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 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.
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.
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.
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
Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicycle)
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Ferris Wheel
Antwerp: Charm and Originality of the Belgian City with In-App Audio Tour
Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City
Diamond Lounge at Brussels Airport (BRU)
Top hotels in Merksem
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Antwerp
Great location, nice and quiet but only 5 minutes from the station. The kitchen area was good, but lacked facilities. I needed to ask for plates, bowls and cutlery. A toaster would've been useful.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre
Diamond suits was very nice and the staffs are very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
Great location and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Citybox Antwerp City Center
excellent
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
NH Collection Antwerp Centre
Chambre confortable Petit déjeuner qualitatif et copieux Situation centrale
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen
Frank at the front desk was very helpful with the reservation. The "Live Cooking" buffet was outstanding. Our bed was comfortable, fluffy towels and a nice view of the city. Wonderful!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 Rivierenhof Provincial Park.
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.
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.
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.
