Popular places to visit
Leuven Town Hall
Leuven Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Leuven, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
Arenberg Castle
Learn about the local history of Leuven when you spend time at Arenberg Castle. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.
Ladeuze Square
Find out about the history of Leuven when you spend time at Ladeuze Square. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
Kessel-Lo Provincial Park
You can take time to visit Kessel-Lo Provincial Park during your travels to Leuven. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.
Vlierbeek Abbey
You can find out about the history of Leuven when you stop by Vlierbeek Abbey. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Relaxfactory
You can take time to visit Relaxfactory during your travels to Leuven. Amble around the area's forests or visit its churches.
Things to do
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Children's escape game in the city of Leuven Marsupilami
Discover Leuven while playing! Escape game - The Walter case
Historical Leuven: Private tour with Local Guide
Soothing Corners of Leuven - Romantic Private Tour
Top hotels in Kessel-Lo
The Hotel
Excellent. Nice people ( staff) Very quiet Excellent breakfast Confortable room with a Nice view ( 13th floor)
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection
Superb hotel
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
a&o Brussel Centrum
Room was spacious, staff was excellent and helpful. Breakfast had heaps of options. The only downfall is that the hotel is located close to Gare du Nord station which is a red light area where thieves operate. Highly recommend to take a taxi. Apart from that, the hotel is excellent
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Convenient location
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Thon Hotel EU
Helpful check in and informative. Generous sized family room. Spotless. Complimentary tea, coffee pods, bottled water, shower gels, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion, shower caps!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Brussels Centre Midi
Hotel is basic but right across from train station and rooms very clean. Check in and out was fast and efficient.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kessel-Lo
Blauwput
Blauwput is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Stella Artois and Leuven Central Library while you're in town.
Kesseldal
Kesseldal might not have many top sights, but Kessel-Lo Provincial Park and Vlierbeek Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tweewaters
Tweewaters might not have many top sights, but Grand Market Square and Leuven Town Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sint-Maartensdal
Sint-Maartensdal is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Leuven Town Hall and Grand Market Square are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Wilsele Dorp
Though Wilsele Dorp may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stella Artois and Kessel-Lo Provincial Park.
Vaartkom
While Vaartkom isn't home to many top sights, Grand Market Square and Leuven Town Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
