De Kaaien Travel Guide
Antwerp
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Things to do
Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City
Antwerp: Charm and Originality of the Belgian City with In-App Audio Tour
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Antwerp: Help the Lost Boy – Self-Guided Mystery Walk
Top hotels in De Kaaien
Holiday Inn Express Antwerp City-North by IHG
Easy 20-minute walk to center, friendly staff
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Prize by Radisson, Antwerp City
Good value for money 🙏😊
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel Docklands
Excellent clean quiet comfortable room. Good location.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
U Eat & Sleep Antwerp
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Antwerp
Staffs are very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
Great location right opposite the train station. Our room was facing the station so we did experience a bit of noise from traffic. Breakfast was really nice, plenty of choice. Not given 5 stars as they had a promotion advertised for a beer which was buy one get one free, but when I asked for it I ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around De Kaaien
Schipperskwartier
Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Historisch Centrum
If you're spending some time in Historisch Centrum, Antwerp Market Square and Steen Castle are top sights worth seeing.
Seefhoek
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Seefhoek and surrounding area, you can visit Chocolate Nation and Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Old Town
Museums, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Old Town. Check out Meir or Green Square while you're exploring the area.
