Old Town Travel Guide
Antwerp
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City
Antwerp: Charm and Originality of the Belgian City with In-App Audio Tour
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp
Top hotels in Old Town
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
I've stayed here several times, and if I'm visiting Antwerp I no longer look anywhere else, great location, great staff , nice hotel, plus a great view from the top floor seating area
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
BANKS Antwerp
This is a very modern hotel in an excellent location. Everything you would want is in easy walking distance. The breakfast was wonderful and the staff were helpful. The room was quiet.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
Great breakfast, very nice and helpful stuff.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Motel One Antwerp
Very new and modern hotel, we paid for a superior room which was a good size but disappointed that there wasn’t a fridge, water or tea and coffee facilities in the room. Great breakfast though and lots of choices
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Theater Hotel
Comfortable and clean
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Great location, clean and comfortable. Great amenities.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 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 Nationalestraat.
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.
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.
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.
Schipperskwartier
Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
