Old Town Travel Guide

Antwerp

Antwerp Market Square featuring an administrative building, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
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Cathedral of Our Lady featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a city

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Antwerp Market Square which includes a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

Antwerp Market Square

Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.

Antwerp Market Square
Green Square

Green Square

Learn about the local history of Antwerp when you spend time at Green Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Green Square
Cathedral of Our Lady featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a city

Cathedral of Our Lady

The tallest church in Belgium is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and houses a number of European masterpieces.

Cathedral of Our Lady
Meir

Meir

During your trip to Antwerp, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Meir. Discover the area's museums or seek out its cycling trails.

Meir
Antwerp Market Square featuring an administrative building, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Antwerp City Hall

Antwerp City Hall is just one of the places to see in Antwerp, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Antwerp City Hall
Plantin-Moretus Museum

Plantin-Moretus Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Plantin-Moretus Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Antwerp. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Plantin-Moretus Museum

Things to do

3 Countries in 1 Day: Antwerp & Cologne Full Day Tour from Amsterdam

3 Countries in 1 Day: Cologne & Antwerp Full Day Tour from Amsterdam

฿7,480
per adult
3 Countries in 1 Day: Cologne & Antwerp Full Day Tour from Amsterdam
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

฿112
per traveller
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Day Tour to Antwerp and Ghent from Amsterdam

Ghent & Antwerp from Amsterdam: Discover Belgium’s Gems

฿7,519
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ghent & Antwerp from Amsterdam: Discover Belgium’s Gems
Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp

Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp

฿714
per adult
Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp
Antwerp: Guided City Tour by Bicycle

Antwerp Bike Tours: The Highlights & Beyond

฿1,128
per adult
Antwerp Bike Tours: The Highlights & Beyond
A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour

A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour

฿113
per adult
A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour
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Top hotels in Old Town

B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum

B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum

3 out of 5
36 Frankrijklei, Antwerp, Vlaanderen
The price is ฿2,553 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,553
฿2,929 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (666 reviews)
"As expected"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
Hilton Antwerp Old Town

Hilton Antwerp Old Town

4 out of 5
Groenplaats 32, Antwerp
The price is ฿4,217 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,217
฿4,693 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Very well updated And very clean. Very close to the boardwalk and the cafés"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hilton Antwerp Old Town
BANKS Antwerp

BANKS Antwerp

4 out of 5
Steenhouwersvest 55, Antwerp
The price is ฿3,617 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,617
฿4,057 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (533 reviews)
"The price was great and it’s very walkable for shop"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

BANKS Antwerp
Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp - The Leading Hotels of the World

Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp - The Leading Hotels of the World

5 out of 5
Leopoldstraat 26A, Antwerp, Vlaanderen
The price is ฿14,679 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿14,679
฿15,898 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
Family getaway
"a serene place to stay in complete comfort. Wonderful spa area with Finnish sauna, steam room, 60 degrees sauna, ice shower and an indoor pool with translucent roof and walls. You must see it yourself and take a swim. Breakfast is opulent and abundant, but not cheap (€60 per person as on ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp - The Leading Hotels of the World
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection

Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
Lange Nieuwstraat 20-24, Antwerp
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,638 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿5,638
฿6,199 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (204 reviews)
"It’s a very nice hotel in a great location near all old town attractions. The front desk staff were highly professional and friendly. They have provided helpful information regarding planning for our two days in Antwerpen. We’re Expedia Platinum members and have been offered a room upgrade and early ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
HotelO Kathedral Antwerp

HotelO Kathedral Antwerp

3 out of 5
Handschoenmarkt 3, Antwerp
The price is ฿3,510 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,510
฿3,944 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (444 reviews)
"Great central location."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

HotelO Kathedral Antwerp
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

Antwerp showing outdoor eating and café scenes as well as a small group of people

Wilde Zee

While Wilde Zee isn't home to many top sights, Green Square and Meir are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wilde Zee
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Sint-Andries

4/5(1 area review)

Sint-Andries is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like ModeMuseum and Nationalestraat.

Sint-Andries
Antwerp which includes café scenes, street scenes and heritage elements

Historisch Centrum

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Historisch Centrum, Antwerp Market Square and Steen Castle are top sights worth seeing.

Historisch Centrum
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University District

University District is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. James's Church and Antwerp Beguinage.

University District
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Schipperskwartier

Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Schipperskwartier
Aquatopia which includes marine life and interior views

Statiekwartier

4/5(49 area reviews)

Unique features of Statiekwartier include the theatres and shopping. Make a stop by Century Center or De Keyserlei while you're exploring the area.

Statiekwartier

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