Historisch Centrum Travel Guide

Antwerp

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A historic building with ornate Gothic architecture, featuring pointed arches, detailed stonework, and statues on the roof.

Stay near popular Historisch Centrum attractions

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Antwerp Market Square

8.8/10 (2,903 reviews)
Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.
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Things to do

Antwerp: Full Day Bike Rental

Antwerp: Full Day Bike Rental

£15
per adult
Antwerp: Full Day Bike Rental
Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City

Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City

£2
per adult
Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City
Antwerp ZOO Entry Ticket

Antwerp ZOO Entry Ticket

£31
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Antwerp ZOO Entry Ticket
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour

Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour

£17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
Antwerp: Charm and Originality of the Belgian City with In-App Audio Tour

Antwerp: Charm and Originality of the Belgian City with In-App Audio Tour

£6
per traveller
Antwerp: Charm and Originality of the Belgian City with In-App Audio Tour
Discover Antwerp with Local Guide

Discover Antwerp with Local Guide

£13
per adult
Discover Antwerp with Local Guide
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Top hotels in Historisch Centrum

BANKS Antwerp

BANKS Antwerp

4 out of 5
Steenhouwersvest 55 Antwerp
The price is £98 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£98
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (609 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful stuff"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

BANKS Antwerp
Hilton Antwerp Old Town

Hilton Antwerp Old Town

4 out of 5
Groenplaats 32 Antwerp
The price is £128 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£128
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Motel One Antwerp

Motel One Antwerp

Oever 10, 12-14 Antwerp
The price is £78 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£78
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Antwerp Market Square and Antwerp Flea Market ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (348 reviews)
"Clean room, boring room, no coffee machine. Price/quality was good but no charisma."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Motel One Antwerp
Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt

Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt

4 out of 5
Oude Beurs 29 Antwerp
The price is £148 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£148
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (655 reviews)
"Nice central hotel. And staff very nice."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt
HotelO Kathedral Antwerp

HotelO Kathedral Antwerp

3 out of 5
Handschoenmarkt 3 Antwerp
The price is £98 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£98
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (490 reviews)
"The room is very different because in the middle of it Stands a see-through shower bathtub that you can look right through all the way to the sink from the bed. So it seemed like there was no privacy until we noticed that there was a curtain that could be closed and pulled right across the room blocking ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

HotelO Kathedral Antwerp
Hotel Julien

Hotel Julien

4 out of 5
Korte Nieuwstraat 24 Antwerp
The price is £184 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£184
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Antwerp Market Square and Green Square are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (206 reviews)
"This is a beautiful and thoughtfully designed hotel. The communal areas and our room were well appointed with great design touches and amenities. Breakfast was served promptly and there was a wide selection of options. We interacted with one staff member repeatedly and she was friendly, warm and ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Hotel Julien
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Where to stay in Historisch Centrum

Find the best Historisch Centrum areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Historisch Centrum
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Old Town

Museums, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Old Town. Check out Meir or Green Square while you're exploring the area.

An indoor train station with multiple platforms, escalators, and a large arched ceiling.
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Open Photo by Algirdas Sidiskis

Jewish Quarter

Unique features of Jewish Quarter include the shopping and coffee shops. Make a stop by Diamond District or Antwerp Zoo while you're exploring the area.

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Centraal Station

While visiting Centraal Station, you might make a stop by sights like Diamond District and Century Center.

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Open Photo by Piotr Kluba

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.

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Theaterbuurt

Theatres, shopping and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Theaterbuurt. Check out Antwerp Botanical Garden or Antwerp City Theatre while you're exploring the area.

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