Historisch Centrum

Antwerp

Skyline of Antwerp across the river Scheldt.
Skyline of Antwerp across the river Scheldt.
Het Steen is a #medieval #fortress in the old city centre of #Antwerp, Belgium, one of Europe's biggest #ports. #monument #sculpture #castle
Town center ( 🇧🇪 Belgium)
Beautiful #building and the #cathedral is just across the plaza. Be warned though that if it rains there is no where to go for shelter besides a cafe and you must buy something!

Popular places to visit

Antwerp Market Square featuring a city, street scenes and night scenes

Antwerp Market Square

Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart.

Antwerp Market Square
Cathedral of Our Lady which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and night scenes

Cathedral of Our Lady

The tallest church in Belgium is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and houses a number of European masterpieces.

Cathedral of Our Lady
Probably the most beautiful example of a renaissance building in Flanders: The Antwerp cityhall.

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.

Antwerp City Hall
Bibliotheek in het museum. Library in the museum #old #books #museum

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.

Plantin-Moretus Museum
Nice church. We visited 2 January 2015 while we had a good time in antwerpen.

St. Carolus Borromeus Church

St. Carolus Borromeus Church 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.

St. Carolus Borromeus Church

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.

Green Square

Things to do

Antwerp: Full Day Bike Rental

Antwerp: Full Day Bike Rental

P1,188
per adult
Antwerp: Full Day Bike Rental
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour

Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour

P1,111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

P209
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp

Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp

P1,363
per adult
Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp
Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City

Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City

P209
per adult
Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City
Antwerp: City Highlights Walking Tour

Antwerp: City Highlights Walking Tour

P1,363
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Antwerp: City Highlights Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Historisch Centrum

HotelO Kathedral Antwerp

HotelO Kathedral Antwerp

3 out of 5
Handschoenmarkt 3 Antwerp
The price is P5,562 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
P5,562
P6,365 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (466 reviews)
Very clean. Second time staying here and will stay again. Location is fantastic. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was perfect for what we needed - spent so little time in the hotel. Location all important. Excellent breakfast.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

HotelO Kathedral Antwerp
Hilton Antwerp Old Town

Hilton Antwerp Old Town

4 out of 5
Groenplaats 32 Antwerp
The price is P8,270 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P8,270
P9,236 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Late arrival early check out so can’t review much - checkin and out easy and no dramas

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Motel One Antwerp

Motel One Antwerp

Oever 10, 12-14 Antwerp
The price is P5,159 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P5,159
P5,937 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Antwerp Flea Market and Plantin-Moretus ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (256 reviews)
Everything was amazing and really helpful staff

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Motel One Antwerp
BANKS Antwerp

BANKS Antwerp

4 out of 5
Steenhouwersvest 55 Antwerp
The price is P6,517 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
P6,517
P7,377 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (563 reviews)
Very good value

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

BANKS Antwerp
Hotel Riga

Hotel Riga

4 Korte Koepoortstraat Antwerp Vlaanderen
Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Antwerp Market Square and Butcher's Hall are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Clean room, staff at the front desk and restaurant was amazing, the location was good. I loved it!

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

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Hotel Riga
Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt

Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt

4 out of 5
Oude Beurs 29 Antwerp
The price is P8,293 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P8,293
P9,260 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (634 reviews)
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Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt
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Other neighbourhoods around Historisch Centrum

Antwerp Market Square showing a city, an administrative buidling and a statue or sculpture

Old Town

Museums, shopping, and historic sites highlight some of the noteworthy features of Old Town. Make a stop by Meir or Green Square while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Old Town
My hometown, Antwerp, has treated it's history rather poorly. A huge number of beautiful buildings have vanished. Some remain luckely. This one is, for me, an iconic building and great to try out a different composition. Let's not busy ourselves with getting the lines perfectly straight. Let's accentuate what we like

Sint-Andries

Sint-Andries is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like ModeMuseum and Sint-Andrieskerk.

Sint-Andries
Brabo fountain at the Grote Markt square of Antwerp after sunset

University District

University District is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. James's Church and Antwerp Beguinage.

University District
Here they roast their own ☕️ #coffee #Antwerp

Schipperskwartier

Travelers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Schipperskwartier
#granola #fruit #coffee #reading #foodiefinds

Theaterbuurt

Theaters, shopping, and bars are just a few things travelers enjoy about Theaterbuurt. Check out Antwerp Botanical Garden or Bird Market while you're exploring the area.

Theaterbuurt
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Linkeroever

While Linkeroever isn't home to many top sights, Steen Castle and Antwerp City Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Linkeroever

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