Historisch Centrum Travel Guide
Antwerp
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Historisch Centrum
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
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 25 Mar 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 26 Mar 2026
HotelO Kathedral Antwerp
Wir haben zwei Nächte in diesem Hotel verbracht. Die Lage ist wirklich sehr zentral, mit guten Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in unmittelbarer Nähe und vielen tollen Restaurants in der Umgebung – das ist definitiv ein großer Pluspunkt. Leider überwiegen für uns jedoch die negativen Aspekte. Es ist extrem ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Rubens - Grote Markt
This property was perfect! It was right in the middle of a marketplace (short walk, less than a minute depending on which way you go), and had access to several shops, restaurants, and bars. The staff was very nice and helpful. I went during New Years, and the property was under construction. They ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Julien
Great hotel and a super friendly staff. The location is perfect.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historisch Centrum
Old Town
Museums, shopping and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Old Town. Check out Meir or Green Square while you're exploring the area.
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.
Sint-Andries
Sint-Andries is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like ModeMuseum and Nationalestraat.
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.
Schipperskwartier
Travellers like the museums in Schipperskwartier, and Van Torens Stekelig is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
