Whether you’re looking to discover Liège’s culture, find a good place to study, go out with friends or just grab a bite after class, Liège has a lot to offer Erasmus students. This page brings together some of the most popular spots, activities and addresses among students in Liège.
Get Out! Liège
Get Out! is a must-do group activity in Liège, especially among students. The concept is simple: escape rooms where you solve puzzles and work together to get out of a room before time runs out.
The place offers several different universes with immersive sets and varied scenarios, so you can come back multiple times without repeating the same experience. It’s a perfect activity for groups who want to do something a little different from bars or classic nights out.
Many students love the fun, collaborative side of it — even without speaking perfect French, it’s very easy to join in and have a great time.
Patinoire de la Médiacité
Located inside the Médiacité shopping centre, Liège’s ice rink is a very popular activity in winter but also throughout the year. Whether you go with friends, as a couple or with other Erasmus students, it’s often a simple and fun outing when you’re looking for something to do outside the city centre.
The Médiacité also lets you combine several activities in one place: restaurants, shopping or just grabbing a drink after your skating session.
The shopping centre is easily accessible by tram and the many bus lines running through the area. From the city centre or Guillemins station, it only takes a few minutes to get there.
Montagne de Bueren
With its 374 steps, this monumental staircase connects the historic city centre to the heights of the city and offers one of the most beautiful views over Liège once you reach the top.
Even if the climb is a bit of a workout, it’s clearly a must-do during your Erasmus. Many students head up at sunset, during good weather or simply to show the city to visiting friends.
The neighbourhood around the stairs is also very pleasant to explore, with its historic streets, cafés and the proximity to Brasserie C and the Hors-Château district.
The spot is easily reachable from the city centre on foot — within just a few minutes, you go from the urban bustle to the quieter heights of Liège.
La Batte
La Batte is Liège’s most famous market and the oldest market in Belgium still in operation. Every Sunday morning, the banks of the Meuse fill up with stalls stretching for several kilometres, offering food, clothing, flowers, local produce and specialities from all over the world.
It’s an excellent way to discover the Liège weekend atmosphere. Many people come simply to stroll around, buy something to eat or soak up the very lively vibe of the city centre on a Sunday morning.
You’ll also find several local specialities, waffles, cheeses, Italian, Moroccan and Asian products, giving the market a very international feel.
Parc de la Boverie
Parc de la Boverie is one of the most popular green spaces among students in Liège. Located right next to the La Boverie museum, it’s a perfect spot to relax when the weather is good.
Many students come to picnic, do sport, study outside or simply enjoy the calm after class. The park is large enough to always find a quiet corner, even on busier days.
The location makes it even more enjoyable: just a few minutes from Guillemins, close to the city centre and right by the water. The “La Belle Liégeoise” footbridge also makes it easy to reach the park directly from the station.
During spring and summer, it’s clearly one of students’ favourite spots to enjoy Liège beyond the city centre.
Jardin Botanique
Located near Boulevard d’Avroy and a few minutes’ walk from Guillemins, this small park is very popular among students looking for a break away from the city’s bustle.
You’ll find various tree species, plants from different countries, winding paths and above all a much quieter atmosphere than the shopping or student areas. When the weather is nice, many students simply settle on the grass to read, chat or eat outside between classes.
The park is also known for its old greenhouses and its very “green city” feel right in the middle of Liège. It may not be the largest park in the city, but it remains a perfect spot to breathe during the week.
Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège
Located right in the city centre, next to the Place de la République Française, the Opéra Royal de Wallonie is one of Liège’s most iconic cultural venues. Even for students who have never attended an opera before, it’s an experience worth having at least once during your Erasmus.
The institution puts on classical operas, concerts, vocal performances and sometimes more accessible events for younger audiences.
One of the big advantages for students is the reduced pricing on certain performances. Last-minute tickets and youth rates are regularly available and much more affordable than you might expect.
Access is very easy thanks to the many buses running through the Place de la République Française. From Guillemins or the city centre, it only takes a few minutes to get there.
La Boverie
Set in the beautiful Parc de la Boverie, between the city centre and Guillemins, the La Boverie museum is today Liège’s main art museum. The building combines historic architecture with a modern extension, with a pleasant view over the Meuse.
The museum features permanent collections of Belgian art as well as major international temporary exhibitions. You can discover both Belgian artists and famous painters from around the world. Even without a particular passion for art, the venue is worth a visit for its setting and its often very accessible exhibitions.
Certain days offer reduced rates, and the first Sunday of the month generally allows free access to the permanent collections of many museums in Wallonia.
