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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Antwerp: Help the Lost Boy – Self-Guided Mystery Walk
Discover Antwerp with this Outside Escape city game tour!
Top hotels in Old Town
HotelO Kathedral Antwerp
Very clean. Second time staying here and will stay again. Location is fantastic. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was perfect for what we needed - spent so little time in the hotel. Location all important. Excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
ibis Antwerpen Centrum
My go to choice whenever I visit Antwerp. Good location, comfortable beds & good service,
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp - The Leading Hotels of the World
Excellent Hotel. Great Service. Very good location. Wonderful food.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
The hotel is very well located in the city centre, about 10 minutes walk from the beautiful train station. The hotel itself is fairly basic but has everything necessary, in good condition, and we thought it was very good value.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
I think all in all this hotel is really nice The executive lounge is amazing, the hotel is dated and yes making some updates and renovations would be good but please keep the feeling. Location is super good. We spent the entire time in our hotel room 588 due to illness. We didn’t see any thing or ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
BANKS Antwerp
The desk staff was very welcoming and informative. Room was clean and well stocked.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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 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 Antwerp Beguinage and St. James's Church.
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.
