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.
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.
Rubens House
You can browse the exhibits at Rubens House, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Antwerp. 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.
ModeMuseum
You can browse the exhibits at ModeMuseum, 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
Discover Antwerp with this Outside Escape city game tour!
Top hotels in Old Town
BANKS Antwerp
More sockets, better lighting, better WiFi, bigger safe and another elevator aid cleaners too early
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
ibis Antwerpen Centrum
good
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Hotel is in a good location but rooms are old and bed is not very comfortable. Breakfast was so so - eggs were cold and coffee is not good. More 3* than 4.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
Clean room. Basic but clean and comfortable. No extras. Location good. Staff ok. I liked the lounge space near reception where tea, coffee etc. were free 24/7. No kettle in economy rooms.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Motel One Antwerp
Lovely hotel , great location and wonderful staff. The room was perfect , exceptionally clean and seemed to be very recently refurbished. It was great to meet Dennis the sales manager who was learning the ropes on reception. Great stay, Thanks.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
V good room V courteous staff Excellent position of the hotel
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
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 Sint-Andrieskerk.
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.