La Boverie is easily reachable on foot from Guillemins station via the “La Belle Liégeoise” footbridge. It’s also a perfect spot to combine a cultural visit with a walk in the park.
La Cité Miroir
La Cité Miroir is a unique cultural venue in Liège. Housed in a former swimming pool in the city centre, it now hosts exhibitions, debates, screenings, conferences and numerous events related to society, history and human rights.
The building has kept part of its original architecture, giving the space a very distinctive atmosphere. The venue is known for its openness to all audiences and its very accessible approach to culture. Historically close to secular and community movements, La Cité Miroir often organises activities around social, civic or international themes.
For students, it’s one of the most affordable cultural venues in Liège. Many exhibitions are free or low-cost, making it easy to discover something new on a regular basis without a big budget.
Located on Boulevard de la Sauvenière, La Cité Miroir is easily reachable on foot from the city centre and the main bus stops. It’s also close to many cafés and student spots.
Aquarium-Muséum de Liège
The Aquarium-Muséum de Liège is a fun activity when you want a change from cafés or student nights out. The venue combines an aquarium and a science museum with various aquatic species, animal collections and spaces dedicated to biodiversity.
It may not be huge, but the visit is enjoyable and accessible for a relaxed afternoon with friends. Many students particularly appreciate that on the first Sunday of the month, entry becomes free, as in several museums across Wallonia.
Located on the riverbanks near the city centre and the XX Août student district, the aquarium is very easy to reach on foot from the university or the centre.
It’s a simple but cool activity to do during your time in Liège, especially when the Belgian weather decides not to cooperate.
Cinéma Sauvenière
La Sauvenière is one of students’ favourite cinemas in Liège. Managed by Les Grignoux, it offers a much more varied programme than mainstream cinemas: independent films, Belgian cinema, European films, documentaries and festivals.
One of the big advantages for international students is that many films are screened in their original language. This is great for those who want to watch a film in a language they understand or simply avoid French dubbing.
Prices are also generally more affordable than in large multiplex cinemas, which is why a lot of students go regularly.
The cinema is located on Boulevard de la Sauvenière, right in the city centre — a perfect spot for a quieter evening with friends or a cultural break during the week.
Le Grand Curtius
Le Grand Curtius is one of Liège’s largest museums and probably one of the most comprehensive for discovering the history of the city and the region. Housed in a magnificent red building on the banks of the Meuse, it brings together several collections: archaeology, weapons, religious art, glassware, antique objects and Liège history.
The museum offers a deeper understanding of Liège’s identity across different historical periods.
Like many Walloon museums, Le Grand Curtius offers advantageous student rates and often participates in first-Sunday-of-the-month initiatives with free access to certain collections.
The venue is becoming even more accessible thanks to the Liège tram: the “Curtius” stop is just a few steps from the museum. From the city centre or Guillemins, getting there without a car will be very straightforward.
Bibliothèque du B3
Located in the Bavière district, the B3 library offers several work spaces suited to all profiles: quiet zones for solo studying, group rooms for team projects, relaxation areas and even a gaming and multimedia corner.
The B3 goes beyond books. You’ll also find CDs, films, video games, free-access computers and regular cultural exhibitions or events. It’s a true student living space, designed for both work and discovery.
From the city centre, the B3 is easy to reach by bus or bike. From Guillemins or the centre of Liège, several TEC lines serve the Bavière district directly within a few minutes.
Bibliothèque du Séminaire de Liège
This library is one of the quietest places in Liège to study. Located in a historic building in the city centre, it offers a completely different atmosphere from modern libraries: silence, large wooden tables and an almost timeless academic feel.
Many students particularly appreciate its calm and the fact that it’s less busy than other more well-known study spaces.
The library is located a few minutes’ walk from Place Saint-Lambert and is easily reachable from most student districts in Liège city centre.
Brasserie Sauvenière
Brasserie Sauvenière is known in Liège for its cultural and relaxed atmosphere. Located right next to the cinema, it attracts both students and city centre regulars. Between classes or during a study afternoon, many people come to settle in with their laptop and work over a coffee.
The atmosphere is warm and much more relaxed than a library. You can easily spend several hours there without any pressure, work alone or in a group, then head straight to the cinema next door. It’s also a great place to meet other students thanks to its very open atmosphere.
From HEPL or the main student areas of Liège, the brasserie is easily reachable on foot or by bus since it’s right in the city centre.
Get Your Mug has become one of students’ favourite cafés in Liège. This modern coffee shop offers a cosy atmosphere perfect for working for a few hours over a coffee or brunch.
