I never stayed in a Leuven hotel before, as is logical since I live here myself. But there are some locations that are very authentic due to their ...

This is the (youth) hostel of Leuven, offering about 116 beds. Rooms aren't that big (from 2 to 6 beds) and they all have private bathrooms. This i...

The Theater Hotel is located in the very hart of Leuven, across the theater and at the "Bondgenotenlaan", one of the most important streets that ru...

"Het Klooster", or translated "The cloister", is one of the most authentic hotels in Leuven, located in the hart of the city. It is housed in an ol...

De Werf is a bit of an alternative bar/bed and breakfast. They serve great food which is pretty cheap. The presentation is also original. For examp...

Hungry and in need of some good food, but not willing to spend too much? You should go to De Wiering. This restaurant is located in an old house wi...

In need for coffee and dessert? Den Artiest is a small café/restaurant in the centre of Leuven. Though the snacks and cocktails arn't bad, I j...

Domus is a special place because it brews its own beer, that runs through a "pipeline" from the brewery straight to the cafe. The three brands that...

Explanation 1: the French invented fries, that's why we call them French Fries. Wrong, though. There is no proove of this at all. They just...

It's all in the name really. This is a cafe where you can eat simple but taste dishes (most often with a mediteranian flair) and go for a drink in ...

Commedia is on the old market in the center of Leuven. It's a nice cafe where they play good music (lounge most of the time, but jazz and worldmusi...

I used to start this review by saying the Professor is the best cocktailbar in Leuven, but I've deleted that. It is still good though, but recently...

Ok it is true, nothing can compare home made spaghetti, but... Metropol has been rewarded for the spaghetti they serve here and since I've tasted i...

25/09/2008: I have to add to this review that this place isn't the wonderful restaurant I reviewed above anymore. It is still nice, and the interio...

For those who like to try some Tex-Mex Food while visiting Leuven, New Mexico restaurant is the place to be! The waiters are really friendly and...

Notre Dame is a cheap restaurant in the very center of Leuven. The fact that it has cheap prices doesn't mean the food isn't great. Don't expect a ...

Haha! This is my favourite part of the blog, since the thing I might love most about Belgium is the food :) Though I really like to try oth...

The College is a small and a bit old fashioned cocktail bar in the center of Leuven, in the Munstraat, where many restaurants are located. This is ...

Each summer Leuven has plenty shows and activities in open air. The most important ones to me are the "BeLEUVENissen (a word-play with the Flemish ...

Tourist can take a City bus tour in Leuven, that last about 50 minutes and passes by all the main sights and attractions. Using a headphone a guide...

"De Vaartkom" is were the canal between Mechelen and Leuven ends. It used to be a busy industrial zone some decades ago, but now it is no longer th...

There are many statues around Leuven and they all have their own story attached to them, but there are 4 works that are a bit more special to the p...

The town hall of Leuven is build in 1439. There have been several other halls before the one that can be viewed now. You find this masterpiece of a...

The religious community of Saint Peter is the oldest of Leuven. It was founded in 986, but the first church burned down so a new, much bigger Roman...

Leuven is a small town, so don't expect huge museums or numurous cathedrals and churches here. There are however, some things you really cannot mis...

This beguinage is a wonderful place because it's been preserved just the way it was, when founded in the 13th century. Small cobblestone streets, l...

Leuven is located in the hart of Belgium. From here, there are excellent connections to all other cities. It takes two hours to go to the coa...

For anyone visiting Leuven these websites could be really helpful. Most of the links below are part of the first website reviewed, since this one i...

Leuven is a beautiful city, best known for its university, the remarkable architecture, and Stella Artois. It is quite small, and I guess t...