Stay in Leuven hotels for you Belgium break

Leuven is a small city in Belgium, and the capital of the Flemish Brabant province located just 16 miles east of Brussels.  Belgium is a popular European destination for many travellers as it shares borders with France, Germany, the Netherlands and Luxemburg. The popularity with student backpackers may also be because Leuven is considered a "student city" with most of the residents being students during the academic year. The University (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) offers an extensive range of courses, with a lot of them being in English and only at Masters level and higher. Being a student city it is perhaps no surprise that the Leuven has a very lively night scene, with a large number of bars and cafes all in close proximity. Leuven is also proud to say that it has the "longest bar" in Belgium, which is actually a long row of bars in the old market (The Oude Markt).

Leuven is also very famous for its architecture, with many places of note that really have to be seen to be believed. The Old Town Hall, built in the 14th Century is a stunning example. It has simply breathtaking detail to its Gothic design (apparently it has a Brabantian late-Gothic style) and is a very popular attraction with tourists. Other locations include St Peter's Church, Saint-Anthony's Chapel, the Linen-Hall and the University Library. A lot of the popular architecture in Leuven includes Churches and Chapels, so it is worth speaking to a tour guide that knows the area so you can create a varied itinerary as there is a lot to see.

When looking a Leuven Hotel, there is plenty to choose from depending on your budget. There are plenty of cheap locations based on the high percentage of students and student visitors, but this is very basic. If you're looking for more of a luxury weekend or a romantic break, there are lots of traditional styled hotels. Alternatively, you can select a very modern hotel with sleek interior designs and lots of facilities.  All these hotels have a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere and most if not all the staff speak excellent English.

Leuven may seem like an unusual choice for a destination, but there is so much to see and do. Not only is there jaw dropping architectural masterpieces, but there are clusters of interesting bars, market places, museums and parks. If your planning on visiting, make sure you check to see if there any exhibitions or events on so you can experience the vibrant and lively city at its best.