Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Antwerp Market Square which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture
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Cathedral of Our Lady featuring heritage architecture, a city and night scenes

Popular places to visit

Antwerp Market Square showing street scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Antwerp Market Square

4/5(17 reviews)

Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.

Antwerp Market Square
Green Square

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.

Green Square
Cathedral of Our Lady featuring heritage architecture, a city and night scenes

Cathedral of Our Lady

4.5/5(15 reviews)

The tallest church in Belgium is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and houses a number of European masterpieces.

Cathedral of Our Lady
Antwerp Market Square which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture

Antwerp City Hall

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Antwerp City Hall
Meir

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.

Meir
Plantin-Moretus Museum

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.

Plantin-Moretus Museum

Activities

Day Tour to Antwerp and Ghent from Amsterdam

From Amsterdam to Ghent & Antwerp: Discover Belgium’s Gems

AU$171
per adult
From Amsterdam to Ghent & Antwerp: Discover Belgium’s Gems
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

AU$5
per traveller
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Pub Trail Antwerp: an adventure full of surprises

Pub Trail Antwerp: an adventure full of surprises

AU$19
per adult
Pub Trail Antwerp: an adventure full of surprises
Antwerp: Food Walking Tour with 5 Tastings

Antwerp: Food Walking Tour with 5 Tastings

AU$112
per adult
Antwerp: Food Walking Tour with 5 Tastings
Antwerp: Pub Crawl in the Historical City

Antwerp: Pub Crawl in the Historical City

AU$155
per traveller
Antwerp: Pub Crawl in the Historical City
Antwerp: Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes

Antwerp: Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes

AU$272
per adult
Antwerp: Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes
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Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals

Motel One Antwerp
Motel One Antwerp
3 out of 5
Oever 10, 12-14, Antwerp
The price is AU$182 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$182
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Antwerp Market Square and Antwerp ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
Modern and stylish
"Fabulous modern hotel with quirky furniture and a great sense of style"

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Motel One Antwerp
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
5 out of 5
Lange Nieuwstraat 20-24, Antwerp
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$341 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$341
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (162 reviews)
"It is an absolutely gorgeous hotel in a great location. The staff spoke excellent English and were very friendly and helpful. I liked that you could put a sign on your door to plant a tree rather than have your room cleaned as an option."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
3 out of 5
36 Frankrijklei, Antwerp, Vlaanderen
The price is AU$136 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$136
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (563 reviews)
"Very good location and convenient. Clean, comfortable"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
BANKS Antwerp
BANKS Antwerp
4 out of 5
Steenhouwersvest 55, Antwerp
The price is AU$199 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (494 reviews)
"Lovely, conveniently located hotel"

Reviewed on 2 Mar. 2025

BANKS 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 AU$805 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$805
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Beautiful Hotel
"The hotel’s architecture is stunning and adds so much character to the experience. The location is unbeatable—close to everything yet peaceful enough to unwind. The highlight, however, was the fabulous spa facilities available to all guests. Relaxing, luxurious, and immaculately maintained—it was ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jan. 2025

Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp - The Leading Hotels of the World
Holiday Inn Express Antwerp City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Antwerp City Centre by IHG
3 out of 5
Frankrijklei 4, Antwerp
The price is AU$165 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$165
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (163 reviews)
"The view from the our hotel room on the 7th floor was exceptional. Room was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff at the hotel were very kind and helpful. Its location was perfect for what we wanted to see. It was walking distance to everything. I was hoping for a gym but they didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Antwerp City Centre by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

Antwerp showing outdoor eating and café scenes as well as a small group of people

Wilde Zee

While Wilde Zee isn't home to many top sights, Green Square and Meir are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wilde Zee
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Sint-Andries

Sint-Andries is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like ModeMuseum and Nationalestraat.

Sint-Andries
Antwerp which includes café scenes, street scenes and heritage elements

Historisch centrum

If you're spending some time in Historisch centrum, Antwerp Market Square and Cathedral of Our Lady are top sights worth seeing.

Historisch centrum
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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.

University District
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Schipperskwartier

Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Schipperskwartier
Aquatopia which includes marine life and interior views

Statiekwartier

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Unique features of Statiekwartier include the theatres and shopping. Make a stop by Century Center or De Keyserlei while you're exploring the area.

Statiekwartier

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