Upper Town
Brussels





Visit Upper Town
Popular places to visit

European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.

Royal Palace of Brussels
Visit the offices of the King and Queen of Belgium – go in summer and you might even be invited inside.

Place du Grand Sablon
Eat, drink and make merry with the locals in one of the capital’s finest squares.

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
A comprehensive journey from ancient to modern and an absolute must-see for genuine art lovers.

Berlaymont Building
Berlaymont Building is just one of the places to see in Brussels, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the great live music in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.

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.
Things to do

Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Brussels

Brussels: Autoworld Museum Ticket

Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels

From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium
Top hotels in Upper Town

The Hotel
Room
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Thon Hotel EU
Nice area of the city. Good stroll through the streets to the centre. Room was very clean, staff friendly. Would stay again.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

First Euroflat Hotel
Dated hotel near Metro, breakfast OK, rooms need major updating.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre
Nice hotel
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Renaissance Brussels Hotel

Pestana Brussels Schuman
Everything was excellent. There were comfortable egg chairs in the lobby, board games available for use, a football and pool table, bathrobes in the room, working fridge etc. Staff were excellent and helped me sort airport transfer. Only thing which wasn't so good was the shower in my room - it was ...
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Town

European Quarter
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.

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.

Ixelles
Travelers choose Ixelles for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Dautzenberg Tram Stop or Flagey Tram Stop and check out top sights like Avenue Louise.

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.

Quartier du Sablon - Zavelwijk
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.

Etterbeek
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Etterbeek. Albert Hall Complex is a notable sight, and you can get around town at La Chasse Tram Stop or Acacias Tram Stop to see more of the city.

