Old Town
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 trip to Antwerp. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Antwerp: Help the Lost Boy – Self-Guided Mystery Walk
Antwerp: City Highlights Walking Tour
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour
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 Mar 28, 2026
B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Centrum
Clean room with beautiful views. Coffee bar in lobby 10/10
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection
Theater Hotel
Comfortable and clean
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Motel One Antwerp
Centrally located, clean room but the design of the shower is under estimated. You can hear noises above your room (stomping/walking/closing doors). Staff are friendly especially the breakfast lady Natasha. Travelled alone but if you or your companion are coffee/tea drinker, there’s none inside your ...
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Size of the room and location was excellent; but the rooms are somewhat dated. A few stray hairs in the bathroom and bedding; hence the average rating on cleanliness - but the staff were lovely.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 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
Theaters, shopping, and bars are just a few things travelers enjoy about Theaterbuurt. Check out Antwerp Botanical Garden or Antwerp City Theatre while you're exploring the area.
Historisch Centrum
While visiting Historisch Centrum, you might make a stop by sights like Antwerp Market Square and Steen Castle.
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.
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
Travelers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
