University District Travel Guide
Antwerp
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Popular places to visit
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland is just one of the places to see in Boom, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.
Antwerp Market Square
Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.
Antwerp Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Antwerp Zoo during your travels in Antwerp? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Port of Antwerp
Explore the waterfront in Antwerp with a trip to Port of Antwerp. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Museum Aan de Stroom
Learn about Antwerp’s history and culture at this stunningly designed museum, perched next to the seafront and offering 360-degree views of the city.
Planckendael Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at Planckendael Zoo during your trip to Muizen? Discover the area's live music and cathedral.
Things to do
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
Antwerp: Help the Lost Boy – Self-Guided Mystery Walk
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Antwerp: Charm and Originality of the Belgian City with In-App Audio Tour
Top hotels in University District
Citybox Antwerp City Center
excellent
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hotel FRANQ
Hotel Franq is my first choice when I am in Antwerp—a small, beautiful, and tastefully decorated boutique hotel with excellent service. The rooms are very nice and clean, and very quiet for a hotel in the city center.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Antwerp
Not the best place for the money
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
Very good location and good value for the price
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre
Great place to stay opposite the central station. Clean rooms and very helpful staff. Lovely breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
NH Collection Antwerp Centre
Other neighbourhoods around University District
Schipperskwartier
Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Red Light District Antwerp
While there might not be top attractions in Red Light District Antwerp, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Museum Aan de Stroom and Steen Castle.
Historisch Centrum
If you're spending some time in Historisch Centrum, Antwerp Market Square and Steen Castle are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
