Historisch Centrum Travel Guide
Antwerp
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Popular places to visit
Antwerp Market Square
Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.
Cathedral of Our Lady
The tallest church in Belgium is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and houses a number of European masterpieces.
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.
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.
St. Carolus Borromeus Church
St. Carolus Borromeus Church 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.
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.
Things to do
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
Antwerp: Jewish Neighbourhood Guided Walking Tour
Antwerp: Charm and Originality of the Belgian City with In-App Audio Tour
Top hotels in Historisch Centrum
BANKS Antwerp
The hotel is good but only if you are happy staying in rooms with very few soft edges. The bedrooms are small, which is fine, but the design is all hard surfaces which is not hugely comfortable. The lighting in the room is minimal which can be a little frustrating. Staff were very friendly and helpful. ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Staff was courteous, room was spotless and large!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Motel One Antwerp
The staff was super helpful with sorting out public transit. The breakfast was wonderful and served in a lovely area. My room was spotless and quiet, and the bed was very comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
HotelO Kathedral Antwerp
Lovely hotel, clean and in good location. Plenty of restaurants within yards and main shops (high st shops) maybe 10 mins walk. Great view of cathedral (bells stop at night!) Square can get a little noisy but windows are well sealed an air con ok.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Riga
Clean room, staff at the front desk and restaurant was amazing, the location was good. I loved it!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt
Great location close to the city square and Cathedral. Many excellent restaurants within walking distance.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historisch Centrum
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.
Sint-Andries
Sint-Andries is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like ModeMuseum and Nationalestraat.
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.
Schipperskwartier
Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Linkeroever
Linkeroever might not have many top sights, but Steen Castle and Antwerp City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Historisch Centrum Travel Guide
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- Visit Amandus - Atheneum
- Visit Berchem
- Visit Borgerhout
- Visit Brederode
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- Visit Den Dam
- Visit Ekeren
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- Visit Jewish Quarter
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