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Pentahotel Leuven

Alfons Smetsplein 7
Rated 8.0 in 3696 reviews

Pentahotel Leuven is a contemporary hotel located in the heart of Leuven, Belgium. Nestled in a vibrant area, the hotel offers a convenient base from which to explore the rich cultural and historical attractions of the city. Guests are welcomed into a modern ambiance, characterized by stylish interiors and a relaxed atmosphere.

The hotel’s design embodies a fusion of functionality and comfort. With its contemporary decor, Pentahotel Leuven creates a welcoming environment that appeals to both business and leisure travelers. The guest rooms are thoughtfully designed, providing a mix of comfort and practicality. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and climate control to ensure a comfortable stay.

Pentahotel Leuven features a lively bar and lounge area where guests can unwind with a selection of beverages and snacks. The bar’s casual setting makes it an ideal spot for socializing after a day of exploring Leuven’s attractions. For those who prefer to stay active, the hotel offers a fitness center with a range of equipment to accommodate different workout routines.

The hotel also caters to business travelers with its well-equipped meeting rooms available for various events and functions. The staff at Pentahotel Leuven are attentive and strive to provide personalized service to enhance the guest experience.

Located close to several key sites, including the Oude Markt and the University of Leuven, Pentahotel Leuven provides easy access to the bustling city life and cultural landmarks, making it a prime choice for travelers seeking comfort and convenience in Leuven.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 9
Rain free days
February
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Sun hours / day
 11
Rain free days
March
 11°
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 6°
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Sun hours / day
 11
Rain free days
April
 15°
 6°
 8°
 5
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 13
Rain free days
May
 19°
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 6
Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days
June
 21°
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 15
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July
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Sun hours / day
 15
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August
 23°
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 15
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Leuven and near Pentahotel Leuven

