Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Rubens House
You can browse the exhibits at Rubens House, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Antwerp. 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.
ModeMuseum
You can browse the exhibits at ModeMuseum, 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.
Activities
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Antwerp: Charm and Originality of the Belgian City with In-App Audio Tour
Antwerp: Jewish Neighbourhood Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Old Town Hotel Deals
HotelO Kathedral Antwerp
Lovely hotel, clean and in good location. Plenty of restaurants within yards and main shops (high st shops) maybe 10 mins walk. Great view of cathedral (bells stop at night!) Square can get a little noisy but windows are well sealed an air con ok.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
ibis Antwerpen Centrum
good
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
Clean room. Basic but clean and comfortable. No extras. Location good. Staff ok. I liked the lounge space near reception where tea, coffee etc. were free 24/7. No kettle in economy rooms.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Late arrival early check out so can’t review much - checkin and out easy and no dramas
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Motel One Antwerp
Location was perfect for sightseeing.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
Excellent
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Sint-Andries
Sint-Andries is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like ModeMuseum and Sint-Andrieskerk.
Theaterbuurt
Theatres, shopping and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Theaterbuurt. Check out Antwerp Botanical Garden or Bird Market while you're exploring the area.
Historisch Centrum
If you're spending some time in Historisch Centrum, Antwerp Market Square and Steen Castle are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
