Emmie
United States
Leuven is extremely safe, even at night. Lots of drunk students during the week but actually quieter during the weekend. Belgian food isn’t fantastic (with the exception of Liege waffles; it’s a crime not to get one—go to Josephine, it’s better than Pinocchio), but there are other good restaurants around (I recommend Nirvana for incredible Indian) and lots of good vegetarian options. You can do most of Leuven in a day, so it’s a good day trip from Brussels. It’s a beautiful, beautiful city.
Posted: June 10, 2024Based on 3 experiences
Based on 3 experiences
Cute college town with a beautiful UNESCO Beguinage! Very safe everywhere walking even at night. I lived here for a year and have had no issues! Public transportation is decent - buses and train but biking is the way to travel :)
Posted: July 23, 2024Maartje
Leuven is overall a very safe place! I would however watch out when you’re alone ik the streets after 2 am, you might cross some drunk students who might be trying to talk to you. If you’re fine with that, you’re completely good to go
Posted: July 6, 2024Kasia
Hello, I am Kasia. I live in Belgium. I love to travel, hike, run, dive, meet local people. I love my dog :)
Emma
Hi! My name is Emma. I am a teacher from Belgium, and I will be travelling around the world from August 2022 until July 2023. Looking for genuine connections, laughs, stories, experiences.
Leuven is definitely a place worth visiting, a small university town, 20 minutes by train from Brussels. It's small and easily accessible on foot from the train station. You must see the library (inside and out), one of the most beautiful in Europe, and climbing the tower will offer an amazing view. It is also necessary to see the beguinage and of course the town hall. The world's largest brewing company is located in Leuven (Ab inbev) and of course the Stella Artois beer factory. The surroundings of Leuven are also nice with many castles, lakes, and abbeys. I highly recommend Park Abbey, which you can reach in 45 minutes from the city center.
Posted: September 5, 2022Kasia
Leuven
3 days
Hello, I am Kasia. I live in Belgium. I love to travel, hike, run, dive, meet local people. I love my dog :)
Bianca
Leuven
2 days
Last month I finished a PhD on apple tree flowering timing under a changing climate and now travel between fruit growing regions in Europe by bike :) I’m flexible and get along easy with people. I’ve a long couchsurfing history but am new to this platform :)