The Best Hotels in Leuven

Here’s our manually curated guide to the best luxury, boutique, and most charming hotels in Leuven. Bon voyage!

Hannah, Travel Blogger

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Martin's Klooster

Rated 8.4 in 2019 reviews

This 16th-century former convent offers 4-star facilities and an attractive interior only 280 metres from the Oude Markt… See more

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 as well as bike rental and an on-site underground paid parking.

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 mini-fridge and a modern bathroom. Most have a walk-in shower. Some of the rooms feature wooden beams and latticed windows.

A continental and American buffet breakfast is served each day in the winter garden. Vegetarian options and local ingredients are offered and gluten-free options are available upon request.

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. The nearest airport is Brussels Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.

Rooms from $124

M-Street art lodging - Self check-in

Rated 8.9 in 443 reviews

Located in Leuven and with Horst Castle reachable within 23 km, M-Street art lodging - Self check-in provides a… See more

Located in Leuven and with Horst Castle reachable within 23 km, M-Street art lodging - Self check-in provides a restaurant, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 26 km from Toy Museum Mechelen, 27 km from European Parliament and 27 km from Walibi Belgium. The property is non-smoking and is set 26 km from Berlaymont.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. All units include a wardrobe.

Belgian Comics Strip Center is 28 km from M-Street art lodging - Self check-in, while Bois de la Cambre is 30 km away. Brussels Airport is 16 km from the property.

Rooms from $131

pentahotel Leuven

Rated 8.2 in 3554 reviews

Need a hotel in Leuven? Ditch the ordinary experience and unwind in style at Pentahotel Leuven. We’ve got 103… See more

Need a hotel in Leuven? Ditch the ordinary experience and unwind in style at Pentahotel Leuven. We’ve got 103 comfortable rooms that are designed to be both stylish and relaxing, and we're just a short stroll from the historic city centre, immersing you in culture and placing you near great restaurants and bars renowned for their delicious Belgian beers. On top of that, the Pentalounge is a great go-to for grabbing a bite, enjoying a drink, or simply unwinding after a day of exploring the city. All in all, perfect for your business trip or weekend getaway in Leuven.

Rooms from $98

Novotel Leuven Centrum

Rated 8.0 in 1555 reviews

Located in Leuven, this Novotel offers modern rooms with free WiFi and a tea-and-coffee maker. Leuven's Market Square is… See more

Located in Leuven, this Novotel offers modern rooms with free WiFi and a tea-and-coffee maker. Leuven's Market Square is a 15-minute walk away, while the train station is just 7 minutes away.

Guests can work out in the fitness room or indulge in a relaxing steam bath. Sip your favourite drink in the cosy hotel bar and dine in the gourmet bar before enjoying the bustling nightlife the city has to offer.

The modern Novotel Leuven Centrum is set in a perfect location to discover historical centre of Leuven and sites such as the famous 15th century Town Hall, built in a Gothic architectural style.

Leuven Central Railway Station and the highway are in the vicinity to explore the wider surrounding areas and local cities such as Brussels and Mechelen, within a 30-minute drive away by car.

Novotel Leuven Centrum is a 20-minute drive away from Brussels Airport.

Rooms from $96

Park Inn by Radisson Leuven

Rated 8.3 in 2084 reviews

This Park Inn is located across the street from Leuven’s central train station. It features modern, comfortable rooms… See more

This Park Inn is located across the street from Leuven’s central train station. It features modern, comfortable rooms with flat-screen TVs and spacious bathrooms with walk-in shower.

The rooms have modern decorations and large windows viewing Leuven’s cities surroundings. Guests benefit from an individual climate control system, a work desk and tea and coffee making facilities. For a workout, Park Inn Leuven features an on-site fitness space which guests can use for free.

At the RBG Bar & Grill, guests can enjoy classic fresh dishes straight from the grill, but also local cuisine from Flemish Brabant. It offers an extensive breakfast buffet every morning.

The Bondgenotenlaan shopping area is only 500 metres from the hotel. The city centre is a 10-minute walk. It is a 15-minute train ride to the airport.

The property does not accept cash as a method of payment (card only).

Rooms from $77

Hotel The Shepherd

Rated 8.3 in 2488 reviews

Hotel The Shepherd is located in the heart the university city of Leuven, within walking distance from the Old Market… See more

Hotel The Shepherd is located in the heart the university city of Leuven, within walking distance from the Old Market Square and a wide variety of shops. This hotel has a private parking garage, an on-site bar and free Wi-Fi access throughout the property.

The modern decorated rooms come with box-spring bedding and a private bathroom. A work desk and a minibar are available as well.

An extensive breakfast buffet is served daily. There is a bar for drinks and various restaurants are to be found in the area, within an easy walking distance from The New Damshire.

Brussels International Airport is 20 minutes away by train. Leuven Train Station is a 20-minute walk from the hotel.

Rooms from $113

Hotel The Lodge Heverlee

Rated 8.0 in 1607 reviews

Located in Leuven and set in an old traditional Belgian farmhouse, Hotel The Lodge Heverlee lies 200 metres from the… See more

Located in Leuven and set in an old traditional Belgian farmhouse, Hotel The Lodge Heverlee lies 200 metres from the Arenberg Castle with its large gardens. It offers spacious rooms and suites with free WiFi throughout, and benefits from an on-site bar and restaurant, as well as a garden.

Rooms at The Lodge Heverlee are decorated with soft tones and feature wooden beams and brick walls. They come with a seating area with a TV, as well as a private bathroom fitted with a bathtub or a shower and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is prepared with regional products and served every morning in the common dining room. The hotel's restaurant De Oude Kantien features a fireplace and offers traditional Belgian cuisine. Guests can enjoy a drink in the property's bar or on the terrace overlooking the garden.

Leuven's historical centre featuring the Central Market Square and the Old Square with its many bars and restaurants is 3.3 km from Hotel The Lodge Heverlee. Leuven's Train Station is a 10-minute drive away and offers regular connections with Brussels in 20 minutes. Brussels Airport is 15 minutes away by train.

These rooms are located in a modern new building, apart from the main historical building.

Rooms from $125

Begijnhof Hotel

Rated 8.6 in 2365 reviews

This hotel is situated within 200 metres from the 13th-century Grand Beguinage in Leuven and offers free WiFi access… See more

This hotel is situated within 200 metres from the 13th-century Grand Beguinage in Leuven and offers free WiFi access throughout the property. The Begijnhof Hotel features a sauna, a small fitness room, a wonderful garden and terras with a splendid view on the Grand Beguinage.

Each of the rooms at Begijnhof Hotel benefits from views of the hotel garden, the Grand Beguinage, the Dijle River, the parking or the city. They also come with a TV and an en-suite bathroom with a bath or a shower.

In the evening guests can enjoy a warm or chilled alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink in our cosy 'Honesty Bar'. Every morning a delicous breakfast buffet is served in the beautiful 13th-century coach house.

Hotel Begijnhof is a 15-minute walk from the centre of Leuven and 2 km from Leuven Railway Station. Brussels is 25 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Brussels Airport is a 20-minute car journey away.

Rooms from $123