10 Top-Rated Hotels in Leuven, Flemish Brabant Province

August 7, 2022 Lashaunda Abraham

The old Burgundian university town of Leuven offers a range of adventures for overnight visitors or day-trippers from Bruges and Brussels. Tourists will find everything from gastronomic tours to architectural gems like the Gothic Town Hall. Nature lovers won’t be disappointed. The Kruidtuin Botanical Garden’s herbal gardens are the oldest in Belgium, and Heverleebos, a “city wood,” offers a respite for urban dwellers. The exploring is easy in Leuven, on foot or on one of the ubiquitous bikes.
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1. Martin's Klooster Hotel

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwstraat 18, Leuven 3000 Belgium
Excellent
54%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1087 reviews

Martin's Klooster Hotel

This 16th-century former convent offers 4-star facilities and an attractive interior only 280 metres from the Oude Markt in the historic centre of Leuven. Martin’s includes a winter garden and a bar with a fireplace. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.All of the rooms at Martin's Klooster are decorated with rich fabrics and warm colours. They come equipped with flat-screen cable TV, a minibar and a modern bathroom. Most have a walk-in shower. Some of the rooms feature wooden beams and latticed windows. Breakfast is served each day in the winter garden.M - Museum Leuven is 700 metres from the hotel. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Beguinage is a 15-minute walk from Martin’s. Brussels is 27 km away and features sights including the Magritte Museum. There is paid parking underneath the hotel.

Superb hotel that is a cut above!

Reviewed By Kyria_Sherwyn

Room 12 - huge room and lovely bathroom - able to darken fully for a great nights sleep. Worried to find it adjacent to the breakfast/dining room area but room was sufficiently soundproofed and it has the sort of guests that are respectful of others when coming in late! BONUS - the bar as a meeting place or last night cap venue is super! Matteus looked after us and was hugely knowledgeable about Belgian beers being friendly and professional. Breakfast is a delight (a little expensive) so go earlier rather than later to have the best of an extensive choice. This hotel is brilliant value for money and all the staff make 'good' look easy. We travelled as a group of friends and everyone would give this hotel a BIG thumbs up!

2. Ibis Leuven Heverlee

Sint-Jansbergsesteenweg 405, Heverlee, Leuven 3001 Belgium
Excellent
27%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 230 reviews

Ibis Leuven Heverlee

If you’re looking for a budget friendly hotel in Heverlee, look no further than Ibis Leuven Heverlee. Close to Arenberg Castle (1.3 mi), a popular Heverlee landmark, Ibis Leuven Heverlee is a great destination for tourists. The rooms offer air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. In addition, as a valued Ibis Leuven Heverlee guest, you can enjoy an on-site restaurant that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While you’re here, be sure to check out Kaminsky, one of the pubs that can be found in Heverlee, which is a short distance from Ibis Leuven Heverlee. Best of all, Ibis Leuven Heverlee makes it easy to experience some great Heverlee attractions like Abdij van Park, which is a popular park. The staff at Ibis Leuven Heverlee looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

What a gem!

Reviewed By Donna4265

My partner and I stayed at this hotel last night, 3 June 2022. The staff were very friendly and obliging. There was ample free parking. The hotel itself was very clean and tidy. The beds were comfortable and large, plenty of space within the rooms, everything well thought out. The bathroom had a lovely large walk in shower. Although we stayed room only, there was an adjoining Starbucks, Burger King and a café to purchase breakfast. I shall certainly stop there again, well recommended.

3. Pentahotel Leuven

Alfons Smetsplein 7 3000 Leuven, Leuven 3000 Belgium
Excellent
46%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1931 reviews

Pentahotel Leuven

Until further notice, temporary closure of hotel due to government guidelines in relation to the COVID-19 situation. Important information on limited service Due to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we are experiencing temporary limitation of our service in some destinations. Please keep up with the latest information provided on our website. For your own health and safety, we continue to closely monitor the situation, following guidelines from the World Health Organisation and local health authorities. Thank you very much for your understanding. - Staying in Leuven? Then pentahotel is the cleverest decision you could make. You want something different, exciting, a bit edgy. And here we are, ready and waiting to share our unique penta way of doing things from the moment you step inside. Leuven is a beautiful location, packed with culture and creativity, and now that it’s got its very own penta, it’s an even better choice for leisure and business trips. The neighbours include one of the world’s most prestigious universities and several of the world’s most prestigious beers. Come visit penta, and become one of Leuven’s most prestigious VIPs.

