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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Old Town
BANKS Antwerp
Great location, lovely young staff, nice aperitivo drinks and nuts (but not snacks), maybe a bit overpriced vs other local options but pleasant stay overall
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
Great location just a few blocks directly down the street from beautiful central train station! Hotel was clean and breakfast was plentiful and tasty. Stay away from rooms with view to McDonald’s, as early morning deliveries are quite loud. Hotel staff is friendly and accommodating to requests.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
Super breakfast, lovely comfortable room, beautiful decor throughout hotel. Excellent location. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Theater Hotel
Comfortable and clean
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Motel One Antwerp
Ideal location for shops and bars / restaurants. Nice rooms. Although a little on the small side. Bathroom is small but has ev'rything you need Good staff Good breakfast Would be nice to have access to coffee in the room or reception throughout the day. Parking is a bonus at a few
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Great location, clean and comfortable. Great amenities.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 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 Nationalestraat.
Theaterbuurt
Theatres, shopping and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Theaterbuurt. Check out Antwerp City Theatre or Antwerp Botanical Garden 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 St. James's Church and Antwerp Beguinage.
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.
Schipperskwartier
Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
