When visiting Belgium, you come mainly for chocolates and beer. Throw in thousands of college students and a rich history, and you have Leuven.
The La Royale is strategically located right across the street from the main train station, which makes day trips around the country very convenient. It's also a nice 15 minute walk to the historic Oude Markt which boasts a number of bars full of students either done with studies or done trying. Stella Artois owns the town, so make sure you have a few. My favorite place for a cheap cold one is at Den Ouden Tijd, right across the street from the hotel.
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