The venue is particularly appreciated for its calm atmosphere, free wifi and plenty of plugs available for laptops. You’ll regularly find students working solo, preparing a group project or simply taking a break between classes.
In addition to specialty coffees, Get Your Mug offers bagels, pastries, brunch options and homemade drinks. The place is ideal for students looking for a welcoming, modern and more sociable alternative to a classic library.
Le Carré
You can’t talk about student life in Liège without talking about Le Carré. This bar-packed district has been the heart of Liège’s nightlife for years. Whether you’re going for a drink after class, a full night out or just meeting up with friends, almost every student ends up in Le Carré at some point.
The atmosphere is very distinctive: several pedestrian streets lined with bars side by side, music everywhere and huge numbers of students, especially on Thursday nights. Many Erasmus students quickly discover that nights out in Liège often start with “just one drink”… and end much later than planned.
Le Carré is also convenient because there’s really something for everyone: student bars, cocktails, Belgian beers, chilled spots and much more festive venues. You can easily switch atmosphere just by crossing a street.
Among the most well-known student spots, you’ll find Cour St. Jean, Aquarelle, Atelier Bières, Terrasse Latina and plenty of bars open until very late.
Chez Moi
Chez Moi lives up to its name. Unlike the more lively bars of Le Carré, this place is all about a cosy, comfortable atmosphere where you come to have a quiet drink with friends.
The venue is appreciated for its intimate corners, warm décor and a much more relaxed vibe than classic student bars. Many people go there to chat, have a cocktail or simply spend a chilled evening.
It’s also a great option for Erasmus students who want to go out without necessarily ending up in a big, noisy party.
L’Atelier Bières
L’Atelier Bières is a very popular address among Liège students.
The bar is known for its huge selection of Belgian beers, including local, craft and more classic references. The atmosphere is very young and often packed during student nights.
Wednesday is particularly well known for the Maes at €1 deal, which attracts a huge number of students and creates a very lively atmosphere right from the start of the evening.
Located in Le Carré, Atelier Bières is often a starting point before continuing the night in the other bars around the centre.
Le Pot au Lait
Le Pot au Lait is probably Liège’s most quirky bar. Between its completely wild décor, alternative atmosphere and huge selection of beers, the place has become a true institution of Liège student life.
Each room has a different feel, with walls covered in objects, paintings and unlikely details. Many students go as much to discover the place as to have a drink.
Le Pot is also highly appreciated for its large selection of Belgian beers and its more alternative vibe compared to the classic bars of Le Carré. You’ll find a very mixed crowd of students, regulars and international visitors.
Pixel Café
Pixel Café is the ideal bar for students who love games, quizzes and a slightly geeky atmosphere. Located near Place du XX Août, the bar combines gaming culture, themed nights and a very friendly vibe.
Unlike the more classic bars of Le Carré, the concept here revolves heavily around activities organised throughout the week: Werewolf nights, blind tests, themed quizzes, karaoke or board games. Some evenings even centre on specific universes like Pokémon, Marvel or Kaamelott.
The atmosphere is very relaxed and welcoming, even for newcomers. Many students go precisely because it’s easy to meet people during activities or simply come with a few friends for a more chilled evening than in Le Carré’s bars.
Pixel Café also offers video games, manga, board games and several regular events that attract a very student-friendly and international community.
Terrasse Latina
Terrasse Latina is one of students’ favourite spots as soon as the weather turns nice in Liège. The venue is best known for its large terrace, its festive atmosphere and its cocktails that attract huge numbers of young people on evenings out.
The vibe is more relaxed than deep in Le Carré, making it a great place to start the evening before heading out later.
The bar is located in the city centre, just a few minutes from the main student nightlife spots. During spring and summer, it’s often hard to find a seat because the place is so popular.
Warzone
Warzone brings something different to Liège’s nightlife. The venue blends bar atmosphere with a gaming universe, with a more alternative and laid-back feel than the classic bars in the centre.
You’ll often find games, geeky references, a rock atmosphere and a very mixed crowd. Many students appreciate the chilled, less “club-like” side compared to some spots in Le Carré.
At the back of the bar, Warzone also has an arcade area with several gaming machines. Many students stop by between drinks to play a few rounds with friends.
It’s a great spot for groups who want to go out without necessarily looking for a big student night.
Une Gaufrette Saperlipopette
Une Gaufrette Saperlipopette is probably the best-known address in Liège for discovering a real artisan Liège waffle. Located on Rue des Mineurs, a stone’s throw from Place Saint-Lambert, the shop attracts locals and tourists alike — often with a long queue outside the door.