Bad service

Reviewed By cloggistan

Very poor customer service. Personnel not friendly. Overrated hotel. I would not recommend people to stay here. Look further for a hotel that makes people stay welcome and want them to have a good trip instead. I’ll book a different hotel next time.

4. Begijnhof Hotel

Tervuursevest 70, Leuven 3000 Belgium
Excellent
27%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 443 reviews

Begijnhof Hotel

Finding that unique location is challenging, but in the Begijnhof Hotel you enjoy the best of both worlds. Situated at the edge of the city of Leuven you are in the city centre as easily as in nature. In addition it's nice to know that we are situated in a recognised quiet area in the middle of UNESCO world heritage. Easy to say that the Begijnhof Hotel is all but average. The atmosphere exudes tradition, but with a modern feel. The hotel is very well situated and offers a car park with CCTV, but also a quiet green environment, with a view of the 13th Century Spanish Quarter. Be surprised by the unique location of the Begijnhof Hotel. A 15-minute drive from Brussels Airport and at the edge of the city centre of Leuven, the hotel is situated in the quietest and most picturesque part of town. It is one of the few little known urban quiet areas for a reason.

I would recommend it to everyone without any doubt

Reviewed By ErwinBuytaert

Excellent location (value for money), great breakfast, comfy rooms and very friendly helpfull staff. When visiting Leuven and surrounding this is the perfect place to start as everything is nearby. You can also rent e-bikes which is a great plus.

5. Ibis Budget Hotel Leuven

Martelarenlaan 10, Leuven 3010 Belgium
Excellent
16%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 635 reviews

Ibis Budget Hotel Leuven

Ibis Budget Hotel Leuven Centrum - the smart traveller's choice! Our 139 modern, comfortable rooms can accommodate up to 3 people, with a shower, separate private toilet, and satellite TV, all for a very budget-friendly price. Start the day with our good for value breakfast buffet! Free Wifi in the entire hotel and lobby computer with free internet access for Ibis Buget hotel guests. Welcome to Ibis Budget Hotels!

Only ok for 1 night

Reviewed By Ellie G

Our bedroom was quite tired and rooms are very small. We stayed on a Saturday night so got woken up by noisy people coming back late from the bars, so not a great night's sleep. Beds are very hard too. Parked in the underground car park next to hotel, very expensive - we arrived at 6pm and left at about 12pm next day and it was 22 Euro! Breakfast was fine. Stayed in quite a few Ibis rooms and all in this ranks the lowest. On the upside had a great meal at Nachuil in town - really friendly staff and food was fabulous so could recommend that!

6. Ibis Leuven Centrum

Brusselsestraat 52, Leuven 3000 Belgium
Excellent
17%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 552 reviews

Ibis Leuven Centrum

The Ibis Leuven Centrum hotel is located in the historic centre of Louvain, near the university. Easily accessible from the E40/E314, it is 20 km from Brussels airport. Very close to the theatre district, Old Market Square and numerous restaurants, it is 8 km from the Brabanthal Exhibition Centre. It proposes 72 rooms and provides a bar serving snacks 24/24, private covered parking and Wifi wireless Internet access for guests on a business trip.

Avoid Ibis Leuven

Reviewed By Seekingsophia

If you are looking for comfortable accommodations, a clean place to enjoy morning coffee or a nightcap, kind customer service, or temperature control for a decent night of sleep, do NOT book this hotel.

