Historisch Centrum Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historisch Centrum
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.
Activities
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
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
Our pick of the best Historisch Centrum Hotel Deals
BANKS Antwerp
Very friendly helpful team. Enjoyed our stay and would stay again
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
This hotel is in the heart of the city. Many attractions are nearby and walkable.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Motel One Antwerp
Nice new hotel, but the basics weren't great - bed was very uncomfortable, pillows were awful, no tea/coffee in the room, bathroom is tiny, shower spills all over the floor. Otherwise, lobby and outdoor area is nice, staff were friendly and helpful at check-in, and great location. Didn't have ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
HotelO Kathedral Antwerp
Location was outstanding, right off the main square. We stayed in the apartment which was spacious and clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt
Lovely hotel in the centre of Antwerp. Excellent breakfast. Parking was useful. Easily 5/5 stars...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Julien
Great hotel and a super friendly staff. The location is perfect.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 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.
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.
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.
