Merksem Travel Guide
Antwerp
Popular places to visit
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland is just one of the places to see in Boom, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Antwerp Market Square
Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.
Antwerp Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Antwerp Zoo during your travels in Antwerp? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Planckendael Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at Planckendael Zoo during your trip to Muizen? Discover the area's live music and cathedral.
Port of Antwerp
Explore the waterfront in Antwerp with a trip to Port of Antwerp. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Museum Aan de Stroom
Learn about Antwerp’s history and culture at this stunningly designed museum, perched next to the seafront and offering 360-degree views of the city.
Things to do
Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicycle)
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Belgian Beer World
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Mini Europe
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Ferris Wheel
Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City
Antwerp: Charm and Originality of the Belgian City with In-App Audio Tour
Top hotels in Merksem
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Antwerp
Staffs are very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
Right across the street from the central train station!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Citybox Antwerp City Center
Convenient. Well located. Clean.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre
Clean room. Very comfortable and excellent location
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
NH Collection Antwerp Centre
The room service was not available when I tried to order.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
a&o Antwerpen Centraal
Really convenient location
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merksem
Deurne
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Deurne. You might want to make time for a stop at Rivierenhof Castle or Ring Road.
De Kaaien
Waterfront views and bars are highlights of De Kaaien. Make a stop by Port of Antwerp or Museum Aan de Stroom while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Antwerp Port House Tram Stop to get around town.
Schipperskwartier
Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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.
