Old Town Travel Guide
Antwerp
Visit Old Town
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City
Antwerp: Charm and Originality of the Belgian City with In-App Audio Tour
Discover Antwerp with this Outside Escape city game tour!
Top hotels in Old Town
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
"Quaint but clean room, ideal for solo travellers. Location is ideal, right in the centre. Close to plenty of public transportation and the Centraal train station as well."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
BANKS Antwerp
"Beds a bit soft and toilet pan a bit cramped but overall pretty good."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Motel One Antwerp
"Great location and very helpful staff"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
"Location is very good and high standard of appearance internally Staff all helpful and polite Good breakfast selection Did not break the bank Near some excellent restaurants"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
"Gorgeous rooms with high ceilings. Very clean and was a very luxurious stay"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel National
"Had a very pleasant stay here. The room was updated and a generous size for this part of the city. Appreciated the in room coffee maker! 5 min walk to historic part of the city centre and felt safe doing so at night."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Old Town
Historisch Centrum
If you're spending some time in Historisch Centrum, Antwerp Market Square and Steen Castle are top sights worth seeing.
Jewish Quarter
Unique features of Jewish Quarter include the shopping and coffee shops. Make a stop by Diamond District or Diamondland while you're exploring the area.
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.
Centraal Station
While visiting Centraal Station, you might make a stop by sights like Diamond District and Century Center.
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.
