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 stunning cathedral or shops 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.
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.
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.
Cathedral of Our Lady
The tallest church in Belgium is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and houses a number of European masterpieces.
Things to do
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicycle)
Brussels: Entry Ticket to Mini-Europe
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Mini Europe
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Ferris Wheel
Antwerp: Unlimited Belgium Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Top hotels in Wilrijk
Holiday Inn Express Brussels Airport by IHG
The room was very pleasant. Super comfortable beds! Very clean and quiet. I was not expecting shuttle to airport to be outside by the curb, no shelter. Their breakfast was delightful. 😊
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel
yes
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Aparthotel Adagio Access Brussels Airport
Easy access to the airport and very clean hotel was perfect for our last night in Belgium!
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
pentahotel Brussels Airport
Clean
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport
Close to Airport, room is spacious hallways too dark. Staff are very accommodating. Nothing else to say but Perfect stay.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Van Der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport
Very big variety to choose
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Wilrijk
Berchem
Berchem is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ring Road and The Four Seasons.
Harmonie
Travellers like the coffee shops in Harmonie, and Ring Road is a top attraction you might want to visit.
South Antwerp
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in South Antwerp. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Museum of Fine Arts or Justice Palace.
Klein-Antwerpen
The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Klein-Antwerpen. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Diamond District and Antwerp Botanical Garden, a few notable attractions nearby.
Zurenborg
Zurenborg is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Four Seasons and Ring Road.
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.
