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

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

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

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

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.

Antwerp City Hall
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

Ghent & Antwerp from Amsterdam: Discover Belgium’s Gems

AU$355
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ghent & Antwerp from Amsterdam: 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
Private Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

Private Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

AU$313
per adult
Private Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp
Picture 1 for Activity Antwerp: City Highlights Group Bike Tour with a Guide

Antwerp: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

AU$57
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Antwerp: City Highlights Guided Bike Tour
A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour

A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour

AU$5
per adult
A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour
Antwerp: Port of Antwerp Cruise

Antwerp: Port of Antwerp Cruise

AU$39
per adult
Antwerp: Port of Antwerp Cruise
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Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals

Hilton Antwerp Old Town

Hilton Antwerp Old Town

4 out of 5
Groenplaats 32, Antwerp
The price is AU$224 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$224
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

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 AU$347 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$347
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (196 reviews)
"Good all round"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum

B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum

3 out of 5
36 Frankrijklei, Antwerp, Vlaanderen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$132 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$132
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (647 reviews)
"Nice clean room with a comfy bed. Only issue was theres no fridge in the roo."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
ibis Antwerpen Centrum

ibis Antwerpen Centrum

3 out of 5
Meistraat 39, Antwerp
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$115 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$115
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (863 reviews)
"It was near but not at Main Street."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

ibis Antwerpen Centrum
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$753 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
AU$753
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
"This is absolutely one of the best hotels in the world without question. Room staff facility bkfst parking location all in a one stop fantastic package."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp - The Leading Hotels of the World
Motel One Antwerp

Motel One Antwerp

Oever 10, 12-14, Antwerp
The price is AU$170 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$170
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Antwerp Flea Market and Plantin-Moretus ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
"Great location and a nice hotel"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Motel One Antwerp
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

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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 street scenes, night 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 St. James's Church and Antwerp Beguinage.

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 featuring 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
Aquatopia showing zoo animals and animals

Centraal Station

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

Centraal Station

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