Merksem
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 meet the animals who live at Antwerp Zoo during your trip to Antwerp? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
De Schorre Provincial Park
You can take time to visit De Schorre Provincial Park during your travels to Boom. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
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 Feb 4, 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre
Diamond suits was very nice and the staffs are very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen
very nice and beautiful as hell and very cost-effective
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
NH Collection Antwerp Centre
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Antwerp City Centre
This hotel is very close to the train station and the diamond district. Its a half a block from where you check in and where breakfast is served.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Grand Hotel en Résidence De Draak
Room was very clean, bed was so comfortable and the location is perfect! Staff weren’t the most welcoming as they didn’t appreciate that we booked through Expedia. Still highly recommend.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 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 Ring Road or Stampe and Vertongen Museum.
De Kaaien
Waterfront views and bars are highlights of De Kaaien. Make a stop by Red Star Line Museum or Port of Antwerp while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Antwerp Port House Tram Stop to get around town.
Seefhoek
Seefhoek might not have many top sights, but Chocolate Nation and Queen Elizabeth Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Schipperskwartier
Travelers 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 historic 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 theaters and shopping. Make a stop by Century Center or De Keyserlei while you're exploring the area.
