Old Town Travel Guide
Antwerp
Popular places to visit
Antwerp Market Square
Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.
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.
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.
Cathedral of Our Lady
The tallest church in Belgium is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and houses a number of European masterpieces.
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.
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.
Things to do
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
Antwerp: Charm and Originality of the Belgian City with In-App Audio Tour
Antwerp Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Discover Antwerp with this Outside Escape city game tour!
Top hotels in Old Town
HotelO Kathedral Antwerp
Very clean. Second time staying here and will stay again. Location is fantastic. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was perfect for what we needed - spent so little time in the hotel. Location all important. Excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
ibis Antwerpen Centrum
good
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp - The Leading Hotels of the World
Excellent Hotel. Great Service. Very good location. Wonderful food.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
Delays in check in, room wasnt ready. Adequate breakfast, nice staff, ZERO parking and impossible to get near with a car.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
I think all in all this hotel is really nice The executive lounge is amazing, the hotel is dated and yes making some updates and renovations would be good but please keep the feeling. Location is super good. We spent the entire time in our hotel room 588 due to illness. We didn’t see any thing or ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
Our visit to Antwerp was part of a longer trip and the Sapphire was in a good location for walking. The cafe, bar and lounge area was comfortable and relaxing. Our room was good although the white lighting was cheap looking. The bathroom mirror light wasn't working, difficult to get ready to go out. ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Sint-Andries
Sint-Andries is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like ModeMuseum and Sint-Andrieskerk.
Theaterbuurt
Theatres, shopping and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Theaterbuurt. Check out Antwerp Botanical Garden or Bird Market while you're exploring the area.
Historisch Centrum
If you're spending some time in Historisch Centrum, Antwerp Market Square and Steen Castle are top sights worth seeing.
University District
University District is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Antwerp Beguinage and St. James's Church.
Schipperskwartier
Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Statiekwartier
Unique features of Statiekwartier include the theatres and shopping. Make a stop by Century Center or De Keyserlei while you're exploring the area.