7. The Lodge Heverlee

Kantineplein 3, Heverlee, Leuven 3001 Belgium
Excellent
25%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 122 reviews

The Lodge Heverlee

See why so many travelers make The Lodge Heverlee their inn of choice when visiting Heverlee. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer air conditioning, and The Lodge Heverlee makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the inn, including a concierge, newspaper, and baggage storage. In addition, guests can enjoy a sauna and an on-site restaurant during their visit. As an added convenience, there is parking available to guests. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the Italian restaurants, including Paolo and La Piccolo Pergola, all of which are a short distance from The Lodge Heverlee. Should time allow, Arenberg Castle is a popular attraction that is within walking distance. At The Lodge Heverlee, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Heverlee.

Weekend discovering Leuven

Reviewed By BeckyMcCluney

We were 6 adults staying at the Lodge for a weekend to visit Leuven. The rooms were above the reception area and check in was very straight forward. We enjoyed an excellent breakfast with lots of variety. The staff were also very helpful in the bar area in the evenings. The hotel is a 25/30 min walk from the Oude Markt which was ideal for us. I would certainly recommend this hotel to others.

8. HI Jeugdherberg De Blauwput Leuven

Martelarenlaan 11a, Leuven 3010 Belgium
Excellent
45%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
7%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 82 reviews

HI Jeugdherberg De Blauwput Leuven

Worst hostel ever

Reviewed By User1635

Accommodation in the hostel is ok but the rooms themselves are very cramped. But the bad rating is mostly due to the rules of the hostel and the terible treatment of guests by the staff. The fact that you have to make your own bed is ridiculous, there was no hand soap in the room, you have to bring your own towel. The button in the shower is awful, like we're on a beach with a public shower. The food offered at the hostel is awful. For the lunch that is paid, you get soup and slices of ham and cheese. You can practically only eat a sandwich. And of course you can't bring your own food and drink, disaster. Entry in the evening has to be ultra silence, otherwise they will take a deposit in the amount of 500€, there is no talking in the hallways but the door of the room will slam shut because of stupid mechanism. And a rude refusal to give early entry into the rooms just to put our suitcase, and there are no staff behind the counter in the morning and evening. Wifi is bad. The only good thing is the great location of the hostel. Nothing more...

9. La Royale

Martelarenplein 6, Leuven 3000 Belgium
Excellent
11%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
18%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 168 reviews

La Royale

La Royale is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Leuven, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. You can take advantage of some of the amenities offered by La Royale, including a 24 hour front desk. In addition, guests can enjoy free breakfast during their visit. While staying at La Royale, visitors can check out Saint Peter's Church (Sint-Pieterskerk) (0.3 mi) and Father Damien's Crypt (0.3 mi), some of Leuven's top attractions. While in Leuven be sure to experience local lobster favorites at Bistro Tribunal. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular art galleries such as STUK Kunstencentrum. Enjoy your stay in Leuven!

good option if you dont want to spend too much

Reviewed By juncear

it was good overall, main disadvantage its that it didnt have very good wifi, otherwise it was prety comfortable and calm, very well located, and the breakfast buffet was more than ok, i would recommend it.

10. Lavan

Celestijnenlaan 62, Leuven 3001 Belgium
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 32 reviews

Lavan

Looking for a place to stay in Leuven? Then look no further than Lavan, a guest house that brings the best of Leuven to your doorstep. The guest house features baggage storage, and you can stay connected during your stay as Lavan offers guests free wifi. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. While staying at Lavan, visitors can check out Great Market Square (Grote Markt) (1.3 mi) and Town Hall (Stadhuis) (1.3 mi), some of Leuven's top attractions. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Baracca, La Stanza, and Rossi, which are some Italian restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. If you’re looking for something to do, Groot Begijnhof (0.9 mi), Botanical Garden Kruidtuin (0.8 mi), and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (1.2 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Lavan. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Lavan as you experience everything Leuven has to offer.

absoloute gem of a stay

Reviewed By thegreen24

We honestly could not fault this place it was everything we needed on our stay. free parking on the drive. excellent choice of breakfast in a great clean cosy environment. great hosts with plenty of local information and a well-marked out map. lovely comfortable, clean, warm room lovely big garden which would be awesome to sit out in during the warmer months There's a bus stop literally right outside with a very short (walkable) journey into the town centre we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again at anytime as it is 100% better than staying in a chain hotel

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