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Leuven

General Information about Leuven

The interesting historical city of Leuven has been inhabited since 891 and is the capital of the Flemish Brabant province. Leuven is home to over 90,000 residents and is very much a university town. You will find Leuven is located just over twenty minutes away from Belgium's capital of Brussels and offers a wide range of interesting sights.

Listed as a World Heritage Site is the Grand Beguinage which the city's historical quarter set across three hectares. Grand Beguinage dates back to the 13th century and boasts 100 houses which include three hundred apartments.

Your trip to Leuven would not be complete without visiting the Town Hall with its breathtaking architecture you will not be disappointed. Built between 1448 and 1469 the details of the Town Hall is extremely elaborate and is of particular beauty in the evenings when it is completely lit up.

Getting to Leuven is easy with regular trains arriving from Brussels, Antwerp, Gent, Mechelen, and Bruges.

Hostels in Leuven

Below are a selection of Hostels located in Leuven, Belgium. Alternatively, you can browse through all Leuven Hostels.


Hotels in Leuven

Below are a selection of Hotels located in Leuven, Belgium. Alternatively, you can browse through all Leuven Hotels.


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