Bozar Restaurant in Brussels
Bozar Restaurant
2 Stars - Excellent cooking2 Stars - Excellent cooking
24.5km / 15.2mi
Colette - De Vijvers in Averbode
Colette - De Vijvers
2 Stars - Excellent cooking2 Stars - Excellent cooking
26.3km / 16.4mi
La Paix in Anderlecht
La Paix
2 Stars - Excellent cooking2 Stars - Excellent cooking
26.7km / 16.6mi
Nuance in Duffel
Nuance
2 Stars - Excellent cooking2 Stars - Excellent cooking
28km / 17.4mi
Maison Colette in Tongerlo
Maison Colette
2 Stars - Excellent cooking2 Stars - Excellent cooking
29.3km / 18.2mi
EED in Leuven
EED
1 Star - High quality cooking
400m / 440yd
EssenCiel in Leuven
EssenCiel
1 Star - High quality cooking
0.7km / 0.42mi
Arenberg in Heverlee
Arenberg
1 Star - High quality cooking
3.2km / 2mi
Park Abbey
Park Abbey
Monastery
1.5km / 0.94mi
Park Abbey
Park Abbey
Monastery
1.7km / 1mi
St. Peter's Church, Leuven
St. Peter's Church, Leuven
Church in Leuven, Belgium
270m / 300yd
M Leuven
M Leuven
Art museum in Leuven, Belgium
140m / 150yd
Saint Gertrude Church
Saint Gertrude Church
Church in Leuven, Belgium
0.7km / 0.46mi
Saint-Michaels' church
Saint-Michaels' church
Church in Leuven, Belgium
180m / 200yd
Sint-Kwintenskerk
Sint-Kwintenskerk
Church in Leuven, Belgium
0.8km / 0.53mi
Naamsestraat
Naamsestraat
Street in Leuven, Belgium
230m / 250yd
Saint Lambert's Chapel  (Heverlee)
Saint Lambert's Chapel (Heverlee)
Church in Heverlee, Belgium
1.9km / 1.2mi
Hortus Botanicus Lovaniensis
Hortus Botanicus Lovaniensis
Botanical garden in Leuven, Belgium
0.9km / 0.54mi
Fons Sapientiae
Fons Sapientiae
Fountain statue by Jef Claerhout in Leuven, Belgium
270m / 290yd
Volmolen
Volmolen
Watermill in Leuven, Belgium
1km / 0.65mi
Sint-Donatus Park
Sint-Donatus Park
Park in Leuven, Belgium
120m / 130yd
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Predikherenkerk
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Predikherenkerk
Church in Leuven, Belgium
0.5km / 0.34mi
Big Tower of Leuven
Big Tower of Leuven
Former tower of the city walls of Leuven, Belgium
1.6km / 0.96mi
Sint-Jozefskerk
Sint-Jozefskerk
Church in Leuven, Belgium
0.5km / 0.32mi
Saint Anthony's chapel
Saint Anthony's chapel
Chapel in Leuven, Belgium
370m / 410yd
Gerechtsgebouw
Gerechtsgebouw
340m / 370yd
Saint Lambert's church Heverlee
Saint Lambert's church Heverlee
Church in Heverlee (Leuven), Belgium
1.6km / 1mi
National Resistance Monument
National Resistance Monument
Statue by Willem De Backer in Leuven, Belgium
0.6km / 0.39mi
Dijlepark
Dijlepark
Park in Leuven, Belgium
0.6km / 0.35mi
André Dumont
André Dumont
Belgian geologist and engineer (1847-1920)
150m / 160yd
Totem
Totem
Sculpture by Jan Fabre
250m / 270yd
De Witte van Zichem
Fictional character, mischievous Flemish boy
360m / 390yd
Prosper Van Langendonck
Belgian politician (1856-1935)
1.1km / 0.7mi
Leo Colins
Mayor of Leuven 1905-1921
1.1km / 0.71mi
Léon Schreurs
Léon Schreurs
Belgian military personnel
1.3km / 0.78mi
Vredesmonument
Vredesmonument
War memorial in Leuven
0.9km / 0.56mi
Leonardus Lessius
Leonardus Lessius
Lenaert Leys, Flemish moral theologian from the Jesuit order (1554-1623)
190m / 210yd
Ferdinand Verbiest
Ferdinand Verbiest
Flemish Jesuit missionary in Qing dynasty China (1623–1688)
290m / 310yd
St. John's pump
St. John's pump
Water pump on the Old Market of Leuven
320m / 350yd
Nationaal Scoutsmuseum en -archief
0.8km / 0.48mi
Saint James' pump
Saint James' pump
Former public pump in Leuven, Belgium
1km / 0.65mi
Onbevlekt Hart van Mariakerk
Onbevlekt Hart van Mariakerk
Church in Heverlee, Belgium
1.8km / 1.1mi
Heilig Hartkerk
Heilig Hartkerk
Church building in Kessel-Lo, Belgium
1.5km / 0.94mi
Sluispark
Park in Leuven, Belgium
1.1km / 0.66mi
Saint Jacob's Church
Saint Jacob's Church
Church in Leuven, Belgium
0.9km / 0.58mi
Sint-Franciscus van Assisikerk
Sint-Franciscus van Assisikerk
Church in Heverlee (Leuven), Belgium
1.5km / 0.95mi
Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk
Church in Heverlee (Leuven), Belgium
0.9km / 0.54mi
Hulpkerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Middelares
Hulpkerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Middelares
Church in Leuven, Belgium
1km / 0.6mi
Saint Gertrude Church
Saint Gertrude Church
Church in Leuven, Belgium
0.8km / 0.51mi
Saint John the Baptist Church
Saint John the Baptist Church
Church in Leuven, Belgium
0.7km / 0.46mi
Arenberg Castle
Arenberg Castle
Château in Leuven, Belgium
2.1km / 1.3mi
Watermolen Arenberg
Watermolen Arenberg
Watermill in Heverlee, Belgium
2.2km / 1.4mi
Sint-Caroluskerk
Sint-Caroluskerk
Church in Attenhoven (Holsbeek), Belgium
3.9km / 2.4mi

