Old Town Travel Guide

Antwerp

A historic building with a statue in front.
A historic European street at dusk with ornate buildings and illuminated signs.
A bustling outdoor café with patrons seated at tables.
A historic square with a prominent cathedral and a clock tower.
A nighttime view of a historic cathedral with intricate architecture, illuminated by street lamps.

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A historic building with a central statue and multiple flags.

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
Picture 4 for Activity 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 ZOO Entry Ticket

Antwerp ZOO Entry Ticket

£30
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Antwerp ZOO Entry Ticket
Antwerp: Jewish Neighbourhood Guided Walking Tour

Antwerp: Jewish Neighbourhood Guided Walking Tour

£17
per adult
Antwerp: Jewish Neighbourhood Guided Walking Tour
From Brussels Antwerp Ghent and Bruges Tour from Brussels

From Brussels: Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges Tour

£33
per adult
From Brussels: Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges 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
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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 £66 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£66
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (824 reviews)
"Personally not keen on location, didn’t like having to stand outside punching in code to gain access to hotel particularly at night. No sockets in room were suitable for a euro plug adapter we needed to use for our UK 3 pin plugs, had the same problem at B & B hotel in Ghent, have used our adapters ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
BANKS Antwerp

BANKS Antwerp

4 out of 5
Steenhouwersvest 55 Antwerp
The price is £90 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£90
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
BANKS Antwerp
Motel One Antwerp

Motel One Antwerp

Oever 10, 12-14 Antwerp
The price is £76 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£76
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Antwerp Flea Market and Plantin-Moretus ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (374 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel in the centre of Antwerp Really funky style This one based on textiles etc All apparently are themed with their location Super friendly staff"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Motel One 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 £421 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£421
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
"I would like to mention the front desk agent name Nasim and Visalia the bellman ( I’m not exactly sure of the spelling so sorry) they were both so helpful and really helped me to make sure my stay was a great experience."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp - The Leading Hotels of the World
Hilton Antwerp Old Town

Hilton Antwerp Old Town

4 out of 5
Groenplaats 32 Antwerp
The price is £122 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£122
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Very friendly helpful staff! The only drawback was gym- there was no ac so they put a small floor unit which was insufficient, one elliptical was not working correctly and no one knew, plus the water cooler was left empty for 24 hours. Also the TV did not function properly in the room and the maintenance ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection

Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
Lange Nieuwstraat 20-24 Antwerp
The price is £157 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£157
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (292 reviews)
"Selection of the background music could be improved."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
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Where to stay in Old Town

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

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

A grand architectural structure with a clock, ornate decorations, and the word "ANTWERPEN" visible.

Centraal Station

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

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

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water.

Klein-Antwerpen

The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Klein-Antwerpen. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Diamond District and Antwerp Botanical Garden, a few notable attractions nearby.

Two bowls of mango and granola parfait on a wooden tray, a latte with latte art, and a magazine titled 'dS De Standard MAGAZINE' with various articles listed.
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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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