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
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

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
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

NZ$395
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

NZ$6
per traveller
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Antwerp: Guided City Tour by Bicycle

Antwerp Bike Tours: The Highlights & Beyond

NZ$59
per adult
Antwerp Bike Tours: The Highlights & Beyond
Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp

Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp

NZ$38
per adult
Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp
Antwerp: Port of Antwerp Cruise

Antwerp: Port of Antwerp Cruise

NZ$52
per adult
Antwerp: Port of Antwerp Cruise
A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour

A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour

NZ$6
per adult
A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour
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Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals

B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum

B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum

3 out of 5
36 Frankrijklei, Antwerp, Vlaanderen
The price is NZ$157 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$157
28 Sept - 29 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! (666 reviews)
"As expected"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
Hilton Antwerp Old Town

Hilton Antwerp Old Town

4 out of 5
Groenplaats 32, Antwerp
The price is NZ$252 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$252
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Very well updated And very clean. Very close to the boardwalk and the cafés"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hilton Antwerp Old Town
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 NZ$854 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$854
28 Sept - 29 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! (105 reviews)
Family getaway
"a serene place to stay in complete comfort. Wonderful spa area with Finnish sauna, steam room, 60 degrees sauna, ice shower and an indoor pool with translucent roof and walls. You must see it yourself and take a swim. Breakfast is opulent and abundant, but not cheap (€60 per person as on ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp - The Leading Hotels of the World
BANKS Antwerp

BANKS Antwerp

4 out of 5
Steenhouwersvest 55, Antwerp
The price is NZ$218 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$218
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (533 reviews)
"The price was great and it’s very walkable for shop"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

BANKS Antwerp
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection

Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
Lange Nieuwstraat 20-24, Antwerp
The price is NZ$365 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$365
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (204 reviews)
"It’s a very nice hotel in a great location near all old town attractions. The front desk staff were highly professional and friendly. They have provided helpful information regarding planning for our two days in Antwerpen. We’re Expedia Platinum members and have been offered a room upgrade and early ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
HotelO Kathedral Antwerp

HotelO Kathedral Antwerp

3 out of 5
Handschoenmarkt 3, Antwerp
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$201 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$201
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (444 reviews)
"Great central location."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

HotelO Kathedral Antwerp
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town

Antwerp featuring outdoor eating and café lifestyle 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 street scenes, night scenes and heritage elements

Historisch Centrum

If you're spending some time in Historisch Centrum, Antwerp Market Square and Steen Castle 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

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