 200 metres from the 13th-century Grand Beguinage in Leuven and offers free Wi-Fi. Begijnhof Hotel features a gym, sauna an… MoreEUR 80 - 160 B&B Lavan
Lavan is the ideal residence for both business people and life lovers. Enjoy the free breakfast which is served in the winter garden.
The rooms are e… MoreEUR 125 - 250 Business Flats Leuven
Business Flats Leuven is situated in the heart of the city of Leuven. The Old market and the Fish market are at walking distance.
The apartments have… MoreEUR 71 - 250 City Apartments Leuven
Stay in the very heart of historical Leuven and enjoy your own apartment, with a private balcony, Wi-Fi connection and fully equipped kitchen. Admire … MoreEUR 59 - 125 Hotel Ibis Leuven Centrum
In the very heart of the old town, this comfortable hotel offers simple, modern guest rooms at competitive prices. Enjoy this convenient location.
Th… MoreEUR 70 - 125 Hotel de Biestpoort
Are you looking for a small hotel with a friendly atmosphere and a personal touch? Then you came to the right place!
We offer you a charming hotel wi… MoreEUR 80 - 175 Hotel Binnenhof
Located in the very heart of Leuven, Hotel Binnenhof is a comfortable 3-star hotel with a welcoming atmosphere.
The rooms are comfortable and decorat… MoreEUR 45 - 250 Condo Gardens Leuven
Comfortable and homely furnished flats ideally located in the centre of Leuven. Situated in a renovated factory, each flat is fully equipped with all … More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leuven can be conveniently reached by car. The E40 highway runs from Brussels via Leuven to Liège, whereas the E314 highway links Leuven with the province of Limburg and with Maastricht and Aachen, at about 1 hour distance.
Leuven's railway station is one of the busiest of Belgium. There are frequent trains to Brussels (25 minutes), the airport (15 minutes), Ghent (1 hour), Antwerp (50 minutes), Mechelen (20 minutes), Liege (1 hour), Bruges (1 hour 30 minutes), the Belgian coast (2 hours) or Mons (1 hour 30 minutes). This station has a twice hourly connection with Brussels National Airport at Zaventem.
The public transport company has a number of bus lines through Leuven. Centre of their network is the Train Station and the stop at the Fochplein. Since distances are not that big, you won't really need public transport unless you're going to Meerdaalwoud, Heverleebos, Campus Arenberg' or the hospital Gasthuisberg.
Best method to discover Leuven. Most places of interest are in the centre of the city and lay only a couple of minutes from eachother.
The city has many special areas for cyclers and most - but not all (beware of police controls) - 1-way roads can be accessed in both ways for cycles. It's very easy and comfortable. Make sure to lock your bike to a fixed object or the bike will be stolen, it's a sort of a sport under students.
Gothic City Hall
Visit Interbrew's main Belgian beer factory (Vaartstraat 94, ph 0032 (0)16 247 111, fax 0032 (0)16 247 497), which produces such famous names as Stella Artois, Vieux Temps and Leffe Radieuse.
Make a walk in Meerdaalwoud or Heverleebos, the green lungs of the city in the suburb Heverlee easily reachable by bike or bus. Many good walking paths. Some parts of the forests have never been taken in use by men.
There are many good eateries in the Muntstraat, very different styles from classical French Belgian cuisine to Mexican and Japanese.
small homebrewery and tavern, the beer they brew is only sold there for consumption. .
Attend the nearby Rock Werchter music festival in late June/early July.
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University Library
Lakenhal, administrative centre of K.U.Leuven
Beguinage , UNESCO world heritage
Collegium Trilingue
St.Peter's Church
Castle of Arenberg
British Military Cemetary De Jacht
Oude Markt / Old Market
De Kruidtuin / Le Jardin BotaniqueDo
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The area around the Oude Markt (Old Market) and Parijsstraat has many restaurants and bars, the Old Market is sometimes jokingly called the longest bar in Europe.Drink
Old Market (Old Market) with over 30 bars.
The area around the Tiensestraat, where there are bars owned by student organisations (Huis der Rechten for the law students, Politika for the political scientists, Pavlov for the psychology students, Dulci for the economics students, Fac L&W for the arts students and Délibéré for the industrial engineers) and other bars filled with young people ( LaPaz, , ).Sleep
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