Historisch Centrum Travel Guide
Antwerp
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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.
Things to do
Antwerp: Charm and Originality of the Belgian City with In-App Audio Tour
Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Discover Antwerp with this Outside Escape city game tour!
Top hotels in Historisch Centrum
BANKS Antwerp
Very good value
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Hotel is in a good location but rooms are old and bed is not very comfortable. Breakfast was so so - eggs were cold and coffee is not good. More 3* than 4.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Motel One Antwerp
Lovely hotel , great location and wonderful staff. The room was perfect , exceptionally clean and seemed to be very recently refurbished. It was great to meet Dennis the sales manager who was learning the ropes on reception. Great stay, Thanks.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
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
Hotel Riga
Clean room, staff at the front desk and restaurant was amazing, the location was good. I loved it!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt
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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.
Sint-Andries
Sint-Andries is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like ModeMuseum and Sint-Andrieskerk.
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 Bird Market while you're exploring the area.
Linkeroever
Linkeroever might not have many top sights, but Steen Castle and Antwerp City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