What to do in Leuven and near Pentahotel Leuven

Park Abbey
Park Abbey
Monastery
1.5km / 0.94mi
Park Abbey
Park Abbey
Monastery
1.7km / 1mi
St. Peter's Church, Leuven
St. Peter's Church, Leuven
Church in Leuven, Belgium
270m / 300yd
M Leuven
M Leuven
Art museum in Leuven, Belgium
140m / 150yd
Saint Gertrude Church
Saint Gertrude Church
Church in Leuven, Belgium
0.7km / 0.46mi
Saint-Michaels' church
Saint-Michaels' church
Church in Leuven, Belgium
180m / 200yd
Sint-Kwintenskerk
Sint-Kwintenskerk
Church in Leuven, Belgium
0.8km / 0.53mi
Naamsestraat
Naamsestraat
Street in Leuven, Belgium
230m / 250yd
Saint Lambert's Chapel  (Heverlee)
Saint Lambert's Chapel (Heverlee)
Church in Heverlee, Belgium
1.9km / 1.2mi
Hortus Botanicus Lovaniensis
Hortus Botanicus Lovaniensis
Botanical garden in Leuven, Belgium
0.9km / 0.54mi
Fons Sapientiae
Fons Sapientiae
Fountain statue by Jef Claerhout in Leuven, Belgium
270m / 290yd
Volmolen
Volmolen
Watermill in Leuven, Belgium
1km / 0.65mi
Sint-Donatus Park
Sint-Donatus Park
Park in Leuven, Belgium
120m / 130yd
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Predikherenkerk
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ten-Predikherenkerk
Church in Leuven, Belgium
0.5km / 0.34mi
Big Tower of Leuven
Big Tower of Leuven
Former tower of the city walls of Leuven, Belgium
1.6km / 0.96mi
Sint-Jozefskerk
Sint-Jozefskerk
Church in Leuven, Belgium
0.5km / 0.32mi
Saint Anthony's chapel
Saint Anthony's chapel
Chapel in Leuven, Belgium
370m / 410yd
Gerechtsgebouw
Gerechtsgebouw
340m / 370yd
Saint Lambert's church Heverlee
Saint Lambert's church Heverlee
Church in Heverlee (Leuven), Belgium
1.6km / 1mi
National Resistance Monument
National Resistance Monument
Statue by Willem De Backer in Leuven, Belgium
0.6km / 0.39mi
Dijlepark
Dijlepark
Park in Leuven, Belgium
0.6km / 0.35mi
André Dumont
André Dumont
Belgian geologist and engineer (1847-1920)
150m / 160yd
Totem
Totem
Sculpture by Jan Fabre
250m / 270yd
De Witte van Zichem
Fictional character, mischievous Flemish boy
360m / 390yd
Prosper Van Langendonck
Belgian politician (1856-1935)
1.1km / 0.7mi
Leo Colins
Mayor of Leuven 1905-1921
1.1km / 0.71mi
Léon Schreurs
Léon Schreurs
Belgian military personnel
1.3km / 0.78mi
Vredesmonument
Vredesmonument
War memorial in Leuven
0.9km / 0.56mi
Leonardus Lessius
Leonardus Lessius
Lenaert Leys, Flemish moral theologian from the Jesuit order (1554-1623)
190m / 210yd
Ferdinand Verbiest
Ferdinand Verbiest
Flemish Jesuit missionary in Qing dynasty China (1623–1688)
290m / 310yd

About Leuven

Leuven, Belgium, offers a rich blend of history, culture, and vibrant student life. One of the key attractions is the Old Market Square, known as the "longest bar in the world," where numerous cafés line the streets, creating a lively atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely beverage while soaking in the ambiance.

Another highlight is the University Library and Tower, an iconic symbol of the city. The library features a stunning façade and offers panoramic views from the top of the tower. It serves as a reminder of the city’s academic heritage and is a pleasant place to explore.

The M-Museum is a contemporary art space that frequently hosts innovative exhibitions and events. It is a great place for those interested in modern art and design. The museum's café also provides a nice spot to relax after exploring the exhibits.

For those interested in history, the Groot Begijnhof is a UNESCO World Heritage site that showcases well-preserved historical architecture. The serene atmosphere of this former beguinage offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city center.

Leuven is also known for its breweries. The city’s beer culture is significant, and a visit to the Stella Artois Brewery can provide insight into the brewing process and the history of one of Belgium's most famous beers.

Exploring the Botanical Garden, the oldest in Belgium, is another pleasant way to spend time in Leuven. The garden features a diverse range of plants and serene walking paths, ideal for nature lovers.

Finally, the city’s vibrant student population contributes to a lively nightlife scene, with various bars, clubs, and cultural events regularly taking place. This dynamic atmosphere makes Leuven a city worth experiencing, day or night.




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