Guidebook for Leuven
Essentials
ALDI Holsbeek
53 D PleinstraatClosest supermarket
ALDI Holsbeek
53 D PleinstraatClosest discounter supermarket
Waterlelieplein
WaterleliepleinBasketball court, playground, just nextdoor.
Parks & Nature
Local large park with large lake, playground, pool (summer only). Great for walks, running and hanging out.
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Provinciaal Domein Kessel-Lo
55 HolsbeeksesteenwegLocal large park with large lake, playground, pool (summer only). Great for walks, running and hanging out.
Everything Else
Leuven station
16 MartelarenpleinClosest train station.
Kessel-Lo Kesseldallaan station
Closest bus stop
Dexia
Closest ATM, now called Belfius.
Sightseeing
Touristic spot with a pitoresque castle and restaurant with terrace. Great in summer.
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Kasteel van Horst
28 HorststraatTouristic spot with a pitoresque castle and restaurant with terrace. Great in summer.
Vlierbeek Abbey
Abdij VlierbeekAbbey with small cafe.
City hall of Leuven is a landmark building on that city's Grote Markt (Main Market) square, across from the monumental St. Peter's Church. Built in a Brabantine Late Gothic style between 1448 and 1469, it is famous for its ornate architecture, crafted in lace-like detail.
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Leuven Town Hall
9 Grote MarktCity hall of Leuven is a landmark building on that city's Grote Markt (Main Market) square, across from the monumental St. Peter's Church. Built in a Brabantine Late Gothic style between 1448 and 1469, it is famous for its ornate architecture, crafted in lace-like detail.
Largest square in leuven. University library is here and a modern art piece by Jan Fabre, the Totem. It consists of a huge Thai jewel beetle stuck on a 75-foot (23 m) high steel needle.
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Monseigneur Ladeuzeplein
21 Monseigneur LadeuzepleinLargest square in leuven. University library is here and a modern art piece by Jan Fabre, the Totem. It consists of a huge Thai jewel beetle stuck on a 75-foot (23 m) high steel needle.
Food Scene
Starbucks
16 MartelarenpleinFree wifi spot in this area.
Friet en zo ...
Closest 'frietkot', Belgian style fastfood with fries and fried meats.
Zappaz
22 SchipvaartstraatUpscale restaurant. Reservation required.
Notre Dame Quasimodo
11 Grote MarktTypical Belgian restaurant in the heart of Leuven.
Highly recommended restaurant! Above average food quality, but still affordable. Very nice surroundings.
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Gempemolen
56 GempstraatHighly recommended restaurant! Above average food quality, but still affordable. Very nice surroundings.
Arts & Culture
M - Museum Leuven
28 Leopold VanderkelenstraatGreat museum in Leuven city centre.
Kinepolis Leuven
145 BondgenotenlaanMovie theatre in Leuven city centre for rainy days.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar with the largest selection of Belgian beers. Highly recommended!
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The Beer Capital
Bar with the largest selection of Belgian beers. Highly recommended!
Highest concentration of bars and pubs in Belgium. Most popular area to go out for a beer.
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Oude Markt
Oude MarktHighest concentration of bars and pubs in Belgium. Most popular area to go out for a beer.