The house is known for its artisan waffles made with quality ingredients in the traditional Liège spirit. But the place goes beyond waffles: you’ll also find biscuits, madeleines, pastries and other house specialities.
Over time, Saperlipopette has expanded into several distinct spaces along the same street: the small sweet shop, the bakery, the artisan ice cream section and even a chip shop called “La Cuisine”.
It’s the perfect place to taste a real Liège speciality in a very local atmosphere. And honestly, it’s hard to leave Rue des Mineurs without taking something to eat with you.
Located in the historic city centre, near Place du Marché, this brasserie is best known for introducing visitors to “peket”, a traditional Walloon spirit similar to gin.
In Liège, peket is very much part of local culture, especially during student and folk celebrations like the 15th of August in Outremeuse. Maison du Peket offers a huge range of flavours, from classic versions to more original and fruity varieties.
Even for students who know nothing about this tradition, the place is very welcoming and accessible. Many Erasmus students stop by at least once to try a local speciality in a very Liège atmosphere.
Located right at the foot of the Montagne de Bueren, Brasserie C has become a real reference in Liège for discovering local craft beer. The venue is best known for its “Curtius” beer, brewed directly on site by Brasserie {C}.
The place combines microbrewery, restaurant and a large terrace that fills up as soon as the sun comes out.
The menu features several local craft beers as well as fairly classic brasserie dishes. Even without being a beer enthusiast, the setting is worth the visit thanks to the historic neighbourhood and the proximity to the Bueren staircase.
The brasserie is located in the Hors-Château district, easily reachable from the city centre on foot or by public transport. It’s also a great stop after a walk through old Liège.
The Danish
The Danish is one of the most popular bar-brasseries among students in Liège. Located on Place Cathédrale, the venue is best known for its large terrace overlooking the whole square, which fills up as soon as the sun comes out.
The atmosphere is very student-friendly. Many come simply for a drink after class, to meet up with friends or to start an evening before heading into Le Carré.
The menu is simple and effective: Belgian beers, cocktails, coffees and brasserie dishes. But clearly, what makes The Danish so successful is above all its location and its lively atmosphere.
Thanks to its central position, it’s easy to reach on foot from the main student areas or by public transport from the various campuses.
Glouton
Glouton is one of the chip shops most recommended by students in Liège. In Belgium, eating fries is almost part of daily life, and trying a real local friterie is practically a must during an Erasmus.
The place is appreciated for its generous portions, its typically Belgian snacks and its affordable prices for student budgets. It’s the kind of simple, no-nonsense address you often end up at after a night out or between classes.
The atmosphere is very local and unpretentious — exactly what you’d expect from a good Belgian chip shop.
Pollux is another very well-known address in Liège for trying Liège waffles in the city centre. Located in the shopping streets, the shop attracts huge numbers of students, tourists and locals looking for something quick and typically Liège to eat.
The waffles are served warm with several options available, though many recommend simply going for the classic version to discover the true taste of a Liège waffle.
The place is mainly appreciated for its practical, central location — perfect during a shopping stroll or after class when you want a quick sweet break.
Chez Tam is a small Vietnamese address that has become almost unmissable for many students at Campus 2000. Located right across from the campus, the snack bar is best known for its very low prices, generous portions and extremely welcoming atmosphere.
The place offers several simple and effective Vietnamese specialities: Cantonese rice, stir-fried noodles, chicken sandwiches and other Asian snacks. Many students talk above all about the almost unbeatable value for money: it’s possible to eat for around €4 with portions more than sufficient for a full meal.
But what truly makes Chez Tam’s reputation, beyond the prices, is the atmosphere. The owners are known for being extremely kind, friendly and close to their student customers. Many regulars come back as much for the welcome as for the food.
At lunchtime, the place is often packed with HEPL students grabbing a quick meal before heading back to class. It’s clearly the kind of simple, friendly and unpretentious address that Erasmus students often discover through word of mouth.
Gigi’s
Even though it’s not a Belgian restaurant, Gigi’s has become a real student address, especially for those at Campus 2000. Located right next to the campus, it’s very convenient for a quick meal between classes.
The restaurant mainly offers Italian sandwiches, pasta and simple dishes inspired by Italian cuisine. Portions are generous and prices remain suited to student life, which is why many HEPL students recommend it regularly.
At lunchtime, the atmosphere is often very student-friendly with lots of people coming to eat in or take away.